Alaskan Shorts

Dive into the amazing life cycle of a salmon as it competes in one of the planet's most spectacular migrations.

This episode tells a story about a mother bear and her two young cubs as they explore their surroundings in search of food on Admiralty Island. Watch the tense moment when a larger bear confronts the family of three while theyre trying to keep the little ones fed.

How is it possible that a rainforest exists in Alaska? In a place once covered in ice, not much soil was left behind - yet remarkable trees have grown.

Voyage out to sea through Glacier Bay to witness the amazing arrival of humpback whales from their winter breeding grounds in the tropics.

This episode takes us on a tour of the coastline of Glacier Bay as the changing tide spells feast or famine for creatures along the coast.

The effect of glaciers on Alaska have been monumental. In a captivating tour, see carved fjords, stunning ice caves, and crumbling peaks.