The heart of the African rainforest holds a secret source of life: a pristine spring guarded by black jaguars. This spring has long been a symbol of nature’s power and mystery, but now young Africans are coming together to build a long-awaited walnut wood aqueduct to channel its pure water. This project is more than just infrastructure; it represents a new beginning for all life on Earth.

Bagheera's mate never came out of her hiding place in the Republic of Congo because Nicole had never given her a name. We called her Belle or Bellie and she joined Bagheera at the Rainforest Spring in the Central African Republic until the Spring shifted south toward the Rainforest Tree.