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Nature's Microworlds

Season 1 Episode 6: Svalbard

On Svalbard, a remote Arctic island, adapting to extreme cold is vital for survival. The top predator, the polar bear, dominates the landscape, feeding on skilled fishing seals. Meanwhile, polar foxes exert control over the bird population.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Gálapagos

1. Gálapagos

Aired: Jul 16, 2012

Steve's team travels to the Galapagos islands, a unique volcanic archipelago,...

Episode 2 Serengeti

2. Serengeti

Aired: Jul 23, 2012

The Serengeti's grasslands in East Africa host the world's most spectacular w...

Episode 3 Amazon

3. Amazon

Aired: Jul 30, 2012

The next episode explores the Amazon rainforest, a complex and diverse enviro...

Episode 4 Monterey Bay

4. Monterey Bay

Aired: Aug 6, 2012

The next episode delves into the thriving ecosystem of Monterey Bay, where a ...

Episode 5 Okavango

5. Okavango

Aired: Aug 13, 2012

The next episode takes the team on an expedition to the Okavango Delta, a dyn...

Episode 6 Svalbard

6. Svalbard

Aired: Aug 20, 2012

On Svalbard, a remote Arctic island, adapting to extreme cold is vital for su...

Episode 8 Great Barrier Reef

8. Great Barrier Reef

Aired: Jan 29, 2013

Steve Backshall explores the Great Barrier Reef, revealing the secrets behind...

Episode 9 Namib Desert

9. Namib Desert

Aired: Feb 5, 2013

Steve Backshall explores the Namib, the world's oldest desert, to reveal the ...

Episode 10 Yellowstone

10. Yellowstone

Aired: Feb 12, 2013

Steve Backshall explores the intriguing connection between wolves and beavers...

Episode 11 The Deep Sea

11. The Deep Sea

Aired: Feb 19, 2013

In the next episode, Steve Backshall embarks on a thrilling journey into the ...

Episode 13 Scottish Highlands

13. Scottish Highlands

Aired: Mar 5, 2013

In the Scottish Highlands, Steve Backshall explores a land of striking contra...

Info about Nature's Microworlds

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary