Wales: Land of the Wild

59min

Documentary

Wales: Land of the Wild tells the story of the country's wildlife across twelve dramatic months. The series follows some of Wales's most iconic and charismatic animals from ked kites to grey seals across the year, and in doing so we ll come to know and understand the dynamic forces that influence wildlife in this beautiful country. Each episode captures the moments most associated with that time of year: birth and regeneration in the spring months, growing up and forging a new life across the summer, preparing for the change in autumn and then surviving the winter.

Episodes

Cast

The Return of The Sun

1. The Return of The Sun

59min

4th Apr 2019

It is the first day of spring but winter has a sting in its tail as the country is blanketed with snow. As the sun returns, the breeding season finally gets underway.

The Trials of Spring

2. The Trials of Spring

59min

11th Apr 2019

It is the middle of spring and the brightest time of year in Wales. The race is on to breed, but predators are on the hunt.

The Heat is On

3. The Heat is On

59min

18th Apr 2019

It is summer and the country is basking in a heatwave. In this season of extremes, it is time for some of Wales's smaller - and more exotic - wild animals to shine.

The Gathering Storm

4. The Gathering Storm

59min

25th Apr 2019

It is autumn, the season of change. Wildlife is on the move, and there are battles to be fought to win mates and secure the right to breed. But time is short as winter is coming.

First air date

4th Apr 2019

Last air date

25th Apr 2019

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

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