Documentaries

Longer videos, with more scientific explanations, so you can learn even more!

SOS Cagarro: A Nocturnal Conservation Adventure

Immerse yourself in the unspoilt darkness of the Azores with this captivating documentary.


Follow the journey of young cagarros, saved from the dangers of light pollution by a visionary conservation initiative launched in 1995.

Preserving the Azores symbol!

Discover the iconic Azorean Milhafres!


The SPEA is leading conservation efforts, mobilising volunteers to collect data and contribute to a better understanding of this bird.

The Azores Laurysilva

Destination the forest!
This is my field of study in Macaronesia: the Laurisylve. Here in the Azores, it's the primary forest, and I'll be taking you on a journey to discover some of its mysteries...

The top orders of insects

Insects are a vast and intriguing world! 
With a huge diversity of species... 
But you can still find your way around, and I'll tell you how!

Evolution: a history of biodiversity

Living things are everywhere, from the tiniest forms of life, invisible to our eyes, to macro-organisms that far outstrip us in sheer size!

Dive deep into the principles and mechanisms behind this diversity

Termites: a company of engineers

With over 2,500 species worldwide, termites are little-known insects... Except when they target buildings.
Discover some aspects of their biology and ecology.

Are viruses alive?

Defining life. A huge question, isn't it?

What are the criteria for using the term "living being" to describe a piece of physical matter?
This video provides some answers and explains things in simple terms!

La Fournaise, the Earth's fire

In the south-east of Réunion Island, Piton de La Fournaise is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, with no fewer than 5 eruptions forecast for 2019!