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Wild Rockies episode 3 – The Waterways
Wild Rockies episode 3 – The Waterways: In the Rockies, the higher you are, the more water you get. Most of it comes from the giant glaciers and awe-inspiring ice fields that rest on the rugged peaks. These glaciers melt in spring, feeding more than 60 major rivers that bring sustenance to the land and the thousands of species that rely on it. In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the challenges for local wildlife are varied…
Wild Rockies episode 2 – The Peaks
Wild Rockies episode 2 – The Peaks: Stretching more than 3,000 miles across the U.S.-Canadian border, the Rockies are home to bleak alpine tundra zones. They sit up to 14,000 feet above sea level, with temperatures dropping 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit for every thousand feet of elevation. This means that only the hardiest mountain specialists can cope with its savage conditions, like fur-protected mountain goats and the remarkable hoary marmot. In the idyllic confines of the Rocky Mountains, the…
Wild Rockies episode 1 – Canadian Rockies
Wild Rockies episode 1 – The Borderlands: In springtime, a narrow corridor in the Canadian Rockies known as the Kootenays is the only area where 16 of North America’s native carnivore species come together. It’s bad news for the native elk, moose, and caribou–all are aware of this seasonal threat and work hard to ensure they and their young remain one step ahead of danger. Witness the dramatic struggle for survival. In the idyllic confines of the Rocky…
From Space episode 4
From Space episode 4 - Changing Planet: cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective. At a time when the Earth’s surface is changing faster than ever in human history, watch cities grow, forest disappear and glaciers melt. In the ever-growing grey of cities one man is feeding thousands of parakeets; in Sumatra a female orang-utan and her daughter face life in a forest under threat; while in Tanzania local people…
From Space episode 3
From Space episode 3 - Colourful Planet: cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective. From space, Earth is a kaleidoscope. Turquoise plankton blooms trigger a feeding frenzy, China turns yellow with rapeseed flowers, and mysterious green lights appear in the ocean.