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- 2014
- 1 Season
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Wild Congo is a thrilling nature documentary series that follows the journey of Corey Johnson, an expert wildlife expert and conservationist, as he delves deep into the dense jungles of Congo, one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. The series presents an incredible insight into the vast and varied species that call Congo their home, from majestic gorillas and elephants, to elusive leopards and forest buffaloes. The first episode of the series titled 'Rivers of Danger' introduces viewers to the Congo Basin, the second largest rainforest in the world, where the mighty rivers provide a lifeline for hundreds of animals. Johnson embarks on a journey to understand the importance of waterways as he journeys deep into the jungle by boat. Along the way, he encounters the world's largest rodent, the giant pouched rat, which can grow up to three feet long. Johnson also witnesses the incredible sight of hundreds of red-billed queleas, the world's most populous bird species, swarming around to drink water. He also comes up close with forest elephants, a dwindling population that remains mostly hidden in the jungle. In the second episode 'Forest of the Chimpanzee,' Johnson enters the remote areas of the Congo Basin in search of the incredible and mysterious primates, Chimpanzees. Johnson teams up with a team of primatologists and trackers who have been studying the particular group of chimpanzees for years. He learns about the social hierarchy within the group and the fascinating behaviors that they exhibit. Throughout the episode, he captures exclusive footage of these intelligent creatures, including a mother and her infant, grooming each other while the rest of the group enjoys their meal. The third episode 'Congo River Rapids' follows Johnson as he navigates through Congo's treacherous waters in search of the region's aquatic creatures. Johnson explores the incredible biodiversity that the river plays host to, including the Congo crocodile, one of the largest and most dangerous crocodile species in the world. The episode also showcases the fascinating life cycle of the freshwater eel, which migrates thousands of kilometers to lay their eggs. Johnson also gets to tag along with the pygmy fishermen, whose generations have been fishing on the river's tributaries for centuries. In the fourth episode 'Mountain Gorillas,' Johnson sets out to track down the endangered and elusive mountain gorillas. Johnson joins a park ranger team in Virunga National Park, home to roughly a third of the world's last remaining gorilla population. The episode provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of these gentle giants, who share a 98% DNA similarity with humans. Through Johnson's interactions with the gorillas, viewers learn about the complex social structures of the gorilla families, their daily routines, and how hard it is to protect them in their natural habitat. The fifth and final episode of the series, 'Forest Elephants: Giants of Noubale-Ndoki', features Johnson as he meanders through the dense jungles of northeastern Congo, one of the last places on earth where forest elephants still roam. The episode provides an incredible insight into these majestic creatures, their role in maintaining the delicate balance of the forest ecosystem, their intelligence, and their relationships with other forest animals. Johnson gets up close with baby elephants learning to navigate their environment, and adult males busy demolishing trees and stripping them bare for food. In conclusion, Wild Congo is an immersive, informative, and visually stunning series that takes us to the heart of one of the most biodiverse and mysterious places on the earth. Corey Johnson's passion for wildlife and conservation, combined with the mesmerizing beauty of the scenery and the incredible biodiversity, make this series a must-watch for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who wishes to learn more about the incredible creatures that share our world.
