Science and Nature

Gorongosa Park

Experience the inspiring rebirth of an African wilderness through the eyes of Emmy Award-winning wildlife cameraman Bob Poole. Darting lions, wrestling crocs, facing down angry elephants - it's all part of a day's work as he joins the battle to re-wild a legendary national park.

Preview | Episode 6 | Roaring Back

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When Bob Poole returns to Gorongosa, he discovers a huge nesting colony of water birds. He resumes his search for the lion cubs that went missing. After many sleepless nights, he finally meets the park’s new cubs — the future of lions in Gorongosa.

Extras + Features

  • Every Lion Counts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Every Lion Counts

    S1 E1 - 1m 59s

    From Episode 1 | Lion Mystery | Gorongosa was once a stronghold for Africa's lions. Today, lion researcher Paola Bouley fights for their survival.

  • A Wildlife Cameraman's Dream: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Wildlife Cameraman's Dream

    S1 E1 - 2m 5s

    From Episode 1 | Lion Mystery | It's been Bob Poole's dream to work in a national park ever since he was a child. Now he gets a chance to live in Gorongosa National Park for two years and document it's recovery.

  • How to Rebuild a National Park: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to Rebuild a National Park

    S1 E1 - 1m 58s

    From Episode 1 | Lion Mystery | Hear what it takes to restore a war-torn National Park from Greg Carr, President of the Gorongosa Restoration Project.

  • GORONGOSA PARK Rebirth of Paradise | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    GORONGOSA PARK Rebirth of Paradise | Trailer

    S1 E1 - 1m 23s

    Experience the inspiring rebirth of an African wilderness through the eyes of Emmy Award-winning wildlife cameraman Bob Poole. Darting lions, wrestling crocs, facing down angry elephants — it’s all part of a day’s work as he joins the battle to re-wild a legendary national park.

  • How to Pack a Monster Chomp: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to Pack a Monster Chomp

    S1 E4 - 2m 15s

    From Episode 4 | Hidden Worlds | Using a massive crocodile skull, crocodile scientist Sven Bourquin shows wildlife cameraman Bob Poole how crocodiles bite.

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