pass the tissues

[rsvp]

Have just been watching the BBC programme about the captive breeding of endangered animals. Beautiful footage of pandas, tamarind monkeys and Indian rhino - the dedication and committment of all involved in the care and breeding of these animals is amazing - very, very touching scenes especially when a pair of tamarind monkeys, attacked at birth by their mother, were adopted by another pair - I loved it.

[wildwood]

Yes, we should indeed be thankful that there are dedicated people around who care for these endangered animals, sometimes for very little money.

While I much prefer to see all wild animals in their natural surroundings, the present annihilation of the wild habitat means that the only change many species have of surviving is in captivity and/or protection.

[Chaffinch]

Supper show, and MHG in it too, can't get any better.

Can't wait for Autumn Watch

[bunkmoreland]

havent seen this yet,but,could i suggest another inspiring programme for like minded animal lovers,is Monkeylife,at 6 on animal planet and repeated at 12.00 lunch time the next day. its the latest from the wonderful Monkeyworld in devon. there is a fascinating unfolding story of an orangutan rehoming from south africa,where,the lovely oisin was lovingly cared for since birth,but,treated like a human.

[flobadob]

I've not seen the show but it must be an amazing feeling to love your vocation.

[rsvp]

am afraid captive breeding programmes are becoming more and more important with habitat loss etc - unfortunately can't watch monkeylife as can't get the channel - didn't the guy who ran it die about two years ago?

[bunkmoreland]

yes,he died of cancer in 2007,but his wife,Dr alison cronin has carried on all their great work. Must catch up with Miracle babies this afternoon then

[rsvp]

Remember watching it some years ago and being impressed with the work the couple did. Enjoy Miracle Babies.

[redman41]

Very good Programme in a 3 Part series.
Martin Hughes-Games (Springwatch)presented it so that will please the Ladies especially Rowan

[rowanwitch]

Swoooooooooooooon thud.....
Good programme...watched a bit of it on catch up will see the rest tonight MHG is so gentle I think thats the appeal

[rsvp]

agree - martin hughes-game - wrap him up I'll take him! But, the programmes are excellent too so it's a double whammy - good progs and nice views!

[notasyoungasiwas]

I adore these sort of programmes and Monkeylife is the best. Just awful when the wonderful Jim Cronin died.

[emmie]

I did watch that, and was as you described, the babies being adopted was particularly poignant.

[bunkmoreland]

really enjoyed miracle babies. The intricacy of the work astounds me! so wonderful to see how people are so dedicated and passionate about these beautiful animals :-). I would have preferred "a full showing" of each story though,and the final synopsis for all the animals. I got a bit dizzy with the constant beautiful lingering shot of "baby" and then the immediate loud music and "back in Atlanta" !!..please just show the stories one at a time!

[trt]

I loved the programme, when is part 2 on?

[bunkmoreland]

probably next sunday around 6.30 like this week,but,you'll have to check the timetable

[rsvp]

lost my commputer last night due to the storms - yes, agree em that the adoption of the two orphan monkeys was the part that sent me to the tissue box - a wonderful piece of tv. looking forward to the next episode.