Namibia – Sanctuary of Giants

Namibia is more than twice the size of Germany, but has a population of just two million people. No country in Africa would appear to have more space for wild animals, but appearances can be deceptive: the large cattle farms with their enormous grazing pastures and hundreds of thousands of small farms are taking up more and more territory. Conflicts between humans and wild animals are becoming more pronounced, as is poaching. Rhinos and elephants are in constant danger. However, there is hope: government departments, biologists and private businesspeople have come up with fascinating strategies to preserve these icons of wild Africa. A co-production of Terra Mater Factual Studios and National Geographic WILD. First broadcast on 14. December 2016 at 8.15 p.m. as part of the Terra Mater format on SERVUS TV. Written and directed by Harald Pokieser, camera: Harald Mittermüller, editor: Michael Ranocha, music: Andy Baum