Miracle Materials

Today, only 3,200 tigers roam in the wild. At the current rate of poaching, elephants, rhinos and tigers living in the wild will be extinct in our lifetime. Who are the global players in this deadly game of power, greed and profit? Who pulls the strings and who are the customers? And why have ivory and rhino horn become perfect investment opportunities?

Deep underground, the water has created breathtaking landscapes: caves. They are the last white spots on the planet. What forces lead to the formation of caves? How do animals adapt to the extreme conditions? And why are caves important treasure troves for archaeologists? ARTE descends into the depths and explores the most spectacular water caves on earth.