Caribbean: The Wild Side of Paradise Wildest Islands Go Wild

Between the continents of North and South America is a tropical paradise: The Caribbean. This is an archipelago of over 7, 000 islands and reefs, lying within the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. From just a few metres wide, to hundreds of kilometers across, every island is different, and each has its own unique wildlife. This film reveals the Caribbeans secret wild side. Under the cover of darkness, giant leatherback turtles visit Trinidads beaches to lay their eggs. Dominicas volcanic heritage gives it fertile soils, making the island rich in flowering plants. These provide food for some of the Caribbeans fastest movers: hummingbirds. The Caribbeans coral reefs are one of its richest treasures. Many of the species that find shelter here are found nowhere else. These warm, calm waters provide sanctuary for ocean giants too. Humpback whales travel thousands of miles to raise their young in the Caribbean Sea. As summer approaches, these sundrenched islands become an alto