Illegal wildlife trade is a global threat. It exists on all continents but especially rampant in Africa and Asia. It is a huge illegal business with wildlife and animal parts being trafficked just like drugs and guns. Despite international efforts, illegal wildlife trade is on the rise putting survival of many animals at risk. Why…
In 2012, the Land of the Leopard National Park was opened in Russia’s Far East. The park seeks to protect the world’s rarest big cats – Amur leopards. Since the opening, their population has increased threefold. The Russian region of Primorsky Krai has very diverse wildlife with bears, ungulates, lynx, and Far Eastern forest cats.…
As much as 75% of plastic produced worldwide is not being recycled. No wonder that environmental organizations are extremely concerned: out of 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic (which is equal to the weight of 1 billion elephants), 6.3 billion tonnes is left behind to pollute the environment. Every year, more than 1 million seabirds and…
In recent years, there have been many more instances of earthquakes being reported in the global media. These reports are often accompanied by distressing photos of the devastating impact of the earthquakes on local communities. This rise in media coverage, coupled with more frequent warnings from seismologists, has left many people asking themselves why these…
On September 27 the whole world celebrates the World Maritime Day, which is part of the international holidays system of the United Nations. This date was established in 1980 on the initiative of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), it was created in order to draw attention to the problems of the marine…
Our planet is a wonderful place. Despite the fact that civilization has reached almost all corners of the world by the 21st century. It still has something to surprise us with, even the most particular traveler. We have prepared the Top 5 exciting places for you, where the virgin and untouched nature has been preserved…
Tom Osborn told us about his experience of Kamchatka! Far East Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District spans an area of over 6 million square kilometers (including the above-mentioned Kamchatka Peninsula), but the crew also focused on its southern frontiers near the city of Vladivostok to capture a very unique type of turtle. The Amur softshell…
The crew of Wild Edens traveled to the ends of the world’s largest country to bring you unique footage of wild animals. These included Siberia’s Lake Baikal, the Altai Mountains, the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia’s Far East and the Arctic. Don’t miss the documentary on Nat Geo TV! #IAm_WildEdens, #CouldBe_WildEdens, #PRESERVE_WildEdens, #conservation, #wildlife, #national_park, #animals, #walrus,…
The Arctic is warming more than twice as fast as the world on average. Whereas average temperatures exceeded pre-industrial levels by 1C in 2015, the Arctic exceeded that baseline by 2C as early as the 1995-2005 decade. The Arctic is the canary in the coalmine so far as man-made climate change is concerned. This…
Dear Viewers! The screening of Wild Edens: Russia has been changed in certain countries due to technical reasons. Be sure to check the show time in your area! #IAM_WildEdens
