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My Wild Backyard

5 episodes 96%4KCC

Wildlife filmmakers reveal the hidden dramas shaping the places they call home.

Travel from South Africa to California, Mexico, Patagonia, and beyond through the eyes of local wildlife filmmakers rooted in each landscape. You will uncover how weather, terrain, and fragile ecosystems shape everything from rhinos and pangolins to dolphins, prairie dogs, and marsh birds. It is a richly observed series that rewards curiosity with fresh perspective in every episode.

Episode guide

5 episodes
1
1Manyoni Reserve
Join ecologist Karen Odendaal as she gives us a tour of the Manyoni Private Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand, South Africa. Meet the iconic wildlife that calls this place home, and see how those in the reserve are protecting their future.
29 min
2
2Southern California
Throw on your wetsuit, and join filmmakers Kyle McBurnie and Alex Warham as they show off their California wild backyard, deep in the Pacific Ocean. See the wildlife that, while not always visible, calls this place their home.
10 min
3
3Janos Biosphere Reserve
Take a trip to the north of Mexico with our host, Eréndira Hernández, as she shows off one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the Americas. From huge animals like Bison to the small prairie dog, this environmental reserve will leave you in awe.
14 min
4
4New York City
The hustle and bustle of New York City is legendary worldwide, but right in its backyard lies a serene natural haven that most know very little about. Join Jacob Steinberg as he gives us a tour of his wild backyard.
14 min
5
5Patagonia
Meet Rene Araneda, a wildlife filmmaker and Patagonia explorer, as he takes you on a tour of his favorite place in the world: Torres del Paine. This beautiful national park at the end of the world is home to some of the most wondrous creatures on the planet.
8 min
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