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The Atlantic North

From the Basque Country's reefs, to the fantastic Cantabrian Mountains, to Galicia, with its spectacular coastline, this is the wilderness of northern Spain that offers an undreamt-of variety and shows the visitor the unfamiliar side of Spain. Red deer carry out their fierce fighting in the midst of wetlands during the rut until the water around them seems to seethe. The Cantabrian Mountains are the habitat of around 140 Cantabrian brown bears - the largest bear population in Western Europe. Females roam with their young in search of food. Male bears and steep mountain slopes are a constant danger to the young bears. They are watched by dazzling bluethroats, which defend their territorial boundaries against rivals. Above the tree line is the kingdom of Cantabrian chamois. They share their habitat with the colorful wallcreeper, a very rare bird of the high mountain region. The Asturian Fire Salamander is the only one with a completely yellow tint - on the banks of the river he goes for prey. The numerous streams of the mountains flow into the Atlantic, which is inhabited by giants: from sperm whales to giant sharks, the second largest fish in the world. The rough north has shaped the people of the region. The documentary accompanies a mountain farmer in the Picos de Europa National Park, still a traditional cattle rancher, and a duckbill collector on the Costa da Morte who has perhaps the most dangerous job in the world.

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  • Originally Aired October 25, 2016
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network Arte
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created December 16, 2018 by
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Name Type Role
Hans-Peter Kuttler Writer
Hans-Peter Kuttler Director