The Canary Islands

Off the African coast in the middle of the Atlantic, underwater volcanoes raged for millions of years and created a volcanic archipelago: the Canary Islands. Each of them has its own face. This series tells of natural spectacles, unique natural area.

Various species of animals and plants live on the islands of El Hierro and La Gomera, miraculously escaping extinction.

Discovers the wildlife and flora that call these islands home and finds out how life on these remote landmasses has led to some unique evolutionary traits.

Talks about Gran Canaria, a little island with 14 distinct climate zones. On one hand, rain hardly reaches Fuerteventura, while the trade winds bring rain to the north.

Discovers the wildlife and flora that call these islands home and finds out how life on these remote landmasses has led to some unique evolutionary traits.