Europe's New Wild

The Land of the Snow and Ice

48m 30s

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.

Episodes

Europe's Amazon

S1 E4 - 48m 29s

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.
The Land of the Snow and Ice

S1 E3 - 48m 30s

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.
Return of the Titans

S1 E2 - 48m 30s

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.
The Missing Lynx

S1 E1 - 48m 30s

Across Iberia, food chains and ecosystems are being restored allowing endangered animals, including the rarest cat in the world, to flourish.

Extras + Features

Episode 4 Preview | Europe's Amazon

S1 E4 - 30s

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.
Ermakov Island

S1 E4 - 2m 45s

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 Delta's Pelican Colony

S1 E4 - 2m 50s

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.
The Danube Delta’s Fen Raft Spider

S1 E4 - 2m 33s

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.
How Reindeer Have Used Frozen Rivers for Migration

S1 E3 - 2m 5s

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.
An Abandoned Baby Reindeer

S1 E3 - 2m 29s

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

S1 E3 - 30s

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

S1 E3 - 3m 23s

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.
The Eurasian Lynx

S1 E2 - 2m 13s

Two Eurasian lynx cubs are closely watched by their mother as they grow and play.
The European Bison

S1 E2 - 2m

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.
Europe's Wild Boar

S1 E2 - 2m 17s

The wild boar will eat almost anything, even tree bark. It’s one of the reasons they are widely spread and abundant throughout Europe.
Episode 2 Preview | Return of the Titans

S1 E2 - 30s

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.

Schedule

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Europe's New Wild

Return of the Titans

Sunday
Aug 14

7:00 pm

1 Hour

In the Carpathian mountains and other wildlife strongholds, nature is being given a helping hand -- the reintroduction of European Bison and the spread of the grey wolf across the continent signal a wildlife comeback.
Image

Europe's New Wild

Return of the Titans

Monday
Aug 15

4:00 am

1 Hour

In the Carpathian mountains and other wildlife strongholds, nature is being given a helping hand -- the reintroduction of European Bison and the spread of the grey wolf across the continent signal a wildlife comeback.
Image

Europe's New Wild

The Land of the Snow and Ice

Sunday
Aug 21

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Sámi reindeer herders and modern conservationists team up in a bid to save one of Europe's wildest frontiers.
Image

Europe's New Wild

The Land of the Snow and Ice

Monday
Aug 22

4:00 am

1 Hour

Sámi reindeer herders and modern conservationists team up in a bid to save one of Europe's wildest frontiers.
Image

Europe's New Wild

Europe's Amazon

Sunday
Aug 28

7:00 pm

1 Hour

The species of the Danube Delta, Europe's largest preserved wetland, depend on a healthy river to continue growing.
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Europe's New Wild

Europe's Amazon

Monday
Aug 29

4:00 am

1 Hour

The species of the Danube Delta, Europe's largest preserved wetland, depend on a healthy river to continue growing.

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