The butterflies of the Amazon

More species are found in the lush tropical forests of the Amazon basin than anywhere else on earth, and few animals epitomize this diversity better than butterflies. This documentary follows a team of biologists on an expedition to unravel the mystery of why there are so many different kinds of butterflies in the region. As the story of the expedition unfolds, the striking beauty of the butterflies is juxtaposed with images of the devastation wrought by widespread deforestation.

Produced by: National Geographic Society, Unicamp, Fapesp, USAID, Earth Journalism Network
Director: Fábio Nascimento