Looking down on our world from above, we might see the incredible diversity of landscapes, the opportunities for wildlife and gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.
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One of the biggest continents crammed with adventures and possibilities, South America should be up there on any wildlife watcher's bucket list. From record breaking rivers and longest mountain ranges to the steepest waterfalls and most massive rainforests, the variety of landscapes supports a seemingly endless diversity of wildlife. Here you can find the biggest rodents, otters and parrots, with unique mammals and marine life and spectacular predators. Make sure you don't miss South America!
Colombia is truly unique. A magical land of wildly diverse landscapes where mirror-like wetlands fringe verdant rainforests, mangroves meander through vast grasslands and snow-capped mountain peaks emerge from misty, jungle-clad slopes. Making it home to a staggering variety of wildlife an evolutionary paradise and one of the most bio-diverse countries on earth.
Looking down on our world from above, we might see the incredible diversity of landscapes, the opportunities for wildlife and gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.
North Atlantic right whales are dying faster than they can reproduce. With less than 400 remaining, these great whales rarely die of natural causes. Instead they are run over by ships or suffer lethal injuries from fishing gear. If we don't stop killing them, in 20 years they could be extinct. From the only known calving grounds to the shifting feeding grounds, ‘Last of the Right Whales' follows the North Atlantic right whale migration and the people committed to saving a species still struggling to recover from centuries of hunting.
Seeks to find the rare and endangered species of South Africa and establish what we need to do to conserve them. Documenting and recording the status of our endangered species by region.
The islands of Malaysia are jewels of the natural world, ecological paradises where ancient rainforests cascade down mountains into crystal clear seas. An intimate and stunning portrait of some of the most beautiful islands on earth.
One of the biggest continents crammed with adventures and possibilities, South America should be up there on any wildlife watcher's bucket list. From record breaking rivers and longest mountain ranges to the steepest waterfalls and most massive rainforests, the variety of landscapes supports a seemingly endless diversity of wildlife. Here you can find the biggest rodents, otters and parrots, with unique mammals and marine life and spectacular predators. Make sure you don't miss South America!
The richness of Portugal's coastal waters is amazing. Thousands of creatures live here, both in the water and on land. The portuguese coast is the ultimate frontier before the Atlantic Ocean. In the middle of the Atlantic, the archipelago of the Azores is home to one of the richest ocean ecosystems on the Planet. In this episode we will meet some of these species in a unique and revealing look at their lives.
Water is a vital element for the survival of all living beings on Planet Earth. Rivers are, therefore, real arteries for life. From the top of the mountains where the rivers begin to run, to their final destination, we will get to know the animals and landscapes that cross the heart of Wild Portugal.
Water is the key to life. It provides a haven for countless plants and animals, everything from water-loving cats and predatory birds to killer dragonflies and carnivorous foliage. It can be a nursery, a migration stopover and a larder. And there's place where water is gathered, drained and stored for all to enjoy – the wetland. Wetlands are some of the most remarkable ecosystems in the natural world everything from dragonflies and bats to fish and amphibians can thrive thanks to the wonderful wetland.
In this episode the volunteers discover the community's role in conservation and give a hand with some of the building projects. Honey harvesting proves hair-raising for a number of volunteers, particularly Kristina, who has a bee sting phobia …. Who could blame her! A new addition bolsters the conservation efforts in the form of an amazing tracker dog called Merwe. This is a special Dutch Shepherd breed that has an incredible combination of a heightened sense of smell, speed and formidable teeth. It's always a privilege to be able to get close to black rhino and it can often be quite an emotional moment for some of the volunteers, as is the case with Jane who can't hold the tears back as she feeds Tafika for the last time.
In this episode the volunteers experience close up encounters with iconic creatures. It's not often people can experience a walk with elephants and really appreciate the size of these beasts. Giraffe also happen to wonder close which makes the experience even more epic. The volunteers get to handle paint ball guns to get an understanding of how the anti poaching team operates and it seems like Kristina is a pretty good shot! And, nothing stands in the way of hard work, as it's all hands on deck securing electric strands to a border fence. This will dramatically improve the security at Imire.
In this episode we witness a desperate mission to save a spooked impala that got it's leg caught in a fence. Luckily the volunteers reacted quickly and made a plan to help the impala. One of the highlights for any volunteer at Imire is to interact with the incredibly clever elephants. Daily training is done the elephants to hone their skills. It's hard to believe but these gentle giants can actually track poachers. And, there is always time for fun tasks. It is vital for the volunteers to bond with each other so the Imire management team, devise amazing fun tasks, including this one, whereby 2 teams are challenged to build their own raft and race across the dam. After many laughs there is one clear winner.
Meet the new wild warrior volunteers, as they are introduced to Imire's extended animal family and they get to understand how the conservation program works. We get a good understanding of our feature volunteer as she prepares herself for a 3 month stay. What makes her tick and why is she dedicated to helping these wonderful animals? Getting dirty is part of the job as the volunteers tackle the paddock cleaning tasks. One of the highlights in this episode is attempting to catch and relocate a massive python that tried to eat Judy's dog and duiker!
Seeks to find the rare and endangered species of South Africa and establish what we need to do to conserve them. Documenting and recording the status of our endangered species by region.
In this final episode, Kristina shares her favourite highlights, humour or behind the scenes action from each of the 19 safari locations. It has indeed been an epic safari with encounters to remember for a lifetime.
The richness of Portugal's coastal waters is amazing. Thousands of creatures live here, both in the water and on land. The portuguese coast is the ultimate frontier before the Atlantic Ocean. In the middle of the Atlantic, the archipelago of the Azores is home to one of the richest ocean ecosystems on the Planet. In this episode we will meet some of these species in a unique and revealing look at their lives.
Water is a vital element for the survival of all living beings on Planet Earth. Rivers are, therefore, real arteries for life. From the top of the mountains where the rivers begin to run, to their final destination, we will get to know the animals and landscapes that cross the heart of Wild Portugal.
Water is a vital element for the survival of all living beings on Planet Earth. Rivers are, therefore, real arteries for life. From the top of the mountains where the rivers begin to run, to their final destination, we will get to know the animals and landscapes that cross the heart of Wild Portugal.
Water is the key to life. It provides a haven for countless plants and animals, everything from water-loving cats and predatory birds to killer dragonflies and carnivorous foliage. It can be a nursery, a migration stopover and a larder. And there's place where water is gathered, drained and stored for all to enjoy – the wetland. Wetlands are some of the most remarkable ecosystems in the natural world everything from dragonflies and bats to fish and amphibians can thrive thanks to the wonderful wetland.
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