Scientists Just Found a Hidden Prehistoric Forest in Africa

Discover the miraculous untouched rainforest at the foot of Cameroon's dormant volcano, Mount Manengouba. Follow British botanist Martin Cheek (Kew Royal Botanical Gardens) and primatologist Bethan Morgan as they explore an enchanting ecosystem straight out of an Arthur Conan Doyle novel. In this rare African sanctuary, researchers have uncovered over 200 unknown plant species - including rare orchids and wild coffee plants - alongside the endangered, silver-faced Drill monkey. Meet the native Bakossi tribe, who believe every tree houses an ancestral spirit, as they fight modern deforestation to protect this newly discovered, biodiverse paradise. Directors: Guillaume de Ginestel & Jean-Thomas Renaud Watch more related documentaries in our playlist    • Planet Earth