Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Conservation scientist Dr. Lesley de Souza is working with the people of Guyana to establish a new protected area. Their goal is to safeguard a watershed for animals like the arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world.

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Producer, Writer, Creator, Host:
Emily Graslie

Producer, Editor, Graphics:
Sheheryar Ahsan

Producer, Camera:
Brandon Brungard

Interview with:
Dr. Lesley de Souza

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This episode is filmed at and supported by The Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.
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