Episode
Nature: Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge
Overview
Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Portugal, shaped by its history as a global trading hub. From forest to coast, witness the majesty of the country’s wild horses, storks, monk seals, flamingos and more.
Details
- Series
- Nature
- Season
- Season 40
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2022-04-27
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge is Episode 13 in Season 40 of Nature. It aired on 2022-04-27. The runtime is 53 min.
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