An Abandoned Baby Reindeer
Feeling the strong pull of migration, a mother leaves her born-too-soon baby behind. Near impossible to survive on its own in the wild, the newborn is given a second chance.
Episode 3 Preview | The Land of the Snow and Ice
Sami reindeer herders and modern conservationists are teaming up in a bid to save one of Europe’s wildest frontiers. Through ice and snow, the link between man and wild is being reforged.
The Arctic Fox
The Arctic fox's brilliant white fur has made it a target for hunters. As a result, the arctic fox population plummeted to as few as 50. Today, there’s hope for the arctic fox.
How Reindeer Have Used Frozen Rivers for Migration
Reindeer have been using frozen rivers as a pass way for thousands of years. However, many of these waterways have been impacted by man, making them extremely dangerous now.
Ermakov Island
With dikes removed, nature came back to life on Ermakov Island. With nature taking control, plants returned, fish and birds followed in huge numbers, and insects started to flourish.
The Danube Delta’s Fen Raft Spider
Meet the fen raft spider. It can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes but surfaces when it’s time to hunt. It uses surface tension of the water to pick up vibrations to catch its dinner.
The Delta's Pelican Colony
Made up of more than 18,500 birds, this pelican mega-colony is the Danube Delta’s largest. The Delta offers more than fish; it also provides the pelicans a pristine habitat.
Episode 4 Preview | Europe's Amazon
The Danube is the largest preserved wetland on the continent, a sanctuary for thousands of species - many are the last of their kind. Conservationists are working to preserve and restore these precious habitats before it’s too late.
Episode 2 Preview | Return of the Titans
In Europe’s Carpathian mountains, the introduction of bison is helping numerous other species to thrive, while just beyond this mountainous region, gray wolves are staging an astonishing return.
Europe's Wild Boar
The wild boar will eat almost anything, even tree bark. It’s one of the reasons they are widely spread and abundant throughout Europe.
The European Bison
Rarer than the white rhino, there are now around 7,000 wild and captive European bison. After their numbers dwindled, 12 were carefully bred in order to keep the gene line going.
Episode 1 Preview | The Missing Lynx
Across Iberia, food chains and ecosystems are being restored allowing endangered animals, including the rarest cat in the world, to flourish.
Learning to Hunt
A lynx cub tries to catch his first meal by mastering the art of ambush. The rabbit it's chasing isn’t very worried.
Iberian Lynx Cubs
Staying with their mothers until they’re about 10 months old, Iberian lynx cubs strengthen social bonds and develop physical abilities for breeding and hunting while playing with their siblings.
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Explore the resurgence of iconic wildlife and natural processes across Europe's most breathtaking landscapes, from the Arctic Circle to rich river wetlands, from deep forests to rugged mountain peaks.
Fighting Fire with Fire
With the dry, hot Iberian summers, vegetation becomes a tinderbox. With strategic burning, a controlled fire break is created. These fires, burning with 10 times less heat, leave plant roots and soil undamaged.
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