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Mountains

Episode 2 of 6

The wildlife documentary series with David Attenborough continues with a unique and intimate glimpse into the secretive lives of mountain-dwelling animals.

The great mountain ranges are some of the planet's most spectacular landscapes, but they are unforgiving places to live in, and only a few animals have what it takes to live at extreme altitude. Mountain animals are amongst the most elusive in the world, and this film provides unique and intimate glimpses into their secretive lives.

Witness the moment four snow leopards come together when a mother and cub become trapped between two rival males. Join grizzly bears as they dance against trees to rub off their winter fur and soar with golden eagles hunting amongst Europe's snow-capped peaks.

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58 minutes

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Last on

Fri 7 Mar 2025 10:10

Music Played

  • Thomas Bergersen

    Empire of Angels

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter David Attenborough
Composer Hans Zimmer
Producer Justin Anderson
Executive Producer Michael Gunton

Broadcasts

  • Sun 13 Nov 2016 20:00
  • Sun 20 Nov 2016 16:45
  • Thu 1 Dec 2016 02:35
  • Tue 7 Feb 2017 20:00
  • Thu 9 Feb 2017 02:35
  • Wed 6 Sep 2017 16:15
  • Wed 3 Jan 2018 16:15
  • Sun 4 Oct 2020 16:20
  • Sun 9 Jul 2023 16:45
  • Tue 30 Jan 2024 19:00
  • Wed 31 Jan 2024 01:50
  • Sun 14 Apr 2024 10:30
  • Sun 12 May 2024 10:30
  • Tue 3 Sep 2024 19:00
  • Sun 6 Oct 2024 10:30
  • Sun 10 Nov 2024 11:05
  • Fri 7 Mar 2025 10:10

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