Hidden Worlds : River Jordan - Waters Of Life

Film Summary

duration60:00 mins
categoryWildlife
locationMiddle East

Brief Summary

Flowing through the Land of the Bible, the Jordan is one of the world’s most sacred rivers, rich in history and legends. But the valley through which the river flows is also the setting of another tale little known… this is the story of the wild animals that live here, including wolves, ibex, foxes, wild boar, swamp cats and golden eagles. Less than 200 miles long, the Jordan is a river of extremes. It starts in a fertile landscape and is fed by the meltwaters of a snow-covered mountain 9,000 feet high. In these highlands the Jordan feeds the Hula lake – a lush green haven for animals. Water buffalo wallow in open pools, while wild boar families seek fallen fruit beneath the trees. Golden jackals are on the look out for any stray boar piglets, while the elusive swamp cat stalks the reeds while it seeks prey. But the great spectacle of Hula is the sudden arrival of tens, even hundreds, of thousands of birds, which stop here twice yearly on flights.

Year Filmed: 2004

Code: NGCI 1141

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