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| Title: Professor Boar's Challenge |
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| No. of Ep: 1 |
Duration: 46 min |
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| Genre: Documentary/Wildlife |
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Synopsis: A 75-mile-long hand built stockade made of stone...Watch tower operating around-the-clock... Fireworks...In the long history of farmers VS wild boars, our ancestors have strained their wits to protect their precious crops from the persistent predators. However, with the population ageing in the villages and the younger generation leaving for the cities, the lack of man power has led to a critical situation. The total amount of damage caused by wild boars has risen to an estimated 50 million dollars in just one year.This is when the savior made his appearance. 37-year-old ethologist Yusuke Eguchi, otherwise known as "Professor Boar." Facinated by this thick-hided sparse- bristled creature, Eguchi has devoted his life to the study of its lifestyle. After 15 years of intense field research and a coutless number of experiments, he has discovered surprising behaviors of the wild boar that had never been revealed before.Who could have guessed that wild boars could jump over a 4-foot-high obstacle and crawl through a narrow path merely 8-inches high? Did you know that they can't tell the color red from grey?Eguchi is now busy traveling thoughout the country in his quest to convey his findings to the farmers and provide them with tips to minimize the damage. His ultimate dream is to find a solution for the peaceful coexistence between human beings and nature.Enjoy this heart warming documentary and discover a completely new world of the wild boar. |
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