Synopsis
A new series on a spectacular wildlife event, live from Alaska with Steve Backshall, Matt Baker and Liz Bonnin. Bears, eagles and orca are gathering for the Alaskan summer feast.
- Programme: Wild Alaska Live
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2017
- Biology | Ecology
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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