Into the Wild New Zealand

New Zealand's isolated islands are famed as an unusual paradise, home to a variety of unique wildlife. Best known for its flightless birds, ancient reptiles and coastal mammals, a closer look reveals another world.

Spring on New Zealand's east coast is a time of promise for two iconic species- the New Zealand Fur Seal and the Northern Royal Albatross. They've returned to their land of birth to breed.

In New Zealand, two wild fortresses protect the vulnerable native animals: one a remote island protected by a moat of saltwater, the other a hilltop citadel surrounded by a predator by a predator-proof barrier. This is a story of delicate sanctuaries and the life that thrives within them.

New Zealand's west coast is like nowhere else. From glacier-covered mountains and rain-drenched native forests to rough frigid seas, the landscape defies belief.

On the South Island of New Zealand, life begins anew for one of the region's most iconic animals: the little blue penguin. Every spring, these tiny travelers return to this area to breed, but not every nesting spot is created equally.