The Queen of Trees (2005)
The remarkable story of an African fig tree and the special relationship it has with a tiny insect partner.
In Africa, the giant fig tree and the tiny fig wasp differ in size a billion times over, but neither could exist without the other. Their extraordinary relationship is a marvel of co-evolution, a marriage which has lasted for millennia. It forms the basis of a complex web of dependency that supports entire ecosystems, providing food for thousands of creatures, from elephants, giraffes, and fruit bats, to forest hornbills, monkeys, insects, and fish.
Director: Victoria Stone, Mark Deeble
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: November 22, 2005
Cast
- Ian Holm - Narrator
Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Microscopic World of Insects, Wildlife Conservation Struggle
Keywords
africa, tree, wasp, nature documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Queen of Trees about?
- In Africa, the giant fig tree and the tiny fig wasp differ in size a billion times over, but neither could exist without the other. Their extraordinary relationship is a marvel of co-evolution, a marriage which has lasted for millennia. It forms the basis of a complex web of dependency that supports entire ecosystems, providing food for thousands of creatures, from elephants, giraffes, and fruit bats, to forest hornbills, monkeys, insects, and fish.
- Who directed The Queen of Trees?
- The Queen of Trees was directed by Victoria Stone, Mark Deeble.
- Who stars in The Queen of Trees?
- The Queen of Trees stars Ian Holm.
- How long is The Queen of Trees?
- The Queen of Trees has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Queen of Trees?
- The Queen of Trees is a Drama, Documentary film.
- What are the themes of The Queen of Trees?
- The themes of The Queen of Trees include: The Microscopic World of Insects, Wildlife Conservation Struggle.