Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge
Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Portugal, shaped by its history as a global trading hub. From forest to coast, witness the majesty of the country’s wild horses, storks, monk seals, flamingos and more.
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Preview of Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge
S40 E13 - 30s
Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Portugal, shaped by its history as a global trading hub. From forest to coast, witness the majesty of the country’s wild horses, storks, monk seals, flamingos and more.
Monk Seals on the Brink of Extinction
S40 E13 - 2m 22s
The Mediterranean and the coastal waters of North Africa and western Europe were once home to hundreds of thousands of Mediterranean monk seals. These days just 300 or so remain. Over centuries they have been hunted to the brink of extinction.
Meet Portugal's 20,000-Year-Old Wild Horses
S40 E13 - 2m 46s
The stars of Portugal's only national park are not newcomers. Wild Garrano horses have lived in the Peneda-Gerês mountains of northern Portugal for 20,000 years.
Fox Attempts to Steal Carcass From Flock of Vultures
S40 E13 - 1m 25s
When a piece of carrion is spotted on this side of the border, griffon, black, and bearded vultures descend en masse. A strict ranking system applies at the carcass, but one visitor turns up without an invitation.
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