Frozen Planet

Take an amazing journey across Earth's polar regions to explore our least known wildernesses. Northern polar bears and southern penguins both endure unimaginably harsh conditions, while spectacular frozen phenomenon shape life for the planet.

Rejoice with the animal locals as the sun returns from its 5-month absence, bringing warmth and urgency to these icy, windswept worlds. From a 14-year moth pupation to the accelerated rearing of arctic wolves, see life respond to the sun’s arrival.

It's high summer in the polar regions and a brief window of plenty opens.

For animals in the polar regions, autumn means dramatic battles and epic journeys.

The most hostile conditions on Earth are faced by animals who stay in the polar regions for winter.

Meet the nomadic tribes of the north and the residents of the coldest city on earth. See how science continues to bring governments and researchers to both poles. From the clean air to the mineral-rich earth, there is a world of riches to discover.