magical places. here age-old relationships between animals, people and trees still survive. these bonds are needed like never before as they ancient forests face unprecedented threats. 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 our 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. patagonia s forests are filled with fascinating wildlife and jaw-dropping vistas unlike anywhere else on earth. we re on a journey of discovery through patagonia s wild lands from its northern rain forests to the tip of south america where the trees have to tough out long, freezing winters. forests filled with a host of miraculous creatures. many found nowhere else on earth. today though these ancient woodlands are under siege, sometimes from
while mom s feathers are all black. they are kept busy by the growing chick. he begins to get his own red crest and his face still has some black feathers. he has a way to go. the woodpecker couples are monogamous, defending their territory and sharing parenting duties for over two years. the family depends on the old growth forest with plenty of rotty wood. teeming with juicy insects and grubs.