Hawk Hunts Iguanas for Her Young

The Galapagos Islands are a living laboratory, a geological conveyor belt that births and k.ills a variety of plant and animal species. This series analyzes the astounding variety of animals and conveys the distinct characters of the islands, and it is presented in a groundbreaking new visual style paired with gripping cinematography.

While the western islands rise from the sea, promising a second sho.t at l.ife, the eastern islands fall back beneath the waves, ensuring only d.eath. The vast, verdant regions of the middle islands are home to an astounding diversity of species. Nowhere else on the planet are the dual processes of species generation and e.xtinction so clearly seen.

BBC EARTH! The world is a fascinating place filled with stories, beauty, and natural wonders. Here you’ll find amazing, fascinating, thought-provoking, and informative natural history content spanning 50 years. Nature doesn’t get any more dramatic, uncommon, or exclusive than this.