Presents both sides of the ongoing debate over the use of the national parks.

National Parks: Playground or Paradise

Gorilla

Living Treasures of Japan

Etosha: Place of Dry Water

Profiles 9 Japanese artisans who are charged with teaching and exhibiting their works.

Calls attention to the gorilla, which is on the verge of extinction. Profiles a team working on the mountain gorilla project.

For decades, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.

National Parks: Playground or Paradise

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