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About Hunting Giant 20ft Black Caimans Deep In The Amazon | O'Shea's Big Adventure

Reptile hunter Mark O'Shea travels to Guyana, home of the endangered black caiman. For the communities living along the river, the black caiman is a constant threat, and attacks on humans are a tragic reality. Mark seeks to understand the villagers' fear, but also to help them find a way to coexist with this misunderstood and highly dangerous predator. Witness a rare look at what it takes to capture one of the world's most feared animals, while learning about a conservation effort that could save both human lives and an endangered species. From: O'Shea's Big Adventure | Series 01 Episode 13 Content licensed by Syndicado LLC to Little Dot Studios

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Hunting Giant 20ft Black Caimans Deep In The Amazon | O'Shea's Big Adventure
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24 minutes
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English
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