Mysteries of the Mekong - Season 1 - Eps 6: Thailand: The River Basin
Although the Mekong runs down Thailand’s far eastern border, the influence of the river’s basin reaches across nearly half the country. The east of Thailand is characterized by a complex network of the Mekong’s tributaries. These waterways are the foundation of life for many different ecosystems; from extensive rice fields to large pockets of tropical rainforest.
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
