"To begin his quest, Emmanuel travelled deep into the heart of the rainforest. His starting point was a research station located eight hours by canoe then four hours on foot from the nearest village. With their roots embedded in one of the oldest exposed rock surfaces in the world – the Guiana Shield – these Amazonian forests are remote and mysterious. They form part of the largest area of protected rainforest in the world, covering a region the size of Scotland. Experts believe 80% of the wildlife living here is still unknown to science."