CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD WILDLIFE SAVANA / TARANTULAS IN JOHANNESBURG

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD - WILDLIFE SAVANA / TARANTULAS Synopsis: Across the world scientists, activists and biologists dedicatetheir lives to studying some of the worlds rarest, mostendangered species. Through years of close observation theseindividuals, often working against traditional scientific thought,have come to understand their animals better than anyone.They are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD. SAVANNA A must for the wildlife enthusiast! Lush beautiful and abundant, the central african rainforest nourishes it’s soil, making it a fertile home for some of the most diverse on the continent. This is africa at its best, a wildlife paradise, once seen could never be forgotten. TARANTULAS are the ultimate creepy-crawly, known and justifiably feared throughout the world - amateur biologist Rick West has of them in his basement. West has been fascinated by tarantulas since he saw his first one at age 14. Today, tarantula enthusiasts from around the world seek his expertise in identifying unusual specimens.Tarantulas are nocturnal predators, killing their prey by injecting venom through their fangs. The hungry tarantula typically waits partially hidden at the entrance of its retreat to ambush passing prey. It’s sensitive hairs enable to detect the size and location of its potential victim. Like many spiders, it cannot see much more than light or movement and uses its sense of touch to perceive the world.     Starring: In Association With Discovery Channel   Category: Documentary, Wildlife   Age Restriction: PG