Becoming an Adult - Mediterranean: Life Under Siege

Under the care of their mothers, many Mediterranean animals enjoy a certain amount of protection. But as this fascinating natural history documentary reveals, the move to adulthood can be fraught with danger. Monk seals are almost extinct in the Med, but one pup is under threat from his parents and outside human forces. Elsewhere a young Fin Whale struggles to find its own food. 00:00 - Introduction: Secrets of the Mediterranean 02:31 - The Monk Seal: Hiding from Humanity 07:52 - A Tale of Two Mothers 11:14 - Rescue and Release of the Young Seal 15:20 - The Island Cats of Amorgos 19:40 - Awakening the Feline Instinct 22:36 - Fin Whales: Giants of the Deep 25:34 - Ocean Traffic & Collision Risks 36:54 - Lesser Kestrels: The Matera Alliance 44:06 - The Cicada’s Six-Year Metamorphosis