The Alps: Winter's Fortress

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The Alps: Winter's Fortress

Synopsis

The Alps – perceived as a world apart, where time stands still. But the reality is somewhat different: for over 250,000 years, the Alps had a continuously changing flora and fauna, from the largest mammals to the smallest insects. By interweaving scientific inquiry with human interest and inspirational landscapes with astonishing nature and wildlife, this two-part series tells a dramatic story of survival in an ever-changing world.