About this season
Isolated for hundreds of thousands of years, islands can harbour some extreme examples of life. Natural selection drives evolution in unusual and dramatic ways. Groups of individuals adapt in unique ways, leading to the rapid development of new species. Wild Islands' travels to the heart of some of the world's most fascinating island locations and celebrates the diversity of wildlife found there.
Episodes (4)
1. Caribbean
Aired 3 January 2016 • 44 min
The breath-taking Caribbean has been shaped by millions of years of unstoppable volcanic forces and ferocious hurricanes, creating a network of 7,000 islands, each one more unique than the next.
2. Zanzibar
Aired 10 January 2016 • 44 min
Zanzibar is a land of giants. Isolated from mainland Africa, these islands nourish some of the earth’s most unique animals, many being the largest found anywhere in the world.
3. Falklands
Aired 17 January 2016 • 44 min
The Falkland Islands' pristine coastlines and bountiful seas offer a lifeline and breeding centre for millions of penguins each year. Though while some find sanctuary on dry land, there's a daily battle to survive in the waters which surround these wild and rocky shores.
4. Vancouver
Aired 24 January 2016 • 44 min
Nestled alongside Canada's south west coast, Vancouver Island is home to the richest Pacific wildlife. Sea lions and killer whales are among the marine predators enjoying the abundant seafood in the surrounding waters, while black bears, marmots and beavers enjoy the rich pickings on land.