• Director(s):

    ELLENA (Eric)

  • Producer(s):

    ARTE GEIE, FRENCH CONNECTION

  • Territories:

    Worldwide.

  • Production year:

    2021

  • Language(s):

    German, English, French

  • Rights:

    TV, DVD, NON-THEATRICAL, INTERNET, VOD

The Iguazu Falls, one of the 7 wonders of the planet, are the biggest in the world with their 275 cascades on 3 kilometers. But, how to reconcile today this ecological treasure with the development of tourism, in a region in full economic boom? 

Thanks to the creation of several national parks in Argentina and Brazil, they are in the heart of a vast forest with unique biodiversity. The area of the falls is home to 422 species of birds, from the majestic toucans to the great dusky swifts, which nest behind the falls, or the grey-fronted guans, essential for the regeneration of the forest. In addition to populations of monkeys, coatis, and tamanduas, the region is also home to some of the last felines in South America, including the majestic jaguar or the agile puma. The site receives more than 3 million tourists per year. To minimize their impact on the fauna, they only have access to a small part of the protected area. Scientists and rangers are fighting relentlessly to protect the fauna from poaching and to educate the local population to live together with the felines. 

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