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Explorer: The Last Tepui

TV-14

April 22, 2022

Animals/Nature, Documentary

The Disney+ Earth Day special "Explorer: The Last Tepui,” from National Geographic, follows elite climber Alex Honnold (“Free Solo”) and a world-class climbing team led by National Geographic Explorer and climber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep in the Amazon jungle as they attempt a first-ascent climb up a 1000 foot sheer cliff. Their goal is to deliver legendary biologist and National Geographic Explorer Bruce Means to the top of a massive “island in the sky” known as a tepui. The team must first trek miles of treacherous jungle terrain to help Dr. Means complete his life’s work, searching the cliff wall for undiscovered animal species. The one-hour special is the newest installment of National Geographic’s long-running "Explorer” series. This Earth Day, learn why the tepuis – much like the Galapagos – are a treasure trove of biodiversity worth protecting.

Rated: TV-14
Release Date: April 22, 2022

  • Directed By

    Renan Ozturk, Taylor Rees

  • Rated TV 14

  • National Geographic's EXPLORER, a hallmark of Nat Geo storytelling since it first launched in 1985, is set to return as a series of specials produced in partnership with ABC News. With ABC News, we're bringing familiar faces to the series, GMA co-anchors Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts - who follow the progress of the expeditions, especially at critical turning points. Earlier this year, we embarked on two new expeditions including one led by an elite climbing team guided by Alex Honnold, right, professional climber of critically acclaimed feature doc FREE SOLO. The climb will be a first ascent up 1,000 feet of sheer rock to the top of a Tepui, a remote island in the sky deep in the Amazon jungle. Their mission is to deliver 80-year-old biologist Bruce Means, left, in search of undiscovered species. EXPLORER will cover timely topics, a featured magazine story and more, further deepening viewers' understanding of the world through provocative storytelling. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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    National Geographic's EXPLORER, a hallmark of Nat Geo storytelling since it first launched in 1985, is set to return as a series of specials produced in partnership with ABC News. With ABC News, we're bringing familiar faces to the series, GMA co-anchors Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts - who follow the progress of the expeditions, especially at critical turning points. Earlier this year, we embarked on two new expeditions including one led by an elite climbing team guided by Alex Honnold, right, professional climber of critically acclaimed feature doc FREE SOLO. The climb will be a first ascent up 1,000 feet of sheer rock to the top of a Tepui, a remote island in the sky deep in the Amazon jungle. Their mission is to deliver 80-year-old biologist Bruce Means, left, in search of undiscovered species. EXPLORER will cover timely topics, a featured magazine story and more, further deepening viewers' understanding of the world through provocative storytelling. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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  • Climbers Alex Honnold and Mark Synnott trekked through the Amazon jungle for days to make a first ascent up the tepui face of Mount Weiassipu in Western Guyana. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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    Climbers Alex Honnold and Mark Synnott trekked through the Amazon jungle for days to make a first ascent up the tepui face of Mount Weiassipu in Western Guyana. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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  • Bruce Means makes his way down treacherous terrain deep in the Guyanese Amazon. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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    Bruce Means makes his way down treacherous terrain deep in the Guyanese Amazon. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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  • Biologist Bruce Means in front of the pristine Double Drop Falls of Guyana. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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    Biologist Bruce Means in front of the pristine Double Drop Falls of Guyana. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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  • Biologist Bruce Means is looking for new species of frogs that inhabit the region of tepuis deep in the Amazon of Western Guyana. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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    Biologist Bruce Means is looking for new species of frogs that inhabit the region of tepuis deep in the Amazon of Western Guyana. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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  • National Geographic's EXPLORER, a hallmark of Nat Geo storytelling since it first launched in 1985, is set to return as a series of specials produced in partnership with ABC News. With ABC News, we're bringing familiar faces to the series, GMA co-anchors Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts - who follow the progress of the expeditions, especially at critical turning points. Earlier this year, we embarked on two new expeditions including one led by an elite climbing team guided by Alex Honnold, professional climber of critically acclaimed feature doc FREE SOLO. The climb will be a first ascent up 1,000 feet of sheer rock to the top of a Tepui, a remote island in the sky deep in the Amazon jungle. Their mission is to deliver 80-year-old biologist Bruce Means in search of undiscovered species. EXPLORER will cover timely topics, a featured magazine story and more, further deepening viewers' understanding of the world through provocative storytelling. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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    National Geographic's EXPLORER, a hallmark of Nat Geo storytelling since it first launched in 1985, is set to return as a series of specials produced in partnership with ABC News. With ABC News, we're bringing familiar faces to the series, GMA co-anchors Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts - who follow the progress of the expeditions, especially at critical turning points. Earlier this year, we embarked on two new expeditions including one led by an elite climbing team guided by Alex Honnold, professional climber of critically acclaimed feature doc FREE SOLO. The climb will be a first ascent up 1,000 feet of sheer rock to the top of a Tepui, a remote island in the sky deep in the Amazon jungle. Their mission is to deliver 80-year-old biologist Bruce Means in search of undiscovered species. EXPLORER will cover timely topics, a featured magazine story and more, further deepening viewers' understanding of the world through provocative storytelling. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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  • Biologist Bruce Means is looking for new species of frogs that inhabit the region of tepuis deep in the Amazon of Western Guyana. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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    Biologist Bruce Means is looking for new species of frogs that inhabit the region of tepuis deep in the Amazon of Western Guyana. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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  • National Geographic's EXPLORER, a hallmark of Nat Geo storytelling since it first launched in 1985, is set to return as a series of specials produced in partnership with ABC News. With ABC News, we're bringing familiar faces to the series, GMA co-anchors Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts - who follow the progress of the expeditions, especially at critical turning points. Earlier this year, we embarked on two new expeditions including one led by an elite climbing team guided by Alex Honnold, pictured, professional climber of critically acclaimed feature doc FREE SOLO. The climb will be a first ascent up 1,000 feet of sheer rock to the top of a Tepui, a remote island in the sky deep in the Amazon jungle. Their mission is to deliver 80-year-old biologist Bruce Means in search of undiscovered species. EXPLORER will cover timely topics, a featured magazine story and more, further deepening viewers' understanding of the world through provocative storytelling. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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    National Geographic's EXPLORER, a hallmark of Nat Geo storytelling since it first launched in 1985, is set to return as a series of specials produced in partnership with ABC News. With ABC News, we're bringing familiar faces to the series, GMA co-anchors Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts - who follow the progress of the expeditions, especially at critical turning points. Earlier this year, we embarked on two new expeditions including one led by an elite climbing team guided by Alex Honnold, pictured, professional climber of critically acclaimed feature doc FREE SOLO. The climb will be a first ascent up 1,000 feet of sheer rock to the top of a Tepui, a remote island in the sky deep in the Amazon jungle. Their mission is to deliver 80-year-old biologist Bruce Means in search of undiscovered species. EXPLORER will cover timely topics, a featured magazine story and more, further deepening viewers' understanding of the world through provocative storytelling. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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  • Climber Federico Pisani makes a first ascent up the cliff face of Weiassipu, a tepui in Western Guyana. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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    Climber Federico Pisani makes a first ascent up the cliff face of Weiassipu, a tepui in Western Guyana. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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  • The climbing team is settled into their wall camp at night on a tepui face deep in the Amazon. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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    The climbing team is settled into their wall camp at night on a tepui face deep in the Amazon. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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  • Climber Alex Honnold makes a first ascent up the cliff face of Weiassipu, a tepui in Western Guyana. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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    Climber Alex Honnold makes a first ascent up the cliff face of Weiassipu, a tepui in Western Guyana. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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  • Climber Alex Honnold trekked through the Amazon jungle for days in order to make a first ascent up the tepui face of Mount Weiassipu in Western Guyana. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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    Climber Alex Honnold trekked through the Amazon jungle for days in order to make a first ascent up the tepui face of Mount Weiassipu in Western Guyana. (National Geographic/Renan Ozturk)

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  • Biologist Bruce Means studies frog species deep in the Amazon of Western Guyana. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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    Biologist Bruce Means studies frog species deep in the Amazon of Western Guyana. (National Geographic/RYAN VALASEK)

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