A special episode of the nature documentary program "Wildlife," starring singer and actor Masaharu Fukuyama, entitled "Masaharu Fukuyama's Look at the Dramatic Changes in the Galapagos," will be broadcast on NHK BS from 7:30 to 8:59 PM on Getsuku. Having observed precious life in 15 countries around the world, last year Fukuyama traveled to the Galapagos Islands in South America, known as a "laboratory for evolution," and contemplated "what is nature" in this rapidly changing paradise.
The program follows Fukuyama's witnessing of "life living in a new era" in the Galapagos Islands. He captures the world's first scoop footage of a group of sea lions chasing large mackerel onto the beach and hunting giant tuna. He also touches on the "new life" that has been born from climate change. He also witnesses the reality of invasive species saving the endemic giant tortoise. He also encounters the only precious giant tortoise left on Earth.
Fukuyama commented, "For 15 years, I have been reporting on endangered creatures all over the world. This was my first visit to the Galapagos Islands, also known as the 'laboratory of evolution.' I was surprised by the closeness between people and living creatures. Creatures that are not at all afraid of humans showed their true selves right before my eyes. The Galapagos Islands were a place of trial and error where humans and living creatures can coexist properly on this planet. The answers are not yet found, and I'm sure they will continue to change. I hope this program will serve as a gateway to what we need to know and do now."
