Environment
Plan to kill dozens of wild hippos linked to Pablo Escobar generates fierce debate in Colombia
Around 200 hippos are roaming freely near the Colombian town of Doradal, descended from four animals that Pablo Escobar smuggled into Colombia. Now, the government wants to cull dozens of them as their population continues to explode and threatens the local ecosystem. But not everyone wants the animals gone.
Out of Eden Walk: Raising a glass to global wine
The Republic of Georgia claims the oldest archeological evidence of grape wine-making in the world. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been traveling the world on foot for his project, Out of Eden Walk. He gives The World’s Marco Werman a tour of the ancient origins of wine-making in the Caucasus, and the folkloric properties of palm wine in East Africa.
Survey of gibbons in Cambodia show signs of forest health
Scientists in Cambodia are using audio recordings to track endangered gibbons in the Central Cardamom Mountains. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with scientist Ratha Sor about why the presence of these primates are an indicator of ecosystem health.
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in one of Islam’s holiest cities
As Ramadan wraps up, Muslims across the globe are preparing for Eid al-Fitr, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been walking around the world on foot for the past 13 years for his project, the Out of Eden Walk. He joins Host Marco Werman to talk about the year he spent Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr near the Prophet Muhammad’s mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
