Hunting has been a long-standing cultural tradition in the North Eastern India for long. But with the shirking of the forests and endangering of the wildlife, hunting has become unsustainable. But it is not that this has stopped hunting.
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The Royal Bengal Tiger is in it's most primeval form here in the Sunderbans. `The tangled mangroves along the tributaries of the river Ganga are one of the most fearsome forests of the World. The tigers could kill humans and eat them.
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.
This stunning series uncovers 'The Secret Life Of Owls' as never seen before, using a special camera rig to follow families of owls in a wild corner of rural Essex, through winter, spring and summer.
Islands worldwide are grand experiments in nature, with their isolation creating unique conditions for animals to diverge from the norm. On the far west of the Australian continent lies Rottnest Island where one of the worlds ‘happiest', yet most vulnerable marsupials the Quokka thrives. How do they survive here in such inhospitable conditions and nowhere else? In a world first, the entire life cycle of the Quokka will be filmed using special natural history filming techniques to expose the secrets of its survival mechanisms.
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.
Although Portugal is a country with a relatively small territory, the difference of landscapes is quite notorious.
Hunting has been a long-standing cultural tradition in the North Eastern India for long. But with the shirking of the forests and endangering of the wildlife, hunting has become unsustainable. But it is not that this has stopped hunting.
The Royal Bengal Tiger is in it's most primeval form here in the Sunderbans. `The tangled mangroves along the tributaries of the river Ganga are one of the most fearsome forests of the World. The tigers could kill humans and eat them.
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.
On the savannah of southern Africa, rains have turned the land green and lush. It's the time of plenty and for the cast of wild characters here, cashing in is priority number one.
Elephant human conflict has been going on in India for decades. Only now it has increased because of the shrinking forests and the expanding human habitation. North Bengal with it's fragmented habitat of tea gardens, human habitation and paddy fields is a hot bed of conflict
Rhino horn is very expensive in the illegal market and the poachers know it. Kaziranga has the only concentrated population of the one horned Rhino in the world. And poachers are attracted to Kaziranga like ants are to sugar.
Stewart Island, New Zealand's third largest and southernmost island, is a place of dramatic beauty and unpredictability. Here, the Pot-bellied Seahorse father has extra responsibilities, the Octopus is both hunter and hunted, and 82 Great White Sharks need to eat, too. Standing at just 30cm and weighing only 1 kg, the Little Blue Penguin is nonetheless a swift swimmer and a determined parent.
This stunning series uncovers 'The Secret Life Of Owls' as never seen before, using a special camera rig to follow families of owls in a wild corner of rural Essex, through winter, spring and summer.
Islands worldwide are grand experiments in nature, with their isolation creating unique conditions for animals to diverge from the norm. On the far west of the Australian continent lies Rottnest Island where one of the worlds ‘happiest', yet most vulnerable marsupials the Quokka thrives. How do they survive here in such inhospitable conditions and nowhere else? In a world first, the entire life cycle of the Quokka will be filmed using special natural history filming techniques to expose the secrets of its survival mechanisms.
On the African plains lions rule. They're not the biggest or fastest animals around, but stealth, teamwork and the strength of the pride means they almost always come out on top.
On the savannah of southern Africa, rains have turned the land green and lush. It's the time of plenty and for the cast of wild characters here, cashing in is priority number one.
Rhino horn is very expensive in the illegal market and the poachers know it. Kaziranga has the only concentrated population of the one horned Rhino in the world. And poachers are attracted to Kaziranga like ants are to sugar.
Stewart Island, New Zealand's third largest and southernmost island, is a place of dramatic beauty and unpredictability. Here, the Pot-bellied Seahorse father has extra responsibilities, the Octopus is both hunter and hunted, and 82 Great White Sharks need to eat, too. Standing at just 30cm and weighing only 1 kg, the Little Blue Penguin is nonetheless a swift swimmer and a determined parent.
This stunning series uncovers 'The Secret Life Of Owls' as never seen before, using a special camera rig to follow families of owls in a wild corner of rural Essex, through winter, spring and summer.
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