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Romulus Whitaker: Die echte Gefahr, die im Wasser lauert

Filmed Nov 2009 • Posted Jan 2010TEDIndia 2009
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Der Gangesgavial und die Königskobra sind zwei von Indiens ikonischsten Reptilien. Sie sind aufgrund verschmutzter Wasserwege in Gefahr. Naturschützer Romulus Whitaker zeigt seltene Aufnahmen dieser wunderbaren Tierarten und drängt uns, die Flüsse zu schützen, die sie und uns am Leben halten.

Romulus Whitaker is a scientist and conservationist who slings around the globe to study and protect reptiles. Full bio »

Translated into German by Verena Siegel
Reviewed by Alex Boos
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