Incredible Migrations

Summary In a world governed by the ebb and flow of the seasons, animals need a strategy to survive. Where some wait out the harder times, others need to hit the road in search of greener pastures. The great wildebeest migrations see millions of beasts moving in unison- chasing the rains, chasing the sunshine, chasing sustenance. Meanwhile, off the coast, seasonal events open a passage for recently spawned sardines - this episode allows us to witness a true feat of nature as billions of fish are pursued by millions of predators as they make their way up the coast. Bear witness to some of the greatest migrations on earth.

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 9, 2020

Countries of origin : South Africa

Language : English

Production companies : Lion Mountain Media

Summary In a world governed by the ebb and flow of the seasons, animals need a strategy to survive. Where some wait out the harder times, others need to hit the road in search of greener pastures. The great wildebeest migrations see millions of beasts moving in unison- chasing the rains, chasing the sunshine, chasing sustenance. Meanwhile, off the coast, seasonal events open a passage for recently spawned sardines - this episode allows us to witness a true feat of nature as billions of fish are pursued by millions of predators as they make their way up the coast. Bear witness to some of the greatest migrations on earth.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 9, 2020

Countries of origin : South Africa

Language : English

Production companies : Lion Mountain Media

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Baskavígin

Baskavígin

June, 1615. After several months at sea, ploughing through the turbulent waters of the North Atlantic, three whaling vessels from San Sebastian land on the far north of frozen Iceland. There the scholar Jón Guðmundsson, Jón the Wise, has been expectantly awaiting the arrival of the Basques. Eighty-three weather-beaten sailors, captained by Martín de Villafranca, Pedro de Aguirre and Esteban de Tellería. Autumn arrives, and the Nordic cold brings with it famine and want, leading a young Icelandic man to rob a large piece of whale blubber from the whaling station. The act leads to a confrontation. Furthermore, just before the Basque crew sets out to return to San Sebastian, a huge storm sinks three of its ships, leaving the Basque men trapped on the island. Faced with the impossible task of surviving the frozen winter without suitable facilities, as well as local legislation that prevents them from staying on the island over winter, the 83 whalers spread out in vain to search for vessels in which to travel home. In the meantime, protected by King Christian IV's legislation, Ari Magnússon sees a chance to assert his authority and gain reputation, by leading the peasantry to capture and murder the Basques The time is now right to explore this intrepid adventure of extreme survival, through the eyes of the erudite Jón Guðmundsson; the scholar who publicly denounced the death of his Basque friends and the biggest massacre in Iceland's history through his writings. An accusation he would pay for dearly, by being condemned to exile until his death.

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