Spain is found at the crossroads between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, resulting in diverse landscapes, ancient cultures and magnificent wildlife.
They say an elephant never forgets if we could enter the brain of a veteran elephant, what would we see?
Extinction, a daunting and confusing word. A force of nature, that sees the end of species, but also heralds the birth of others. Right now the extinction rate could be as much as 10,000 times faster than it should be. 20% of fish, a fifth of all reptiles and a quarter of mammals face extinction. If we are to do anything to stem the tide of extinction we must understand the lifestyles of those in danger. The future for countless animals is uncertain, but one thing is for sure – we have a lot to learn.
We love to measure aspects of life at its extremes. The biggest, the tallest, even the rarest – some of the most iconic creatures in the natural world. Many are familiar but it's also important to recognise some of the more surprising record breakers.
Biological instinct is driven by three things: the desire to stay alive, to find food and to breed. But to do all these things, animals first need a home. Out in the wilderness a safe place to call home can be the difference between life and death. A place to secure meals, raise their families and hide from danger. Ideal spots are in short supply and well worth fighting for! From lion scraps to insect warfare, these conflicts can provide us with the most remarkable spectacles in the animal kingdom.
For those of us that long to escape the rat race the pull of the wild can be strong. Whether we're risking our lives with extreme sports, following our animal passions or just taking a walk on the wild side, the natural world calls to us. What's more, the power of nature tests our limits, opens our eyes and heals our hearts in equal measure. So why try to resist such a beautiful, exciting and enlightening siren song? Perhaps there's nothing better for us humans than to follow the pull of the wild.
In the animal kingdom the desire to breed and defend young sits above all else, and every creature deploys its own unique strategies to get the job done. Some fight for their own with lethal jaws, whilst others get in help, making use of neighbourhood bodyguards for hire. Some rely on close friends to help them out and others choose to isolate themselves in a fortress instead. Whatever their plan for a safe home, one thing's for sure - animals will stop at nothing to defend their families.
In the animal kingdom the desire to breed and defend young sits above all else, and every creature deploys its own unique strategies to get the job done. Some fight for their own with lethal jaws, whilst others get in help, making use of neighbourhood bodyguards for hire. Some rely on close friends to help them out and others choose to isolate themselves in a fortress instead. Whatever their plan for a safe home, one thing's for sure - animals will stop at nothing to defend their families.
From subtle to shocking, colour enhances the beauty of the natural world. Colour is a language to most living things, whether as a warning, camouflage or a come on. But there's more to colour than just pigment. Colours define how many animals behave, how they mate and how they inter-act with one another. For us the beautiful and varied shades of the animal kingdom form a spec-tacular kaleidoscope of colours. With all the diversity in the world, sit back and enjoy all the col-ours of the animal kingdom.
From the highest mountain to the lowest valley, rivers and streams are freshwater highways, de-livering essential life blood to all kinds of wildlife. From some of the most iconic species like the otter and the trout, to the unfamiliar and elusive, like the delicate harvest mouse. Life on these freshwater freeways can be tough, and for many it's a constant battle just to stay alive. Take a break from the oceans and turn to the rivers and streams, home to the real wild waters of the nat-ural world.
Life is rarely easy for seals, and yet all over the world they consistently rise to the challenge – and always have fun doing it.
Squirrels have conquered tundra, deserts, forests and more, developing ingenious life skills along the way, from stashing nuts to fighting snakes.
Most of the life of an otter goes unseen following a young otter family we'll reveal the secrets of the otter's world.
In the animal kingdom the desire to breed and defend young sits above all else, and every creature deploys its own unique strategies to get the job done. Some fight for their own with lethal jaws, whilst others get in help, making use of neighbourhood bodyguards for hire. Some rely on close friends to help them out and others choose to isolate themselves in a fortress instead. Whatever their plan for a safe home, one thing's for sure - animals will stop at nothing to defend their families.
From subtle to shocking, colour enhances the beauty of the natural world. Colour is a language to most living things, whether as a warning, camouflage or a come on. But there's more to colour than just pigment. Colours define how many animals behave, how they mate and how they inter-act with one another. For us the beautiful and varied shades of the animal kingdom form a spec-tacular kaleidoscope of colours. With all the diversity in the world, sit back and enjoy all the col-ours of the animal kingdom.
From the highest mountain to the lowest valley, rivers and streams are freshwater highways, de-livering essential life blood to all kinds of wildlife. From some of the most iconic species like the otter and the trout, to the unfamiliar and elusive, like the delicate harvest mouse. Life on these freshwater freeways can be tough, and for many it's a constant battle just to stay alive. Take a break from the oceans and turn to the rivers and streams, home to the real wild waters of the nat-ural world.
Life is rarely easy for seals, and yet all over the world they consistently rise to the challenge – and always have fun doing it.
Squirrels have conquered tundra, deserts, forests and more, developing ingenious life skills along the way, from stashing nuts to fighting snakes.
Most of the life of an otter goes unseen following a young otter family we'll reveal the secrets of the otter's world.
In the animal kingdom the desire to breed and defend young sits above all else, and every creature deploys its own unique strategies to get the job done. Some fight for their own with lethal jaws, whilst others get in help, making use of neighbourhood bodyguards for hire. Some rely on close friends to help them out and others choose to isolate themselves in a fortress instead. Whatever their plan for a safe home, one thing's for sure - animals will stop at nothing to defend their families.