Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente

The naturalist who taught Spain to love its wildlife.

Man and the Earth

Man and the Earth, first broadcast in 1974, is the most famous nature series in the Spanish language. Its creator and presenter, the naturalist Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente, filmed wolves, eagles, lynxes and vultures across Spain, South America and Canada, with a passion that inspired a generation of naturalists.

His legacy

Modern series such as Wild Iberia and films such as Cantábrico follow in his footsteps, filming the same wild places with new cameras.

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