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Director(s):
SPATH (Alexander)
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Producer(s):
ARTE GEIE, MEDIENKONTOR Movie GMBH
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Territories:
Worldwide.
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Production year:
2022
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Language(s):
German, English, French
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Rights:
TV, DVD, NON-THEATRICAL, INTERNET, VOD
In the past, the tapir populated the forests of the entire American continent, playing a major role in the ecosystems by disseminating seeds with its droppings. Recognizable by their elongated snout in a short trunk, these mammals are now threatened with extinction.
The tapir's habitat is constantly shrinking. Deforestation, highways and poachers are contributing to the dramatic decline of these herbivores. Fortunately, in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, the defenders of the animals are leading a fierce fight. Scientists analyze the difficult cohabitation between man and tapirs and intend to find solutions. In Nicaragua as in Costa Rica, the stakes are high. And in both countries, the defenders of the animal cause seem to be about to reach their goal.