Life in the Freezer
Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent
Overview
Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent
Alastair Fothergill
Producer
Episodes
1. The Bountiful Sea
With winter temperatures of minus 70 degrees centigrade and winds of 100mph, only a few hundred people live in this inhospitable continent that is one and a half times the size of Europe. The wildlife, however, is abundant - millions of penguins, thousands of whales and half the world's seals somehow survive hardest conditions on the planet.
2. The Ice Retreats
In the spring, the thaw begins and animals like the humpback whale and the crabeater seal follow the retreating ice.
3. The Race to Breed
It's summer in Antarctica, and with 24-hour daylight the race to breed is on as two million fur seals crowd the beaches of South Georgia. When the pups are born, ferocious bulls attack any intruders who challenge their females. Meanwhile, Chinstrap penguins cross glacial streams and climb near vertical cliffs to feed their chicks as formidable leopard seals lurk.
Cast & Crew
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter
