Nov 03, 2009 evolution in the deepest river in the world. Congo the grand inga project is the riveting 80minute documentary that follows the expedition as the team struggles to navigate complicated logistical challenges, and then the historic first descent of a 50mile section of the congo river. In fact the country is named after this huge river, the second largest freshwater river in the world, which. A river of central africa flowing about 4,700 km north, west, and southwest through the democratic republic of the congo to the atlantic ocean. River of life congo odyssey the nearly 3,000mile congo river is the backbone of one of africas poorest and most conflictridden countries. Steve fishers congo the grand inga project is a rare exception, because. Jan 23, 2016 a river and its people, the niger river local boats documentary, discovery, history duration. With a length of 2600 miles 4200 km, it is the third longest river in africa, after the nile and the congo. The congo river, formerly known as the zaire river during the dictatorship of mobutu sese seko, is the second longest river in africa, shorter only than the nile, as well as the second largest river in the world by discharge volume, following only the amazon. Life along the congo river animal life on the congo. Kayak documentaries rarely interest people outside of the paddling community. This article about a historical documentary film is a stub. Congo river sources the congo river has a calm start in the mountains and highland savannas of the east african rift, the waters providing one source.
The whale shark is the largest fish on the planet today and jeremy wade swims alongside one of these beautiful behemoths. The first leg of our voyage, upriver from mbandaka to lisala is expected to take 9 nights. Being the second largest country, the democratic republic of the congo boasts of housing over 400 fish species, several of which are endemic to the country. The congo river also sustains diverse wildlife and plant species in the expansive congo forest beyond its banks. Biologist zeb hogan is in search of some of the largest fish on earth.
Congo river synonyms, congo river pronunciation, congo river translation, english dictionary definition of congo river. Then the water breached the rocky sill of a plateau at modernday pool. Freshwater fish species in zaire congo river central africa the tables below were generated from a project to provide indexing and links for all known species as the baseline dataset for studies of global biodiversity. Canoeing the entire congo river and living to tell the.
Flowing through the worlds second largest area of rainforest, the system is also home to more than 700 species of freshwater fishes. It is the fifth longest river in the world, draining a basin of nearly 1. Fao fishery country profile democratic republic of the. In three episodes, the series explores the variety of animals and habitats that are to be found along the rivers 4,700 km 2,922 mi reach. The congo river is over 750 feet 230 meters deep and 4700km long with a basin of 4,014,500 km 2. Pollution of the congo river by emmie walker on prezi. Whatever you have in mind when you think of it, theres probably a lot about it that you dont know, especially when compared to rivers like the nile or the amazon. But thats too bad, because even though the congo might not be as famous as them, it still deserves some attention. To the north of the congo river you will find common chimpanzees and to the south of the great river you will find the pygmy chimps. Freshwater fish species in zaire congo river central africa. The odd thing about the worlds deepest river conde nast. Forests are breeding grounds for reptiles like lizards and snakes.
A journey to the heart of africa full documentary bbc. A river and its people, the niger river local boats documentary, discovery, history duration. Apr 25, 2017 within the central africa region, the congo river has navigable waterways used to transport passengers and goods for trading. I just watched last week a recently done and very, very colorful english documentary about the journey onboard the good ol gbemani that was shot last year. The river and its tributaries flow through the second largest rain forest area in the world, second only to the amazon rainforest in south america. No effort is spared in telling the story of what really happens when you decide to take on the. Growing to 6 feet long with the jaws and teeth of a crocodile and an attitude of a shark, this. Itv river monsters s02e01 demon fish video dailymotion. Jeremy wade, who hosts animal planets river monsters show, said the deadly fish likes turbulent waters, where fish who are less. The locals call them demon fish but angling legend andy coetzee calls them. The river is a vitallife line for the communities we visit enroute. Just imagine what an adultsized version of this fish can do.
Life along the congo river animal life on the congo river. Since chimpanzees and bonobos are afraid of water and swimming they dont cross the congo river. Jan 27, 2012 canoeing the entire congo river and living to tell the tale on a truly epic journey, phil harwood braves crocodiles, giant snakes and machettewielding tribes to become the first person to. Countries it runs through pollution of the congo river microplastics are ingested by organisms and infect aquatic organisms cells. Of the some 400 species of fish associated with the congo river basin, some are endemic andor specialized to brown waters. Congo river simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Congo river definition of congo river by the free dictionary. Evolution in the deepest river in the world science.
Trailer for the acclaimed documentary congo river, beyond darkness, by thierry michel. Three types of environments are found, either juxtaposed or in succession, along the river and its tributaries. Earths deepest river conceals an evolutionary mystery the new. The dominant fish families at least in parts of the river are cyprinidae carpcyprinids, such as labeo. New dnabased research provides compelling evidence that a group of strangelooking fish living near the mouth of the congo river are evolving due to the intense hydraulics of the river s rapids. Many varieties of fish are found in the niger and its tributaries. A journey in sound along the mighty congo river in the democratic republic of congo. Opportunities for the congo river and its tributaries to generate hydropower are therefore enormous. The congo river has a special place in the history of congo and to my own heart, as it is the river of my homeland. See a montage of some of the largest fish on river monsters. The mighty congo river is home to only the most uniquely adapted fish, like the african tiger fish.
In 2007, fishermen living along the lower congo, the deepest river on earth, brought melanie stiassny a fish. Congo river map, location, depth, animals, quick facts. Congo river article about congo river by the free dictionary. Apr 02, 2015 congo river maps allow you to trace the various routes that the river takes, though some areas are not easily navigable, if at all. This 10year retrospective analysis established 3 mechanisms of geographic spread contributing to the acute escalation of cholera in drc in 2017.
The river and rainforest are home to nearly 400 mammal species, 1,000 types of birds and more than 10,000 varieties of flora source. New research provides compelling evidence that a group of strangelooking fish living near the mouth of the congo river are evolving due to the intense hydraulics of the river s rapids and deep. The wider river here hosts elephantsnout fish, north african catfish, and the water chevrotain. The congo river flows through the heart of africa for about 2,900 miles 4,700 kilometers. Mar 05, 2007 trailer for the acclaimed documentary congo river, beyond darkness, by thierry michel. It is virtually certain that, well before the welsh explorer. Raging congo creatures national geographic youtube. Aug 30, 2010 river of life congo odyssey the nearly 3,000mile congo river is the backbone of one of africas poorest and most conflictridden countries.
Apr 25, 2017 the democratic republic of the congos biodiversity of fish is widely dominated by various catfish species. Ferry boat hits disaster up the congo river with 1700. It is the second longest river in africa, after the nile. Catch and effort data for the flooded forest region are not available. Ferry boat hits disaster up the congo river with 1700 souls aboard best documentary. Congo river is the second longest in africa, after the river nile and has a discharge of just 1, 500, 000 cubic feet. The question of the source of the congo confronted european explorers from the time that the portuguese navigator diogo cao encountered the rivers mouth in 1482, which he believed to be a strait providing access to the realm of the mythical prester john, a christian priestking. He dives into the predatorinfested okavango delta and the treacherous congo river on a.
We will be travelling through a vast area, without roads or airports. The lower congo rivers depths have made it a natural lab for convergent. Mar 27, 2017 itv river monsters s02e01 demon fish jeremy travels deep into the jungles of the congo in search of a littleknown predator that may be the most terrifying monster of all. The congo river is the deepest known river in the world and the most impressive for the amount of water it moves each secondmore than 44,000 yards, putting it in second place behind the pocomoke river that flows through both delaware and maryland in the united states. During the rainy season over 50,000 cubic meters 1,800,000 cu ft of water per second flow into the atlantic ocean. The congo river formerly called the zaire river is africas most powerful river and the second most voluminous river in the world with a discharge of 1,500,000 cubic feet of water per second. The extraction of timber and bushmeat from this jungle area results in a continuous stream of traffic on the crude roads. Congo is a 2001 bbc nature documentary series for television on the natural history of the congo river of. The congo river, formerly known as the zaire river during the dictatorship of mobutu sese.
Congo river maps allow you to trace the various routes that the river takes, though some areas are not easily navigable, if at all. Itv river monsters s02e01 demon fish jeremy travels deep into the jungles of the congo in search of a littleknown predator that may be the most terrifying monster of all. The countys marine life is along the atlantic coast, in rivers with the largest being the congo river and its tributaries and. An extreme tented adventure in kinshasa drc congo travelling long distances to uncharted areas of the river, searching for the mbenga local name for goliath tiger fish, or. Using many methods of fishing to catch the giant fish he. Stop over documentary, discovery, history 657,974 views. Heart of darkness exploring the congo river youtube. Congo river fish evolution shaped by intense rapids. Congo is a 2001 bbc nature documentary series for television on the natural history of the congo river of central africa. It is also the worlds deepest recorded river, with measured depths in excess of 220 m 720 ft. A snapshot of this aquatic habitat reveals the elephant fish, the airbreathing lungfish and the endearing killifishes. Congo river depth of the congo river congo river facts. Canoeing the entire congo river and living to tell the tale on a truly epic journey, phil harwood braves crocodiles, giant snakes and machettewielding tribes to become the first person to. This creature combines everything that made all previous river monsters deadly, and even more.
The film takes us from the mouth to the source of the second largest river basin in the world, that of the congo river the largest is the amazon. A river as large as the congo is bound to have tons of fish in its water, literally. Discharge and other hydraulic measurements for characterizing the hydraulics of lower congo river, july 2008 pdf. Stop over documentary, discovery, history 607,270 views 54. Sep 28, 2015 the odd thing about the worlds deepest river.
A tented or lodged true wilderness adventure in maipili rc congo near the surrounding bush. Congo river congo river the people and the economy. The congo river is the most powerful river in africa. The democratic republic of the congos biodiversity of fish is widely dominated by various catfish species. Could the whale shark be descended from the greatest river monster to ever live. Three species of african lungfish are known from the. The congo river is a lively and menacing menagerie. The river and its tributaries flow through the second largest rain forest area in the world, second only.
Congo river golf orlando 2020 all you need to know. Here are 10 things you didnt know about the congo river. Canoeing the entire congo river and living to tell the tale. The congo river also known as zaire river is the largest river in africa. Native fish of the democratic republic of the congo. This is a list of rivers in the democratic republic of the congo. It supplies food and livelihood for the people of the. Specialized families of fish include those of protopteridae, polypteridae, notopteridae, clariidae, anabantidae and channidae.
A soundrich immersive journey along the congo river in the democratic republic of congo. The episode takes you onto the congo river to explore how people live, work. Crocodiles, birds and hippopotami prefer the congos many lakes, and along the riverbanks, youll find cats like leopards and lions. Jeremy wade catches a catfish in the congo so powerful that it could possibly drag someone to their death.
Covering about % of the total african landmass, the river has a width in a range of 0. New dnabased research provides compelling evidence that a group of strangelooking fish living near the mouth of the congo river are evolving due to the intense hydraulics of the rivers rapids. List of rivers of the democratic republic of the congo. She studies fish on the lower congo and over the past decade has discovered six new species shes working on identifying three more. Fish of the congo river a local association of fishermen in gamba, gabon, controls fishing nets, and keeps track of the number and species of fish that each netfisherman catches, to assist in monitoring offtake from the lagoon, rivers and lakes.