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2020113 minNRdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Polar Extremes

2020113 minNRdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Fossil discoveries in the polar regions reveal that beech trees once thrived in Antarctica and hippo-like mammals roamed the Arctic.

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Fossil discoveries in the polar regions reveal that beech trees once thrived in Antarctica and hippo-like mammals roamed the Arctic.

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Lucy Hakendirector

Kirk Johnson

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Paleontologist Kirk Johnson travels to the polar regions, revealing fossil discoveries that challenge long-held beliefs about these areas. In Antarctica, he finds beech trees, while the Arctic yields remains of hippo-like mammals, suggesting a once warmer climate. Johnson traces the transformation of these regions from lush forests to icy expanses. By studying ancient ecosystems and ice sheets, he connects past climate shifts to current environmental changes, offering insights into the future of Earth's climate.

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