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Divided We Fall

Divided We Fall

Rocket Dog's pups are taken on an unscheduled outing away from the burrow by a pair of babysitters.

2026-07-05 23:34:14 +0000 UTC→2026-07-05 23:59:53 +0000 UTC(25m)
Wild Poland

Wild Poland

Where in Europe are bisons still to be found in the wild? And where do probably more migratory birds breed than in any other European country? The flora and fauna of Poland are full of surprises: the South is dominated by the 2000m peaks of the Tatra, to the North-East the Biebrza river forms one of the largest swamp regions of Europe, a paradise for rare birds like the ruff. Masuria is the breeding-ground for thousands of white storks, more than anywhere else on Earth. The much shier and rarer black stork also finds refuge in the large expanses of forest that stretch to the Baltic Sea. In winter, an icy wind sweeps Eastern Poland and only those with a thick skin survive in the region bordering Belorus. The cold doesn't bother the bison. Thick coats protect these ancient cattle against the snow and icy wind, but lack of food in winter does present a problem. The bison here are among the last of their kind. Once upon a time, huge herds roamed most of the European continent, today the only bison in Central Europe living in the wild are located in Eastern Poland. Poland's hard winters are no problem for otter and beaver, whose extremely dense coats protect them against the cold and enable them to swim and dive in the icy water. Although both animals are water-dwellers, they're not rivals: beavers are vegetarians and in winter eat stores of leaves and bark. Otters are active hunters all year round and live on fish and crabs. As soon as spring arrives in Poland, the river Biebrza becomes a hive of activity: thousands of birds vie with each other to be heard as they use the vast area of swampland to rest and breed. White-winged black terns and black-necked grebes build their nests, then the mating season begins for the ruffs, with the males strutting their stuff for potential mates.

2026-07-06 08:21:39 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 09:17:39 +0000 UTC(56m)
Rivers and Lakes

Rivers and Lakes

Water is the beginning of all life - including the wildlife of Germany. Beavers fell trees, otters play under water, kingfishers catch fish for their young. Lakes and rivers cover just 2.5% of the total area of the country. The episode Rivers and Lakes takes the viewer on a journey through the water world of Germany. In winter, the few ice-free surfaces are popular with waterfowl. Coots throng the source ponds of the River Havel, while above them white-tailed eagles gather for the hunt, as their prey swim openly beneath them. The coots stick together, swimming to and fro to make it difficult for the eagles to pick out one individual bird. But with each attack, the coots grow increasingly tired. In Spring, the ice melts and the lakes and rivers awake from their winter torpor. Germany has more than 800 rivers longer than 10km. They transport the life-giving liquid into all corners of the country. The water of the River Danube alone would be enough to fill Germany's biggest body of water, Lake Constance, in 12 months. Every year, six times the volume of the lake falls in the form of precipitation: 800 litres per square metre. Otters and beavers had a very hard time in recent centuries. They were hunted mercilessly for their fur and eaten in periods of fasting. Today, both species are protected and their populations are recovering.

2026-07-06 00:34:39 +0000 UTC→2026-07-06 01:35:39 +0000 UTC(1h1m)
To the South

To the South

At the first part of his journey, the photographer is lucky to get some shots of rare animal species. Between the gaps of the rocky mountains he traces funny creatures: Pica. They look like a mixture between hamsters and rabbits. From his hideout Benny Rebel manages to observe impressive Ibexes, a kind of wild goats with huge horns. Equipped with a special microcopter and night shot camera traps he tries to get a sneak into the life of shy inhabitants of the steppe. In his adventure he encounters lonesome dromedary herds and discovers a spooky cave of hyenas. Rebel witnesses owls, snakes and lizards living between the antique ruins of the old Persian capital Persepolis. Benny Rebel also is interested in the relationship between men and nature. He meets not only ranger in the wild, but also visitors of the magnificent Persian gardens in the middle of rough deserts. Between the fountains of freshly sputtering water pelicans take a bath. Young and old people walk in the green paradises in front of attractive mosques. Unexpected the 43 year old photographer meets animal lovers on the roof tops of urban houses. The bet on the flying skills of their specific breed of pigeons. And like a house from a fairy tale seem the historical pigeon towers with their unique architecture housing more than ten thousands of birds. Finally Benny Rebel traces an Asiatic cheetah in the semi desert. Less than a hundred of the big cats are left in the wild. The nature conservationist and photographer decides to come closer to the dangerous carnivore.

2026-07-05 21:26:25 +0000 UTC→2026-07-05 22:25:25 +0000 UTC(59m)
Between Finland and Sweden

Between Finland and Sweden

The Baltic Sea is the youngest ocean in the world and first evolved after the last Ice Age. We think we know everything about it, yet still it has many surprises in store. Wind and waves still shape the shores of the Baltic Sea to this day. The third episode takes us to the Bay of Bothnia. More than double the size of the Netherlands, it is the most unknown region of the Baltic Sea. In the winter, the Baltic Sea freezes over at a length of 300 kilometres. In this 1-metre-thick ice tank, the third species of seal - alongside the grey seal and common seal - copes well with the Baltic Sea. The ringed seal is perfectly adapted to the Arctic winter and carves out breathing holes into the ice. More than 10,000 of the animals still live between Sweden and Finland. The Bay of Bothnia only has a salt content of just 1%, which is why it freezes quicker than other regions of the Baltic Sea. Many rivers disembogue here and “sweeten” the sea. The Tornio is the longest natural river in Europe. It forms the border between Sweden and Finland. Even when frost is severe, the Kukkolaforsen rapids in Sweden never freeze over, otters go hunting here. When it gets dark in the winter, solar winds conjure colourful light effects in the Baltic Sea sky. The Aurora Borealis can be seen in the northern regions of the Baltic Sea as of mid-October. The coast of Lapland is also the home of the reindeer. The Sami's, reindeer breeders, bring their herds in winter to the Baltic Sea, as the snow is not as deep here as it is further inland and the animals have better access to lichens and mosses. When Lapland's coast is still frozen, 300 kilometres further south in the Kvarken Archipelago, a special spectacle takes place. Millions of fish head for the coast. Barrier beaches prevent them from reaching the coastal lagoons. They can only spawn where the water is salt-free.

2026-07-05 20:27:25 +0000 UTC→2026-07-05 21:26:25 +0000 UTC(59m)