Saving paradise — Season 1, Episode 11: Torres del Paine, Jewel of Patagonia

Episode synopsis

A critical region of Patagonia has been protected since the creation of Torres Del Paine National Park in 1959. The plains and hills bordering the Andes have seen the return of large predators such as pumas, condors and foxes – as well as their prey, such as guanacos. Tourism has increased tenfold in the last 20 years, boosting the local economy; much to the delight of the ranchers who live alongside all this wildlife. But global warming and wildfires pose new threats to this fragile ecosystem.

About Saving paradise

The breathtaking beauty of some natural sites should not obscure their role as unique ecosystems. Within them, animal species and nature live in harmony. Sadly, their wealth makes them a prime target for men’s greed. The fight to protect them is a relentless one, and the people who lead it have become true heroes of our time.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Caño Cristales — The Five-Colored River
• E2Iguazu Falls — Biodiversity Treasure
• E3Lake Kaindy, The Treasure of the Kazakh Mountains
• E4The Lost World of the Galápagos
• E5The Sanctuary of Umphang in Thailand
• E6The Wild Archipelago of the Bissagos Islands
• E7The Chocolate Hills of Bohol
• E8Yala National Park — An Eden in Sri Lanka
• E9Daintree Rainforest Australia of the Origins
• E10Pantanal — A Biosphere Reserve in Danger
• E12Canaima and the Venezuelan Tepuis
• E13USA: Grand Canyon — A Heritage to Be Preserved