Thousands of miles from the nearest anything, these islands scattered across all 7 seas from the Antarctic to the tropics are amongst the remotest places on earth. But life here isn't lonesome. They teem with life from huge penguin colonies to the world's richest coral reefs. Because many are so remote they have acted as laboratories of evolution shaping life in unexpected and dramatic ways. Thrushes that once fed on seeds have evolved a taste for meat. Turtles have become extreme navigators and seabirds nest on single islands and nowhere else in the world. These islands all have one thing in common, they are all British overseas territories....
Thousands of miles from the nearest anything, these islands scattered across all 7 seas from the Antarctic to the tropics are amongst the remotest places on earth. But life here isn't lonesome. They teem with life from huge penguin colonies to the world's richest coral reefs. Because many are so remote they have acted as laboratories of evolution shaping life in unexpected and dramatic ways. Parrot fish that create beaches. Crabs that are big enough to eat coconuts, and a bright blue lizard. These islands all have one thing in common, they are all British overseas territories. Like sanctuaries in this vast ocean, they harbour a wealth of animals...
Zanzibar is a land of giants. Isolated from mainland Africa these islands harbour some of the most unique animals with many being the largest found anywhere in the world. From giant snails to the largest shark on earth, the whale shark they dwarf their mainland cousins.
The 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.
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
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. But each fall, the islands inhabitants must adapt and prepare to face the coming winter. Some will leave, among them humpback whales and turkey vultures who migrate to warmer climes.
