17/06/2024
๐ Did you know that "Serengeti Shall Not Die" ("Serengeti darf nicht sterben") won an for Best Documentary Feature in 1960?
๐ฆ Produced by Dr. Bernard Grzimek and his son Michael, this acclaimed was made possible by their use of a Dornier Do 27 aircraft to study in Tanzania. Tragically, Michael lost his life in a 1959 crash caused by a vulture collision.
๐ฅ In 2008, the plane's remains were transported from to Berlin and are now displayed at the DTMB museum. The museum also houses an Arriflex 35 film , a model used to shoot "Serengeti Shall Not Die."
๐ฟ The Grzimeks' work was pivotal in efforts in , bringing global attention to the importance of protecting .
๐ If you are in , do visit the DTMB (Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin) museum with your children to learn more about this fascinating piece of and Tanzanian history, and the impact of the Grzimeks' conservation work.
๐น๐ฟAnd afterward, consider visiting Tanzania to witness the magic of for yourself, Karibuni sana!