
Bears of the Last Frontier: Arctic Wanderers
Season 29 Episode 15 | 50m 9s
The polar bears and arctic grizzlies in the far north of Alaska.
Adventurer and bear biologist Chris Morgan will take us on a motorcycle odyssey deep into the wilds of Alaska. Over a punishing 2,000 mile journey, Chris will explore the amazing resiliency and adaptability of bears through five dramatic Alaskan ecosystems: coastal, urban, mountain, tundra and pack ice.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, The Fairweather Foundation, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

Bears of the Last Frontier: Arctic Wanderers
Season 29 Episode 15 | 50m 9s
Adventurer and bear biologist Chris Morgan will take us on a motorcycle odyssey deep into the wilds of Alaska. Over a punishing 2,000 mile journey, Chris will explore the amazing resiliency and adaptability of bears through five dramatic Alaskan ecosystems: coastal, urban, mountain, tundra and pack ice.
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Preview: S29 Ep15 | 30s | Airs Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)
Clip: S29 Ep15 | 59s | Huge herds of caribou play an integral role in shaping the Arctic landscape. (59s)
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