It is spring on the Antarctic Peninsula and the frozen wilderness is a veritable nursery for penguins, shore birds and seal pups. In episode four, Art Wolfe crosses the infamous Drake Passage – the treacherous body of water south of Cape Horn – to explore the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic coast in search of wildlife and landscapes emblematic of this pristine and unforgiving land. Explore this episode »
Located in the heart of South America, the Pantanal is the worlds largest wetland and home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on the planet. It’s a unique place where human activity and wildlife coexist. Here Brazilian cowboys ride herd alongside toothy caimans, giant otters, capybaras, macaws and toucans. In episode five, Art Wolfe arrives just as the seasonal floods recede and discoverers both an ecological paradise and a vibrant cowboy culture. Explore this episode »
West Africa is the birthplace of Voodoo; in Togo and Benin ancestors commingle with the living. Whether it’s vulture heads for sale at a fetish market or sacred bloodstained altars, Voodoo is always front and center. In episode six, Art Wolfe visits villages known for their vibrant inhabitants and intense ritual and discovers frenzied trances, powerful masked dances and an extraordinary fire-eating ceremony – all part of everyday life. Explore this episode »
