Wild Life

Name: Wild Life
Released: 2013-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

This breathtaking series aims at discovering why two very different regions of the planet, very far away from each other, are so rich in biodiversity. Central America is a strip of land connecting two large land masses, a small region with an extraordinary natural richness. The Iberian Peninsula is the most bio-diverse region in Europe, acting as an umbilical cord between Africa and Europe.

2013 · 51m

EPISODE 1

The Great Bridge

Central America is a strip of land connecting two large land masses, a small region with an extraordinary natural richness. The Iberian Peninsula is the most bio-diverse region in Europe, acting as an umbilical cord between Africa and Europe. Both places are defined as "biological bridges."
EPISODE 2

Tracks in the Jungle

When the Isthmus of Panama closed 4 million years ago, the two largest oceans of the planet were separated and massive geological events created a unique place. Discover five incredibly diverse regions within Central America and the Caribbean.
EPISODE 3

Nature's Erector Set

Central America is home to some of the most breathtaking animals in the world. In vast and dramatic forests, several dynamic species of animal cohabitate - from the fierce jaguar to the clever monkey.
EPISODE 4

The Old World Connection

All life on Earth is connected.
EPISODE 5

Forests Between Two Worlds

At the edge of the Old World there is a peninsula connecting Europe and Africa. With warm sheltering tropics in its southern regions and a mountainous north of wet and old forests, the Iberian Peninsula contains mystery and diversity.
EPISODE 6

Mediterranean Puzzle

Life in the Iberian Peninsula is lush and varied. Learn how two opposing worlds were joined in a single territory that remained isolated by the Pyrenees Mountains. The results are a collection of forgotten places, exciting animals, and unique splendors.