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16 Jan 2013 Last updated at 22:46

Africa: Congo Q&A

The production team from David Attenborough's Africa series answer your Twitter and Facebook questions about Congo, episode three. The Q&A will start at 9pm tonight.

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16 Jan 2013 17:06:36

A taster from tonight's show

Picathartes DIY SOS - Africa - Episode 3 Preview - BBC One
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A male picathartes bird's DIY skills definitely require some improvements from his lifelong mate. More clips from Congo.
16 Jan 2013 19:34:08

Someone's excited...

Are you ready to go beyond eye to eye with the creatures of the Congo? Tonight, 9pm, BBC One Are you ready to go beyond eye to eye with the creatures of the Congo? Tonight, 9pm, BBC One
16 Jan 2013 19:00 on Facebook
16 Jan 2013 21:04:13

So many behaviours

ARKive @ARKive tweeted:
#asknick congrats on #Africa, you've captured so many behaviours. What was the most exciting one?
16 Jan 2013 20:35 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@ARKive Now that’s a difficult one… if not the giraffe fight then perhaps the chimps you’re about to see. Let us know what you think…
16 Jan 2013 21:01 on Twitter
16 Jan 2013 21:15:22

Africa in all its glory

Leasha Waddingham @leashasha tweeted:
#asknick do you think its as important to film the surroundings of the animals rather than just the animals themselves ?
16 Jan 2013 21:09 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@leashasha Absolutely, we hope #Africa is a portrait of the place and its inhabitants. It’s a beautiful and surprising place. #AskNick
16 Jan 2013 21:13 on Twitter
16 Jan 2013 21:22:27

Cold-blooded survival

Jean ✞ @JeanBeattie92 tweeted:
@BBCNature #asknick if the snakes don't find warmth will they eventually die?
16 Jan 2013 21:13 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@JeanBeattie92 Technically yes. Although the Congo is VERY rarely cold enough for that - good news for the pythons. #AskNick
16 Jan 2013 21:19 on Twitter
16 Jan 2013 21:35:35

Tropical nesting

Nathan Moore @moore_nath tweeted:
@BBCNature do the birds of the rain forest nest all year round or just at certain times like our birds? #africa #asknick
16 Jan 2013 21:31 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@moore_nath The rainforest is still ‘seasonal’ like our forests, just less so. Picathartes have a 6 month breeding period. #AskNick
16 Jan 2013 21:33 on Twitter
16 Jan 2013 21:39:02

Local expertise

Lewis Sykes @l_r_sykes tweeted:
@BBCNature #asknick did you ever come across locals/tribes?
16 Jan 2013 21:33 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@l_r_sykes More than that, we just couldn’t have made the series without their help. Some friends of ours feature at the end. #AskNick
16 Jan 2013 21:36 on Twitter
16 Jan 2013 21:47:07

Too many rivers?!

nick grimshaw @grimmers tweeted:
is this REALLY Africa? seems like too many rivers for me.
16 Jan 2013 21:37 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@grimmers Too many rivers?! Well stay tuned for 'Sahara' in a couple of weeks. Might be more your cup of tea... #AskNIck
16 Jan 2013 21:43 on Twitter
16 Jan 2013 21:50:25

Forest giants

Louise Court @_White_Death_ tweeted:
Forest elephants = amazing! Is it true they're a lot smaller than their savannah cousins? #AskNick #Africa
16 Jan 2013 21:40 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
.@_White_Death_ Forest elephants are smaller than those from last week. Still pretty big when you meet them in the dark forest! #AskNick
16 Jan 2013 21:46 on Twitter

jennifer reynolds @jenzil85 tweeted:
@BBCNature what dangers are there to the elephants in the forest? Is poaching/hunting an issue? #AskNIck
16 Jan 2013 21:46 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@jenzil85 Unfortunately yes, poaching is a problem…
16 Jan 2013 21:49 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
Forest elephants have their own hang out? #DzangaBai #VillageOfElephants #Africa http://pic.twitter.com/9SJPCMvM
16 Jan 2013 21:40 on Twitter

Dawn Goodman
How long did it take to film the forest elephants at night and did you have a special area where you could film them from. x
16 Jan 2013 21:38 on Facebook

BBC Nature
Hi Dawn Goodman - we were in Dzanga forest for a month and yes there was a special area but the eles did come close!
16 Jan 2013 22:01 on Facebook

James Saints Baldwin
Are the Forest Elephants a different species then African and Asian Elephants? Because look smaller
16 Jan 2013 21:44 on Facebook

BBC Nature
Hi James Saints Baldwin - Yes, there are now 2 separate species of Africa elephant - you can find out more here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/African_elephant
16 Jan 2013 21:54 on Facebook

Karl Newson @Karlwheel tweeted:
#Africa was fantastic yet again. Especially enjoyed the beach scene. Did the elephants wander the forest alone or in herds? #asknick
16 Jan 2013 22:11 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@Karlwheel Both. Males might wander on their lonesome. But most often they are in small herds. Single file of course. #AskNick
16 Jan 2013 22:19 on Twitter
16 Jan 2013 22:12:23

The one that got away...

Daniel Reynolds @RD7PT tweeted:
@BBCNature Loving your shows. Have you managed to film the African Honey Badger? #asknick
16 Jan 2013 22:04 on Twitter

BBC Nature @BBCNature tweeted:
@RD7PT One of our favourite animals but sadly NO! I’ve only seen one in all the years… #AskNick
16 Jan 2013 22:09 on Twitter

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