Wild Italy: Top Predators
Wolves, bears and eagles are returning to Italy's mountains, and six episodes follow what that return costs.
Synopsis
Italian wolves are crossing back into the Alps from the south, Slovenian bears are spreading through Trentino, and golden eagles hold territory above both. Each episode takes one predator and sets out its recovery alongside the human pressure still working against it.
Episodes
1The Wolf Pack is Back - Wild Italy Top Predators 1/6
48mItalian wolves are reclaiming their territory in the Alpine region, crossing from Southern Italy and integrating with Eastern European populations.
2Italian Bears - Wild Italy: Top Predators 2/6
50mIn the Adamello woods of Trentino, the introduction of Slovenian bears has led to their population growth and migration across the Alps, while the Abruzzo bear faces extinction.
3Two Eagles - Wild Italy: Top Predators 3/6
48mGolden Eagles and Short-toed Eagles navigate survival and reproduction in Mediterranean mountain ecosystems, facing threats from human activities.
4The Predators of the River Tiber - Wild Italy: Top Predators 4/6
48mMute swans and cormorants are rapidly increasing in number across Italy's lakes and rivers, impacting local fish populations and urban ecosystems.
5Mantis: The Queen of the Waterless River - Wild Italy: Top Predators 5/6
51mA Praying mantis born in the dry grasslands near Matera, Italy, faces predators like Black widow spiders and Saga pedo crickets in its harsh environment.
6Rome City Strikers - Wild Italy: Top Predators 6/6
48mIn the heart of Rome, Peregrine falcons and Herring gulls thrive among historic landmarks like the Colosseum and St. Peter's Cathedral, preying on urban wildlife.
