Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers

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Jeremy Wade's Mighty RiversThere appears to be dramatic evidence that some of the world's most iconic rivers are in declining health. Biologist, extreme angler and Animal Planet favorite Jeremy Wade ("River Monsters") investigates the disappearance of freshwater giants from the planet's largest waterways. He talks with people who live along the Amazon, the Ganges, the Yangtze, the Mississippi, the Danube and the Zambezi to understand how exploitation and pollution have degraded these rivers that were once home to his beloved monster fish. By gathering evidence, Jeremy learns about the rivers' health and sustainability and what is being done to save them.

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Discovery • Aired May 13, 2018 • 42mS1, EP6 "The Zambezi"Africa's Zambezi boasts the world's mightiest waterfall, heart-pounding rapids and man-eating crocs; from the upper reaches in Zambia to the delta in Mozambique, Jeremy investigates the threats to this mighty river.

Discovery • Aired May 06, 2018 • 42mS1, EP5 "The Amazon"The Amazon, the mightiest of all the rivers, comes under immense pressure; Jeremy Wade traces the epic migration of the dorado catfish and discovers the issues putting this great river at risk from leaking pipelines to impassable dams.

Discovery • Aired Apr 22, 2018 • 42mS1, EP4 "The Mississippi"The Mississippi faces threats on several fronts; alien invaders push out iconic native fish and vast blooms of green algae strangle life from the river; Jeremy Wade meets scientists, fishermen and leaders fighting to save the river.

Discovery • Aired Apr 29, 2018 • 42mS1, EP3 "The Danube"The Danube's scenic route through 10 European countries makes it a tourist magnet; poachers, invasive species and engineering projects make it one of the most endangered rivers on Earth; Jeremy Wade investigates what can be done to save it.

Discovery • Aired Apr 15, 2018 • 42mS1, EP2 "The Yangtze"Overfishing, industrial pollution and the loss of iconic monster fish threatens China's Yangtze River; Jeremy Wade journeys upstream to find out if there are any fish left, and meets the heroes fighting for the future of the river.

Discovery • Aired Apr 08, 2018 • 42mS1, EP1 "The Ganges"India's mighty Ganges, a river revered by a billion Hindus as a living goddess, faces trouble; Jeremy Wade goes on a 1,500-mile mission to investigate the problems firsthand and discover what is being done to save this holy river.

There appears to be dramatic evidence that some of the world's most iconic rivers are in declining health. Biologist, extreme angler and Animal Planet favorite Jeremy Wade ("River Monsters") investigates the disappearance of freshwater giants from the planet's largest waterways. He talks with people who live along the Amazon, the Ganges, the Yangtze, the Mississippi, the Danube and the Zambezi to understand how exploitation and pollution have degraded these rivers that were once home to his beloved monster fish. By gathering evidence, Jeremy learns about the rivers' health and sustainability and what is being done to save them.

Original Air Date: Apr 8, 2018

Genres: NatureTV Series

Rating: TVPG

Playback: HD

1 seasons available on demand (6 episodes)

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