A biological treasure trove on the brink of disappearance

Nature · Published 23 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore one of the world's most biodiverse regions in a high-production documentary. The film captures rare wildlife and hidden ecosystems within Brazil's endangered Atlantic Forest, highlighting why this paradise is worth saving.

The documentary focuses on the Serra do Mar State Park, which represents one of the largest continuous areas of Atlantic forest remaining in the world. This region serves as a critical sanctuary for over 100 different species of birds, amphibians, mammals, and reptiles.

Viewers can see rare wildlife never previously shown on television, including the Atlantic Royal Flycatcher—a bird with a brightly colored plume currently facing extinction—and the miniaturized froglet, noted as one of the smallest vertebrates on Earth.

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