Explore the Mata Atlantica that once covered Brazil's coast for over a thousand miles.

The Mata Atlantica: Brazil's Other Rainforest In the America's with David Yetman

Premiered July 02, 2016
The Mata Atlantica: Brazil's Other Rainforest

One of the world's most diverse forests, the Mata Atlantica once covered Brazil's southeastern coast for over a thousand miles and still blankets the steep hills of Río de Janeiro. Now less than 10% remains, much of it in protected parks. Within the Mata, runaway slaves established their villages, some of which persist and can only be reached by boat.

About the Program

In the America's with David Yetman

Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.

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