Wild China explores the natural history of one of the world's most mysterious and diverse countries. With splendour, scale and romance, this unique series lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands, through deserts both searing hot and mind-numbingly cold and discover a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures. By the improbable cone-shaped hills of Southern China, float in a sea of glistening rice paddies, stream dwarf alligators and giant salamanders whilst trained cormorants catch fish for their masters. In the remote West where the temperature can drop nearly 30ºC in a day, Mongolian nomads roam on horseback along the ancient Silk Road, Kazakh herders hunt with Golden Eagles in the snow, all sharing their land with wild yak, giant herds of Chiru antelope, brown bears and snow leopards. Vast river estuaries, migrating birds, coral reefs and busy cities jostle for attention along China's 10,000 km-long eastern seaboard. This cradle of Chinese civilization has developed into the country's most densely-populated and economically dynamic area, while remaining a Mecca for wildlife. To survive, this wildlife must co-exist with over 600 million people in a rapidly-changing environment. Shot entirely in High Definition, Wild China was created to coincide with the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing. Rated: G
Duration: 351 mins
Released: 2008 PAL Format - Region 4 DVD
(for use on Australian DVD players)
Click here for World DVD Standards Special Feature- 25 minutes of behind the scene footage
- Subtitles in traditional Mandarin and English
ISBN / Catalogue Number: R-B01565-9
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