Episode

Nature: Amazonia: A Burning Question

Name: Nature: Amazonia: A Burning Question
Released: 1987-09-27
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 61987-09-27

Overview

Attempts to protect the unique animals and plants of Brazil threatened by development of the Amazon jungle.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 6
Episode: Episode 2
Air date: 1987-09-27
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Amazonia: A Burning Question is Episode 2 in Season 6 of Nature. It aired on 1987-09-27. The runtime is 53 min.

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