Episode
Horizon: The Tropical Time Machine
Overview
Horizon presents a report by Dr. Alison Jolly who discusses the country of Madagascar, just off of the west coast of Africa. Madagascar's ecology and conservation programs are in conflict with most third world economies.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 20
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 1983-01-17
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Tropical Time Machine is Episode 2 in 1983 of Horizon. It aired on 1983-01-17. The runtime is 60 min.
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