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The Queen of Trees
Video: Giving Food and Shelter

Located along the riverbanks of southern Kenya, the sycomore fig tree is the centerpiece of an extraordinary ecosystem, producing several tons of fruit a year and feeding more varieties of animals than any other kind of tree in Africa.

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Roger Foreman -- September 1st, 2008 at 6:49 am

this is the best nature film I have everseen. Inspirational.

diosmary -- September 5th, 2008 at 7:18 am

Nice nature film, this reminds me of God’s creation.

NowPBSfan -- September 8th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

I was spellbound. Beautiful pictures throughout. Excellent story and research. A model for all other nature shows to follow.

joe garcia -- September 10th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

I am spellbound. I want watch it over and over.
The location is awesome and the narration is to behold.

Anna Carter -- September 16th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

It was the most amazing nature show I’ve ever seen.It drew me in like a great drama.I’m buying the video today! Thank you!!!

Harry -- September 22nd, 2008 at 8:38 pm

Wow. Nature really does take care of it’s own

Rory -- September 25th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

I saw this NATURE when it was first on PBS…Amazing!!! This show blew my mind; I’d love to share this with everyone I know.

Daniel Beckman Sr. -- October 1st, 2008 at 12:16 am

This was a magnificent piece of work,bravo!

Gino -- October 4th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Hi guys I seen a part of this at my freinds place and I was amazed, is there a way to download the whole thing to my computer or order it on dvd ? This was a great show.

Alaskana -- August 24th, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Fabulous. I am very much looking forward to seeing the entire programme next Sunday night.

Many thanks,

Alaskana

robertahynes -- August 24th, 2009 at 9:55 pm

Amazing! I love your show.Watch it every week.This video is beautifully done!

Laurie Jo Andry -- September 2nd, 2009 at 1:54 pm

I would love to use this in my high school biology classroom. Are there any supplement materials avaiable to use with it? Or has PBS developed any lesson plans that use this as a resource? I thoroughly enjoyed this show last Sunday. Thanks for airing it again.

NATURE Online -- September 2nd, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Unfortunately, no lesson plans were created for this episode. We appreciate your interest in using NATURE in the classroom!

Rochelle -- September 2nd, 2009 at 8:38 pm

I watch of lot of the Nature shows and this one is by far my favorite one I never get tired of watching it it’s beautifully done it show’s how God thought of everyone down to the smallest of creatures

Dom Salute -- September 5th, 2009 at 5:22 pm

A wonder of God is the fig,
Although it’s not very big.
In the vast web of life,
With all of its strife,
It performs it’s marvelous gig!

JohnAtl -- September 7th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

This is one of, if not the best Nature documentary I’ve seen.
Evolution has given us such a grand and wonderful world!

Dylan -- September 19th, 2009 at 11:49 am

I’ve seen many nature shows in my life, and this one is certainly among the most beautiful. The cinematography and storytelling was outstanding. As close as I’ve ever come to crying for an insect.

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