Mysteries of the Mekong - Season 1 - Eps 1: China: The Journey Begins
From its source in the Tibetan plateau, the Mekong River flows into China's Yunnan Province. Even though Yunnan occupies less than 4% of China’s land, it is home to over half of its birds and mammals.- all due to its unique position between temperate East Asia and the tropical south.
About Mysteries of the Mekong
Title: Mysteries of the Mekong
First Air Date: 2017-08-31
Last Air Date: 2017-11-02
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 10
Network: Smithsonian Earth
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Blue Ant Media, Splice Post
Synopsis
The Mekong basin is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world, yet one of the most undiscovered. 20,000 plant species, 430 mammals, 1,200 birds, 800 reptiles and amphibians, and an estimated 850 freshwater fish species, are found in this very remote Asian region. A not-to-be-missed wildlife series that will truly be a feast for the eyes.
Cast
Leila Monks
Narrator
