Name: Wild Rockies
Released: 2016-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Sprawling nearly 5,000 km, the Rocky Mountains provide shelter to many incredible animals. From horses in the desert-like Okanagan Valley, to salmon-hunting grizzly bears and peak-dwelling mountain goats, meet the many majestic creatures who call the Rockies home.

2016 · 1h 0m

Director John Banovich

EPISODE 1

The Borderlands

Herds of elk and moose live side-by side with predators such as bears and wolves in the Rockies. See elk and osprey try to find food in the Kootenay area, and discover why removing wolves from an ecosystem can have huge repercussions.

45m
EPISODE 2

In The Peaks

The peaks of the Rocky Mountains are among the highest and harshest on the continent: the air is thin and cold, the terrain is steep, and the trees can’t root. Learn how mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and black bears defy these harsh conditions.

45m
EPISODE 3

The Waterways

The lakes, rivers, and marshes that pulse through the Rockies sustain an awesome diversity of life. From the inhospitable peaks to teeming ocean deltas, discover how water is the key to keeping all aspects of mountain life thriving.

45m
EPISODE 4

Balancing The Forest

The mix of old and new growth forests in the Rockies creates a balance that allows each species to thrive. Learn how both Mother Nature and humans are protecting this essential mix of forests, even if that means destroying them once in a while.

46m
EPISODE 5

Group Survivial

Group living is integral to many of the animals living in the Rockies. Although no two species organise their society in the same way, explore how various mountain creatures work together to gain greater access to food, mates, and protection.

46m

John Banovich

Director
John Banovich

Producer
Amanda Buckiewicz

Producer
Amanda Buckiewicz

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