Synopsis
Author Vic Banks discusses his travels as a travel photographer and his recent excursion in the UNESCO World Heritage site the Pantanal which is the world’s largest wetland. Banks, highlights troubles facing the wetland including poaching, land development encroachment and mining.
Details
Broadcast Date
Feb. 19, 1992
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.
Duration
49 minutes, 44 seconds
Digital Format
WAV
Ownership
The Chicago History Museum
Language
English
People
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