shame. it goes into your heart and into your mind and it doesn t leave you. at the ends of the earth is a land of extremes. home to spectacular wildlife. for century, people and animals have battled for supremacy, but now enemies are becoming allies. together, they face new challenges. in a rapidly changing world. you are at the mercy of the elements. this is the story of what it takes to survive on the edge of the world. the land along patagonia s eastern coast is barren. [ seagulls ] but the sea is rich with life. the andes cut through patagonia, blocking moist air flowing from the pacific, creating the eighth largest desert in the world. but off the atlantic coast a cold southern current mixes with the warmer brazilian one, producing the perfect conditions for marine life. on land, a wild patchwork of desolate beaches, rocky outcrops and towering cliffs overlook one of the most important marine reserves on the planet. the top predator patrolling these
it was this combination of feeling awe and at the same time a little bit of horror and shame. it goes into your heart and into your mind and it doesn t leave you. at the ends of the earth is a land of extremes. home to spectacular wildlife. for centuries, people and animals have battled for supremacy, but now enemies are becoming allies. together, they face new challenges. in a rapidly changing world. you are at the mercy of the elements. this is the story of what it takes to survive on the edge of the world. the land along patagonia s eastern coast is barren. [ seagulls ] but the sea is rich with life. the andes cut through patagonia, blocking moist air flowing from the pacific, creating the eighth largest desert in the world. but off the atlantic coast a cold southern current mixes with the warmer brazilian one, producing the perfect conditions for marine life. on land, a wild patchwork of desolate beaches, rocky outcrops and towering cliffs overlook
on the beach north at about seven o clock this morning. most were already dead but 15 were still alive. police, the coast guard and charities try to help them. vets and special equipment were brought over from the mainland. but it proved too late and they were euthanised on welfare grounds. these are animals that have spent their entire lives in the water. they have evolved to not need the ability to support their own weight when they are out on the [and so they do gradually crush themselves and having been out such a long time now, the effect of that crushing can be fatal. pilot whales are one of the smaller species and part of the dolphin family. they are known for their strong social bonds. when one gets into difficulty, others often follow. one of the female whales was giving birth and this may have led to the stranding. jamie mcivor, bbc news. before we go, jane birkin, the anglo french action and singer who stylised the swinging 60s has died at age 76. for more on
this is thought to be one of the biggest strandings ever in britain. the pilot whales were found in the beach north of stornoway about seven o clock yesterday morning. most were already dead, but 15 were still alive. police, the coastguard and charities trying to help them. vets and special equipment were brought overfrom the mainland. but it proved too late, and they were euthanised on welfare grounds. these are animals that have spent their entire lives in the water. they have evolved to not need the ability to support their own weight when they re out on land. so they do gradually crush themselves. and having been out for such a long time now, the effect of that crushing can potentially be fatal. pilot whales are one of the smaller species and part of the dolphin family. they re known for their strong social bonds. when one gets into difficulty, others often follow. one of the female whales was giving birth, and this may have led to the stranding. jamie mciver, bbc news.
experts think the pod may have run into trouble, when a female among them became unwell while giving birth. here s jamie mcivor. this is thought to be one of the biggest strandings ever in britain. the pilot whales were found on the beach north at about seven o clock this morning. most were already dead but 15 were still alive. police, the coast guard and charities try to help them. vets and special equipment were brought over from the mainland. but it proved too late and they were euthanised on welfare grounds. these are animals that have spent their entire lives in the water. they have evolved to not need the ability to support their own weight when they are out on the land so they do gradually crush themselves and having been out such a long time now, the effect of that crushing can be fatal. pilot whales are one of the smaller species and part of the dolphin family. they are known for their strong social bonds. when one gets into difficulty, others often follow. one of the female w