Penguin Group - Eyewitness VHS Video - Jungle

Why do rainforests harbor the greatest concentration of life in the world? What is their role in the "Tree of Life"? Jungle sheds light on a mysterious world once thought to shelter our darkest fears. We explore our changing perception of this invaluable resource, and its significance as a refuge for the richest variety of plant and animal life, vital in maintaining our planet's ecological balance. Approx. 35 minutes long.