Wild Wild East

Season 12016

Using the latest in technology, this series journeys to the North American maritime woods and waters, a legendary land-of-plenty that is unrivaled in natural beauty, wildlife and rough-hewn diversity on an epic scale. More than twice the size of the UK, though with only 3% of the human population, it’s a world where wildlife runs strong and free.

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14 Episodes

E01 Foxes

Red foxes have made a home on the jagged coast of Canada's eastern shore--right in the midst of their human neighbors. Burrow deep into this one-of-a-kind ecosystem on Prince Edward Island and learn about how its foxes continue to defy the odds of urban encroachment.

January 24, 2016

E02 Rivers

The American shad is an anadromous fish--one that spends most of its life at sea, but returns to its fresh water birthplace to spawn. Join us as we track this incredible species on its epic journey upstream and examine the impact it has on the entire ecosystem of the North American east coast.

January 31, 2016

E03 Sky

Fly above the waters of Bras d'Or Lake on Canada's eastern shore, where the bald eagle reigns supreme as an apex predator. Despite its exalted standing, another bird--the osprey--competes for prey in a fascinating duel for survival and dominion.

January 31, 2016

E04 Tides

Along the jagged coast of Nova Scotia, the rise and fall of the tide in Duncan's Cove and the Bay of Fundy provides food and refuge for a plethora of creatures. Peek into this delicate and diverse ecosystem of wild seals, native herons, and migratory sandpipers.

January 31, 2016

E05 Pollinators

Embark on a trip to Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, where two very different insect species showcase their expert pollination skills: honey bees rely on organization and group efforts to find food, while monarch butterflies travel great distances to lay their eggs.

May 19, 2016

E06 City

Take a tour through the thriving wildlife community that inhabits eastern Canada's largest city, Halifax. From raucous raccoons that rule the night, to clever crows that never forget a face, a number of enterprising creatures have managed to carve a niche for themselves in the margins of its urban sprawl.

July 31, 2016

E07 Highlands

In the Acadian forests of the Cape Breton woodlands, a combination of human encroachment and unchecked moose, beaver, and moth activity have tipped the ecological balance to an unsustainable level. Can efforts to preserve this Canadian paradise pay dividends or is it too little, too late?

September 18, 2016

E08 Wetlands

In Nova Scotia, a rich network of wetland habitats provides the optimal conditions for amphibian and reptile species to thrive--including Blanding's turtle, one of the rarest on Earth. Learn about the extensive efforts in place to protect them from threats like climate change, habitat loss, and predation.

December 29, 2016

E09 Crustaceans

On Canada's eastern shore, crabs and lobsters are both important members of the local ecosystem and vital parts of the economy. If they struggle, so does an entire industry dependent on the year's catch. Dive into the hidden lives of these captivating crustaceans as they battle to hold their own against a changing climate, an invasive species, and each other.

October 23, 2016

E10 Horses of St. Pierre & Miquelon

Five hundred years ago, French colonists arrived on the Canadian island of Langlade and brought horses with them. Today, the descendants of this original herd are the semi-feral rulers of this French territory, running and grazing freely across the island's abundant pastures. Gallop along as we follow the unusual lives of these iconic equines.

January 29, 2017

E11 Invasion

Who knew that 100 starlings introduced to New York City's Central Park in 1890 would explode into 200 million a century later? Journey across the wild North American coast as we examine the impact these birds, and other invasive species, have had on their environments.

February 16, 2017

E12 Seasons

On Canada's east coast, the changing seasons offer a stern test for all, from the arctic-ready muskoxen of north Quebec, with their thick qiviut coats, to the woodland caribou of Gros Morne whose resistance to snow blindness helps them find food in the whitest terrain.

March 5, 2017

E13 Deer

In the North American wilderness, one animal is defying the effects of humanity's relentless expansion. What's the secret behind the white-tailed deer's population boom from just 500,000 in the early 20th century, to about 15 million today? Venture into the world of this highly adaptable mammal to find out.

June 22, 2017

E14 Migration

Whether it's a humpback whale guiding a calf on an 8,000-mile journey to the Bay of Fundy, or the long aerial journeys of Canada geese heading north to nest, some of the world's greatest migrations count the east coast of Canada along their route. Join us as we peek into the lives of these peripatetic protagonists.

November 28, 2018

Wild Wild East

E01 Foxes

E02 Rivers

E03 Sky

E04 Tides

E05 Pollinators

E06 City

E07 Highlands

E08 Wetlands

E09 Crustaceans

E10 Horses of St. Pierre & Miquelon

E11 Invasion

E12 Seasons

E13 Deer

E14 Migration

Race to Perfection

Povorot na schaste

Física o química: El reencuentro

The Law!

A to Z

Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

Det är inte så dumt att bli gammal

The Glory

Serendipity's Embrace

The Valley of The Wolves

History's Greatest Mysteries

Brama Kumbara

Lanky Girls

Yedi Numara

House Duties

سليمو وحريمو

The Beatles Anthology

Multi-Coloured Swap Shop

Час Сыча

E01 Foxes

E02 Rivers

E03 Sky

E04 Tides

E05 Pollinators

E06 City

E07 Highlands

E08 Wetlands

E09 Crustaceans

E10 Horses of St. Pierre & Miquelon

E11 Invasion

E12 Seasons

E13 Deer

E14 Migration