Man and the Earth

The Lords of the Forest I

The life of the red deer, from birth to maturity.

The Lords of the Forest II

In the forests and thickets of central, southern, and western Spain, in the ecosystem known as the Mediterranean forest,

The Little Killers I

In the animal community of the Mediterranean forest, small herbivores, plant-eating animals such as mice, garden dormice

The Little Killers II

In the Mediterranean forest, small herbivores such as mice, garden dormice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits are abundant. T

The Black Vulture I

The great winged scavenger of the Mediterranean forest is the black vulture. In prehistoric times, black vultures must h

The Black Vulture II

The great winged scavenger of the Mediterranean forest is the black vulture. In prehistoric times, black vultures must h

The Storks I

Families of white storks arrived on the Iberian Peninsula in the middle of winter. They return to their old nests and ca

The Storks II

Storks have a wide and highly varied dietary range; they eat anything that is not plant matter. Their favorite prey incl

Bonelli's Eagle I

The fastest and most acrobatic of European eagles, known to Anglo-Saxon naturalists as the hawk-eagle, nests on the clif

Bonelli's Eagle II

The fastest and most acrobatic of European eagles, known to Anglo-Saxon naturalists as the hawk-eagle, nests on the clif

The Iberian Wild Goat I

Defeated, before dying, the old wild goat remembers his life: the golden eagle attack in his youth, the harsh winters, t

The Iberian Wild Goat II

Defeated, before dying, the old wild goat remembers his life: the golden eagle attack in his youth, the harsh winters, t

The Pirate of the Thicket

The most representative bird of prey of European forests is the goshawk. With swift and acrobatic flight, armed with pow

Las Tablas de Daimiel I

Shallow, vast steppe lagoons are of extraordinary importance for migratory waterfowl in Mediterranean countries. Drainag

Las Tablas de Daimiel II

Shallow, vast steppe lagoons are of extraordinary importance for migratory waterfowl in Mediterranean countries. Drainag

The Living Projectile

The fastest of all living animals is the peregrine falcon. In vertical or diagonal dives, it reaches speeds of over 350

The Valley of the Eagles

Four species of eagles live in Spain: the golden eagle, the imperial eagle, Bonelli's eagle, and the booted eagle. The i

Taiga, the Goshawk

Through the medieval rules of falconry, the bird is tamed and trained until its will is won over.

The Fawn I

Starting from a close-up of the magnificent trophy, the life of the deer is reconstructed.

The Fawn II

The life of the magnificent deer is like a river: from when he was nothing more than a cub chased by a lynx, protected b

El Hosquillo, Bears

Deep in the Cuenca mountain range, occupying a great tectonic trench of pine forests crossed by a crystalline river, lie

Falconry I

Peregrine falcons and other raptors have been domesticated by humans since ancient times to hunt various species of bird

Falconry II

In the Middle Ages, the taming and use of high-flying falcons was known as "altanería."

The Shrike

One of the most fearsome pirates of the Mediterranean forest is a small bird barely larger than a sparrow. Capable of ca

The Last Vultures of Europe

In this episode, besides vultures, different species appear, among which the eagle (imperial and short-toed), storks, wo

The Golden Eagle I

An in-depth look at the Spanish golden eagle, from the courtship display to the moment the eaglets leave the nest.

The Golden Eagle II

An in-depth look at the Spanish golden eagle, from the courtship display to the moment the eaglets leave the nest.

The Garden Dormouse I

In this first part, all the processes of reproductive biology and rearing of the young of the species also known as the

The Garden Dormouse II

Second part on the life of the garden dormouse, or hill rat. The garden dormouse is one of the most beautiful rodents in

The Griffon Vulture I

A carrion bird of steppe and mountain, the griffon vulture saw its ecological opportunities increase on the Iberian Peni

The Griffon Vulture II

Second part on the existence of the griffon vulture as a carrion bird.

The Bee-eater I

Birds of African origin, bee-eaters spend part of the spring and summer in Spain. Sporting a beautiful multicolored plum

The Bee-eater II

The secrets of the bee-eater's life, from the courtship display to the ritualized fights the chicks engage in to maintai

The Wolf

An episode explaining the wolf's relationship with humans from its origins.

Zoological Olympics I

Iberian wildlife boasts several champions in different sporting disciplines; in this episode, Félix Rodríguez de la Fu

Zoological Olympics II

Nature has its own ranking of athletes, and in this episode Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente studies the abilities of each

Migratory Birds

Spain is a stopover and nesting site for several migratory species. In autumn, shortly after the storks and herons leave

The Woodpeckers I

These birds, belonging to the order Piciformes, build their nests by drilling into wood. Among woodpeckers, some are pra

The Woodpeckers II

In this episode, we observe that woodpecker chicks develop quickly.

The Woodpeckers III

Woodpeckers are insectivores and contribute to the health of the forests where they nest.

The Wild Boar I

Among the large mammals of our wildlife, wild boars are without a doubt the most abundant and thriving. The high number

The Wild Boar II

The natural predators of wild boars are lynxes, eagles, and wolves, although a large number of animals are also killed d

The Wise Vulture

In this episode, we will learn firsthand how the Egyptian vulture is capable of using tools to perform tasks essential t

The Beautiful Killer

The genet is a predatory mammal of nocturnal habits that lives throughout Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and southwester

The Hunting Game I

Among the most aggressive carnivores are undoubtedly the mustelids. In a small burrow, a polecat fights to the death wit

The Hunting Game II

As soon as the young polecats finish nursing, their parents carry the animals they capture into the burrow to feed their

The Family Clan

Today's episode shows us how a wolf pack lives from the birth of the pups until they leave the den. The wolf cubs grow r

Innocent Killers

In this episode we can see that the Mediterranean forest is home to abundant small herbivores, such as mice, garden dorm

The Cormorant

While the crew sails through the waters of the Cabrera sub-archipelago, they discover a small cormorant chick that has f

Nocturnal Raptors I

In this episode we can see Félix and his crew, including biologist Carlos Sanz, capturing different owls and nocturnal

Nocturnal Raptors II

In this episode we can see Félix and his crew, including biologist Carlos Sanz, capturing different owls and nocturnal

The Corvids I

Corvids, like all omnivores, are extraordinarily intelligent. Their courtship behavior, nest building, social conduct, a

The Corvids II

Corvids, like all omnivores, are extraordinarily intelligent. Their courtship behavior, nest building, social conduct, a

Operation Fox I

Another animal in danger of extinction, the Iberian fox. In this episode we can observe its life and habits.

Operation Fox II

The foxes captured unharmed by eagles are released equipped with electronic transmitters that allow their movements to b

Cabrera, Island Paradise I

The Cabrera sub-archipelago, located in the Balearic archipelago, is made up of a group of islands and islets that are h

Cabrera, Island Paradise II

The Cabrera sub-archipelago, in the Balearic Islands, is made up of a group of islands and islets that are home to a mul

The Imperial Eagle I

Courtship displays, nest building, incubation; the early life of the eaglets and departure from the nest in the three mo

The Imperial Eagle II

One of the most beautiful and scarce raptors in the world is the imperial eagle, which has its last refuge on the Iberia

The Social Hunter

The wolf is a predator that lives and operates within perfectly hierarchical groups. Four years of studying and filming

The Conquest of Water I

In mountain rivers, crystal-clear and pure rapids, larvae of certain insects such as dragonflies, caddisflies, diving be

The Conquest of Water II

The white-throated dipper is capable of diving in churning, fast-flowing waters to capture the larvae and adult insects

Doñana National Park I

After the dry season, the Guadalquivir marshland restarts its biological cycle with the first autumn rains. Two natural

Doñana National Park II

We can see how the Guadalquivir marshlands begin their biological cycle with the first autumn rains. Throughout the year

Doñana National Park III

The Guadalquivir marshland, like all estuaries and wetlands in warm climates, reaches very high levels of nutrient produ

Doñana National Park IV

During the second half of July, the dried-out beds of the marshland begin to crack. The most striking event in the Doña

The Little Winged Hunters I (The Hobby)

The hobby is a small migratory falcon that nests in Europe and winters in Africa and Madagascar. It is so fast and resil

The Little Winged Hunters II (The Kestrel)

A study of the kestrel's behavior, its nesting process, rearing and emancipation of the chicks, and its prodigious hunti

The Little Winged Hunters III (The Sparrowhawk)

The sparrowhawk is one of the most common little winged hunters in forested areas: its nesting process, rearing of the c

The Steppe Birds I

The Castilian steppe was created by man, just like the vast bare plains of Extremadura, Aragon, and lower Andalusia. Ori

The Steppe Birds II

In April, the mating display of the great bustards takes place. The bearded old males, weighing up to 17 kilograms, acqu

The Steppe Birds III

The rearing of great bustard chicks from hatching to emancipation had never been filmed in the wild. These enormous bird

The Last Lynx

A huge, old lynx roams a Spanish mountain range, trying to capture some prey, but his attacks on rabbits, partridges, an

The Rodents I

The most adaptable of mammals, after man, are the rodents: rats, mice, voles, dormice... they proliferate in fields and

Rescued from Extermination

According to data provided by paleontologists, the fallow deer and the mouflon disappeared from the European continent w

The Rodents II

For the study of rodents, they have been divided into two parts: common or urban rodents such as the rat, and wild ones

The Red-Legged Partridge

The common or red-legged partridge, the favorite quarry of millions of hunters, is a bird of singular beauty, strength,

Iberian Nocturnal Raptors

Filmed in full action thanks to electronic equipment, the nocturnal raptors show us their attributes as efficient hunter

The Sierras of Cazorla and Segura I

In the middle of March, snow covers the sierras of Cazorla and Segura. The golden eagle performs its mating displays in

The Sierras of Cazorla and Segura II

In early June, the great herd of wild goats ascends through the black pine forest in search of fresh pastures. The pair

On the Brink of Extinction I

In some of our mountains, animals on the brink of extinction survive, specifically the bearded vulture, the brown bear,

On the Brink of Extinction II

In some of our mountains, animals on the brink of extinction survive, specifically the bearded vulture, the brown bear,

On the Brink of Extinction III

In some of our mountains, animals on the brink of extinction survive, specifically the bearded vulture, the brown bear,

Prisoners of the Forest I

The immense forest that covered the Iberian Peninsula in still-historical times has been destroyed to the point of turni

Prisoners of the Forest II

A new chapter begins in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula: the bellowing season.

Man and the Wolf

This episode summarizes the daily life at the filming camps of the Man and the Earth crew, always immersed in the heart

Iberian Diurnal Raptors

Spain is the richest nation in Europe for birds of prey: black vultures, griffon vultures, Egyptian vultures, bearded vu

The Kingfisher

The sub-archipelago of Cabrera, located in the Balearic archipelago, is made up of a group of islands and islets that ar

The Flamingos

The shallow, saline waters of the Fuente de Piedra lagoon welcome a large number of flamingos year after year, the last

The Living River I

Over the course of two episodes, we follow the course of a mountain river. On its uninterrupted journey, the waterways b

The Living River II

Second part dedicated to following the course of a mountain river, where a number of animals linked to the currents appe

Episode 92

Nahanni

The first unit of the Man and the Earth crew explores the Canadian wilderness all the way to Virginia Falls. 250 kilomet

The Frozen Cemetery

In 1971, a deep frozen cavern was discovered on a cliff face in Nahanni National Park, which was named the Valeria Grott

Kluane

On July 4, 1979, the first Canadian expedition begins to produce the first report from the interior of Kluane Park. Afte

Operation Peregrine

The peregrine falcon is one of Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente's favorite animals, and he dedicated an episode of the Can

The Beaver Lake

After traveling more than 50,000 kilometers across Canada, the Man and the Earth crew goes in search of beavers to obser

Great Canadian Wildlife I

In Canada, extremely favorable circumstances have come together for the survival of wildlife. First, colonization came l

Great Canadian Wildlife II

The Man and the Earth crew travels to the Canadian national park of Pacific Rim, on Vancouver Island, to film the gray w

Operation Caribou

One of the most important animals of northern Canada is the caribou. This large cervid, which feeds mainly on lichens, w

Operation Rescue

In the last days of autumn, nearly all the lakes, rivers, and lagoons of northern Canada are already frozen over. As a r

Winter in Canada

In the month of November, a large part of Canada is covered in snow. The Man and the Earth crew, flying through a snowst

The Trapper

The trappers of Canada have become famous worldwide through the stories of novelist Jack London: their primitive life in

Adventure in Canada

The adventure through Nahanni National Park begins with a descent down this river aboard two powerful steel boats with j

Iditarod. 1,000 Miles on Ice I

This time, Man and the Earth travels to a remote corner of the planet. Alaska awaits us, but it is not its legendary bea

Iditarod. 1,000 Miles on Ice II

In the first part of the thousand-mile race, we saw how the start and each stage are organized. Here we will see how Fé