Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom
★ 6.1 · 2015 · 50m · Documentary
Three-part series that looks at a year in Alaska, revealing the stories of pioneering Alaskans, both animal and human, as they battle the elements and reap the benefits of nature's seasonal gold rush.
Episodes
1. Spring50m · A mother sea otter nursing her fluff-ball baby through the early, chilly days of spring and black bear cubs emerge from their den.
2. Summer50m · Some grizzly bears come up with an ingenious way to fatten up during the short summer months whilst a young caribou calf joins a vast herd on its huge migration.
3. Winter50m · The eight month-long winter takes a grip on Alaska as we discover how life survives in 24 hours a day darkness until the sun returns.More Like This
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