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Andes to Amazon

Wildlife of South America's dramatic landscapes, from the Antarctic to the Equator, is explored in thrilling and diverse fashion.

South America boasts a vast array of landscapes, including the world's greatest river system, longest mountain chain, most extensive rainforest, and driest desert, spanning from the icy shores of Antarctica to the equatorial regions.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Lost Worlds

1. Lost Worlds

Aired: Nov 6, 2000

Next episode: "The Birth of South America" explores how the ancient supercont...

Episode 2 Mighty Amazon

2. Mighty Amazon

Aired: Nov 13, 2000

The Amazon River's annual flood cycle has a profound impact on the ecosystem,...

Episode 3 Great Plains

3. Great Plains

Aired: Nov 20, 2000

Brazil's diverse ecosystems take center stage in the next episode, as the ser...

Episode 4 Andes

4. Andes

Aired: Nov 27, 2000

A journey along the Andes' majestic backbone unfolds, revealing a thrilling a...

Episode 5 Amazon Jungle

5. Amazon Jungle

Aired: Dec 11, 2000

In the next episode, the Amazon rainforest's lush landscape is home to a stag...

Episode 6 Penguin Shores

6. Penguin Shores

Aired: Dec 18, 2000

A massive colony of rockhopper penguins takes on a daunting quest to secure t...

Info about Andes to Amazon

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary