Steve Backshall's extreme river challenge. Episode 2 / producer, Ingrid Kvale ; series produced, directed and filmed by Alexis Girardet ; BBC Earth.

The remote Indonesian province of Papua is home to the Baliem River, a wild waterway of epic rapids. No-one has ever dared navigate the full length of the river. Until now. In a world first, Steve Backshall takes on the toughest challenge of his career: a complete descent of the Baliem. Along the jo...

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Other Authors: Kvale, Ingrid (Producer), Girardet, Alexis (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: London, England : BBC Worldwide, 2016.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Summary:The remote Indonesian province of Papua is home to the Baliem River, a wild waterway of epic rapids. No-one has ever dared navigate the full length of the river. Until now. In a world first, Steve Backshall takes on the toughest challenge of his career: a complete descent of the Baliem. Along the journey, Steve infiltrates a notorious cannibal tribe, attempts to trap one of the world's biggest saltwater crocodiles, and searches for the beautiful and elusive birds of paradise. This is extreme nature - an adrenalised adventure where anything could happen. No outside support. No shortcuts. No limits.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed April 10, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (52 minutes)
Playing Time:00:51:53
Participant or Performer:Presenter, Steve Backshall.
Language:In English.