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201686 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Wildlife Conservation Climate Change

Beartrek

201686 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Biologist Chris Morgan searches for some of the world's most endangered bear species, including polar bears and giant pandas, across remote regions.

Wildlife Conservation Climate Change

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Joe Pontecorvo,

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Biologist Chris Morgan searches for some of the world's most endangered bear species, including polar bears and giant pandas, across remote regions.

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Joe Pontecorvodirector

Chris Morgan

Chris Morgandirector

Billy McMillinwriter

Joe Pontecorvowriter

Chris Morgan

Chris Morganwriter

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Biologist Chris Morgan travels to remote areas of North America, Europe, and Asia in search of endangered bear species, including polar bears and giant pandas. He encounters various challenges, such as habitat loss and climate change, which threaten these animals. Morgan collaborates with conservationists and organizations like the World Wildlife Fund to address these issues. The film documents his efforts to protect these bears and their habitats from extinction. "Beartrek" runs for 86 minutes and was directed by Joe Pontecorvo in 2016.

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