How life conquered the volcanic landscapes of Italy's Aeolian Islands
In short: Explore the striking contrast between harsh volcanic rocks and thriving wildlife in this look at the Aeolian Islands, north of Sicily.
A million years ago, violent volcanoes shaped Italy by raising mountains and erasing valleys, creating a world initially devoid of plants or animals. However, about a hundred thousand years ago, volcanic craters transformed into lakes, allowing life to take hold.
The film captures the biodiversity of this landscape, from terrestrial species like lizards, insects, and spiders that have adapted to remote environments, to the skies inhabited by golden eagles and Eleonora’s falcons. In the surrounding seas, the documentary reveals giant sperm whales and schools of pilot whales.
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