Rainforest Pixies: The Mysterious Rhynchocyon Shrew of Arabuko (2007)

Rainforest Pixies: The Mysterious Rhynchocyon Shrew of Arabuko

2007

Documentary

Synopsis

Barely known and never seen, elephant shrews baffle even the zoologists. With their stilt-like legs and long mobile trunk, joined to the body of a large shrew with a golden bottom, they certainly deserve their name - though they are related to neither elephant not shrew! This shy, endangered creature has become the mascot of Kenya’s beautiful Arabuko National Park. The income they attract via tourism pays for the education of local children. The elephant shrew has truly become the Spirit of the Forest.

Credits

Director

Herbert Ostwald

Cast

Philipp Schepmann as Narrator

Crew

Norbert Röttcher (Camera Operator)

Ann-Christin Hornberger (Commissioning Editor)

Roland Gockel (Director of Photography)

Dave D. Leins (Editor)

Doris Offermann (Line Producer)

Mark Joggerst (Music)