Wild Canadian Weather
From the award winning natural history filmmaker Jeff Turner comes an epic new 4k nature series following stories of extreme weather as it forges the landscape, rules the life cycles of wildlife, and pushes humans to their limits. WILD CANADIAN WEATHER explores the ways in which landscapes, wildlife and people have been shaped by four key weather elements - Wind, Rain, Cold and Sun. From polar vortex blizzards to raging forest fires, the natural world has evolved and adapted to survive under some of the most extreme and dangerous weather conditions on the planet. This series weaves together stories of how different species harness the incredible power of the weather to migrate, hunt, escape danger, and reproduce. WILD CANADIAN WEATHER is an intimate and dramatic exploration of life in one of the most intense and challenging climates on the planet.
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Duration: 4 x 60' 4K
Resolution: 4K
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Lifestyle, Nature, Wildlife & Environment, Science & Health
Tags: Science, Weather
Original Language: TBC
Producer: River Road Films
Original Broadcaster: CBC
Year of Production: TBC
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