Synopsis
In a village that lies deep in the Amazon jungle, the Matis children like to help and play.
- Programme: Little Human Planet
- Episode: In the Jungle of Brazil
- Channel: CBeebies
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Geography | Human and physical geography
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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