0:00:02 > 0:00:03Hello, I'm Rory.
0:00:03 > 0:00:06I'm Ferne. Today, we have come to a special place.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09That's right, we've travelled from the UK,
0:00:09 > 0:00:10across the ocean,
0:00:10 > 0:00:12to this amazing group of islands
0:00:12 > 0:00:14off the coast of Ecuador and South America.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17It's called the Galapagos Islands.
0:00:17 > 0:00:20We're here to meet local children who can tell us
0:00:20 > 0:00:22about the wildlife that can be found here.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26Some of the animals here can't be found anywhere else.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- What are you up to today?- I'm going to meet a new friend,
0:00:29 > 0:00:32and we're going on a wildlife-spotting adventure.
0:00:32 > 0:00:36You can come with me, if you like. See you later. Come on.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40# My Pet, My Pet and Me
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0:00:43 > 0:00:46# Down every street
0:00:46 > 0:00:48# Are pets to meet
0:00:48 > 0:00:49# Some big, some small
0:00:49 > 0:00:51# Some scaly, some furry
0:00:51 > 0:00:53# Some keep very still
0:00:53 > 0:00:55# Some are always in a hurry
0:00:55 > 0:00:58# Some have four paws
0:00:58 > 0:01:00# Some have sharp claws
0:01:00 > 0:01:02- # Some quack,- some bark
0:01:02 > 0:01:03- # Some purr,- some moo
0:01:03 > 0:01:05- # Some grunt,- some squawk
0:01:05 > 0:01:07# Some cock-a-doodle-do
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0:01:22 > 0:01:25Today, I'm on the island of Isabela,
0:01:25 > 0:01:27the largest of the Galapagos Islands.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31I'm going to meet Kian, and his dad, Pablo. Let's go find them.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46Hello, Kian.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48What great surfing.
0:01:48 > 0:01:49Well done, you must be Pablo.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52Lovely to meet you.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56So, Kian, I hear there is lots of wildlife on the island of Isabela,
0:01:56 > 0:01:59like all the Galapagos. Is that right?
0:01:59 > 0:02:00- Yes.- Wow.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03Pablo, you are a national park guide?
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- Yes, I am.- What does that involve?
0:02:05 > 0:02:08It is to spread the message of love and respect for Nature.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10All that we have here.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12That is incredible.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15The Galapagos Islands, a lot of it is a national park,
0:02:15 > 0:02:17which means the wildlife is protected.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21There are a few simple, but very important rules we need to follow.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- What are they, Kian?- Don't take anything away,
0:02:24 > 0:02:26don't leave anything behind.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28Exactly.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30Pablo, why are they important?
0:02:30 > 0:02:32Don't take anything away,
0:02:32 > 0:02:36because we want to have the same Nature for our future generations.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38In my case, I want Kian to enjoy
0:02:38 > 0:02:40what I have enjoyed in the past years.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43That's wonderful. And what about "don't leave anything behind"?
0:02:43 > 0:02:46Because we don't want to interfere with nature.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- That is wonderful, isn't it, Kian? - Yes.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52We know the rules, are we ready to see some animals?
0:02:52 > 0:02:54- Yes!- What are we going to see?
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- It's a surprise.- I love surprises!
0:02:57 > 0:02:58- Shall we go?- Yes.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- That way.- Let's go.
0:03:04 > 0:03:05What are we going to see?
0:03:05 > 0:03:09We haven't got much time, so something with much pink.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11And that is a yellow.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15So, it has a pink body, stands on one leg, and it has yellow eyes.
0:03:15 > 0:03:16And a black beak.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19Wow, so it is a bird?
0:03:19 > 0:03:21It eats upside down.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23That is so strange.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- Is that it?- Flamingo!
0:03:28 > 0:03:32Oh, my goodness. They're beautiful, aren't they, Kian?
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Look at that one.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- What is that one doing? - It is cleaning its feathers.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44Doing a good job. Needs to keep those pink feathers clean.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47How do the flamingos get those pink feathers?
0:03:47 > 0:03:49Because of what they eat.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53That's right. Their feathers aren't pink by themselves,
0:03:53 > 0:03:55the food they eat helps to make them pink.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58Do you know what it is they eat?
0:03:58 > 0:04:01Yes, the pink shrimps.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03Where do they find those shrimps?
0:04:03 > 0:04:05In the sand.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08FERNE LAUGHS
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Is that how the flamingos eat their food?
0:04:11 > 0:04:12Yes.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16When a flamingo is feeding,
0:04:16 > 0:04:18it puts its head upside down in the water,
0:04:18 > 0:04:21and its beak is facing upwards, like that.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24And then it walks through, moving its head from side to side,
0:04:24 > 0:04:28and it filters out all the mud and sand from the food it wants to eat.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33I can see that they have wings, Kian.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35- Can they fly?- Yes.
0:04:35 > 0:04:41And when they fly, you can see some beautiful black under their wings.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46Oh, really? So their wings are pink on the top, black on the bottom.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Look, there goes one.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50They're lovely.
0:04:50 > 0:04:55There are probably only about 500 flamingos in total on the Galapagos.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58So it is really special we get to see some here today.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02What noise do they make?
0:05:02 > 0:05:05KIAN HONKS
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Is it like a honking noise?- Yes.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13Rory, could you please tell us some facts
0:05:13 > 0:05:17- about our fabulous feathered friends here?- Of course, Ferne.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23Flamingos can live to be 50 years old.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28They may rest either sitting down,
0:05:28 > 0:05:30with their legs tucked underneath them,
0:05:30 > 0:05:32or by standing on one leg.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38Flamingos are very social birds.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41Groups or colonies are common to see.
0:05:44 > 0:05:48Flamingos have really good eyesight and can hear very well.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51But their sense of smell isn't as good.
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0:05:57 > 0:05:59Kian has brought me to the bay in Isabela,
0:05:59 > 0:06:01so we can go wildlife spotting.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04Kian, what is the best way to see the animals?
0:06:04 > 0:06:07Going in kayaks, and be careful, and go quietly.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11- That is very important, so we don't disturb them, isn't it?- Yes.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Shall we go?- Yes.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17Life jacket.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Look at all this lava rock, Kian.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Did that come out of a volcano?
0:06:40 > 0:06:43Yes, the volcano made this whole place.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Look! A penguin!
0:06:47 > 0:06:50Yeah. What is it doing, Kian?
0:06:50 > 0:06:52Cleaning its feathers.
0:06:52 > 0:06:53Yes.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56What is your favourite thing about penguins?
0:06:56 > 0:06:58They're nice and fluffy.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02They are so fluffy, I love their big, white tummy.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04You're so lucky you get them here.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06What is that beside the penguins?
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- A heron.- Yeah, that's a heron.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12Shall we see what else we can find?
0:07:18 > 0:07:19Look.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22I think it's a turtle.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25Look, look, look. There it is.
0:07:25 > 0:07:26Yes.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29I can't believe it.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33Look. It is a Pacific green turtle.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- How big is it?- Very big.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40Is that a really big turtle?
0:07:42 > 0:07:45Kian, what does it do when it comes up to the surface, like that?
0:07:45 > 0:07:47It's breathing.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49It's taking a nice deep breath.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05That is the biggest turtle I have ever seen, Kian.
0:08:08 > 0:08:09There we go!
0:08:14 > 0:08:17This is incredible.
0:08:17 > 0:08:18It's beautiful.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26Wow, Kian, that was an amazing kayaking trip,
0:08:26 > 0:08:28- wasn't it?- Yes, we saw lots today.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30Didn't we?
0:08:30 > 0:08:32We did, we saw loads.
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0:08:42 > 0:08:45The island of Isabela has so many animals, Kian.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48Look, there's a sea lion having a snooze.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- It's amazing.- I love this place.
0:08:51 > 0:08:52I'm not surprised.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57Kian, if all the animals here could do anything, what would they do?
0:09:01 > 0:09:06If the animals on the island of Isabela could do anything,
0:09:06 > 0:09:10they would have a huge beach party.
0:09:10 > 0:09:15They would have a picnic on the beach, and wear party hats.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18They would play beach volleyball...
0:09:19 > 0:09:22..build giant sand castles...
0:09:23 > 0:09:25..and go surfing.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30What a fun party. Woohoo!
0:09:41 > 0:09:43We've already seen so many wonderful animals
0:09:43 > 0:09:46on the island of Isabela,
0:09:46 > 0:09:48but Kian's taking me to a really special place
0:09:48 > 0:09:51to see even more. Kian, where are we going?
0:09:51 > 0:09:53To the mangrove lagoon.
0:09:53 > 0:09:54A mangrove lagoon?
0:09:54 > 0:09:57That sounds so exciting, shall we go?
0:09:57 > 0:09:58Yes.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09Mangrove is the name given to a tree that can grow in saltwater.
0:10:09 > 0:10:13They are usually found where the land and sea bridge together.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20We have arrived in the mangrove lagoon, and it is so peaceful.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- Isn't it beautiful?- Yes.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25Mangroves are very important habitats
0:10:25 > 0:10:27for lots of different animals.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30Their roots provide shelter for different types of fish.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34The branches and leaves are perfect for birds to nest on.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37What do you think we're going to see around here?
0:10:37 > 0:10:39Blacktip reef sharks.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41I would love to see some sharks.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- Shall we go and have a look, and see what we can see?- Yes.- Yes!
0:10:45 > 0:10:48Get your eyes ready!
0:10:56 > 0:10:59Oh, look, Ferne, a frigatebird.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02Yeah, you're right, a frigatebird.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04Sitting up high in the tree.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07Is it a male or a female frigatebird?
0:11:07 > 0:11:09Male.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- How do you know that?- Because he has a red pouch.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16A big red pouch, just on his neck?
0:11:16 > 0:11:19That is a great spot, well done.
0:11:19 > 0:11:20He is beautiful.
0:11:25 > 0:11:26Pelican.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28Wow, a pelican.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31- Is it having some food?- Mm-hm.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33It has a big pouch under that chin.
0:11:37 > 0:11:38There he goes!
0:11:39 > 0:11:41Wow!
0:11:42 > 0:11:46They go into the air, and they dive straight in, to get fish.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55Aren't they so fast?
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- Yes.- They circle around in the air,
0:11:58 > 0:12:00keeping a careful watch out for fish,
0:12:00 > 0:12:03and then they dive down really fast.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07And you see, they fold their wings in, just before they dive.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19Wow! He's scooping up lots of fish in his pouch.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21Oh!
0:12:21 > 0:12:24Look, Ferne, eagle rays.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27I think that could be a school of eagle rays.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29Wow, look they're coming this way!
0:12:29 > 0:12:31They are coming this way.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35They are amazing!
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Eagle rays are related to sharks,
0:12:37 > 0:12:41and they can often be found in groups called schools.
0:12:41 > 0:12:46Four, five, six, seven, eight.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48Eight now!
0:12:48 > 0:12:49It's a big school, isn't it?
0:12:49 > 0:12:52Does it look like they're saying hello
0:12:52 > 0:12:56when they bring their fins above the water? Say hello.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- There's one!- Is that one joining the school?
0:13:02 > 0:13:04Oh, my goodness, there's loads!
0:13:07 > 0:13:09Look at all of them, Kian.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11That is really big, isn't it?
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- Where do you think they're going? - That way, near the mangroves.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18Are they going to go to the mangroves?
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- Yes.- Some of them are really big.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25Look, Kian, I think there could be something under there.
0:13:25 > 0:13:26I see a shadow.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28Do you? Look, look, look.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- Do you see?- I see it.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32Blacktip.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- Do you see the fin?- Blacktip.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38Yeah, that is right, it is a blacktip reef shark.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41There's one.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44All these sharks are quite small, aren't they, Kian?
0:13:44 > 0:13:47Do you know why they are so small?
0:13:47 > 0:13:49They're babies, aren't they?
0:13:49 > 0:13:52Well, it's been great seeing the sharks from the boat,
0:13:52 > 0:13:55but do you have a special treat for me?
0:13:55 > 0:13:58How would you like to go into the water, Ferne?
0:13:58 > 0:14:00Yes, let's go.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- Did you see that? - Yes.- Did you see that?
0:14:44 > 0:14:50- What was that?- A shark.- Wow, that was a baby blacktip shark.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53You can tell that they're blacktip reef sharks,
0:14:53 > 0:14:55because they have tiny little black tips
0:14:55 > 0:14:57on the ends of their fins.
0:14:57 > 0:14:58These ones are babies,
0:14:58 > 0:15:01so it's OK to be swimming with them.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04That was epic. Shall we try to find them again?
0:15:04 > 0:15:06I think there's more over here. Let's go.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33Female blacktip reef sharks come to the mangroves
0:15:33 > 0:15:36to give birth to their young, called pups.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38The pups stay here until they get older,
0:15:38 > 0:15:42because the mangrove offers a lot more protection
0:15:42 > 0:15:44than out in the open ocean.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04Sharks are one of the oldest living groups of animals,
0:16:04 > 0:16:08and they've been around since before the dinosaurs.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10The reason they've lasted for so long
0:16:10 > 0:16:13is because they have really, really keen senses,
0:16:13 > 0:16:16and are fantastic at finding their prey.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19What is really fantastic is that black tip reef shark numbers
0:16:19 > 0:16:23are bouncing back in the Galapagos, because they have limited
0:16:23 > 0:16:25the amount of fishing here.
0:16:40 > 0:16:42When they're little, like these babies here,
0:16:42 > 0:16:46they live around mangroves, but as they get older and bigger,
0:16:46 > 0:16:50they live along coastal areas, feeding on reef fish.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10What did you think of the sharks, Ferne?
0:17:10 > 0:17:11It was amazing.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14I've never got to swim with blacktip reef sharks before.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18- And they got so close, didn't they? - Yeah.- What did you think?
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- They were incredible. - Yes, they were.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24Kian, you have shown me so many wonderful animals here
0:17:24 > 0:17:27on the island of Isabela. Thank you very much.
0:17:27 > 0:17:28You are welcome.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30Oh!
0:17:33 > 0:17:35My Pet And Me!
0:17:39 > 0:17:41Hiya, Rory. Just having a bit of a siesta?
0:17:41 > 0:17:44Hi, Ferne, just chilling out with some pals.
0:17:44 > 0:17:46- How was your day?- It was incredible.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50We went to the island of Isabela, saw all sorts of wildlife,
0:17:50 > 0:17:52and we even got to swim with reef sharks.
0:17:52 > 0:17:53Wow, that sounds incredible.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55It was. It was amazing.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57I was so lucky to see the mangroves,
0:17:57 > 0:18:01and meet lots of different salty sea creatures. I had a great time.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03We hope you enjoyed it, too.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06We love sharing our animal adventures with you.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11# Look where we've been
0:18:11 > 0:18:13# Look what we've seen
0:18:13 > 0:18:16# Thank you so much for showing us
0:18:16 > 0:18:19# The animals of the Galapagos
0:18:20 > 0:18:22# On land or sea
0:18:23 > 0:18:25# So much to see
0:18:25 > 0:18:27# Iguanas, crabs
0:18:27 > 0:18:29# And turtles, too
0:18:29 > 0:18:30# Flamingos, sharks
0:18:30 > 0:18:32# A giant tortoise or two
0:18:32 > 0:18:35# Amazing wildlife to look at
0:18:35 > 0:18:38# In its natural habitat
0:18:38 > 0:18:41# Animals we've not seen before
0:18:41 > 0:18:44# Come back soon and see some more!
0:18:44 > 0:18:47# My Pet, My Pet And Me
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0:18:55 > 0:18:57- ALL:- Bye!