Wild Scandinavia

Science and Nature Series / 1 Season

Immerse yourself in these breathtaking Scandinavian landscapes – beautiful fjords, magical forests, fiery volcanoes, and arctic extremes. Watch as surprising wildlife stories, myth, and modernity are all woven into this icy natural world.

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Muskox Showdown

2m 56s

In the scorching heat of the Norwegian summer, the leader of a muskox herd must move his harem to higher ground to escape the stifling valleys. But with this move comes the challenge of defending his rank in the upcoming muskox rut. As a rival male presents himself, a violent and intense battle ensues, with each using their thick skulls and massive bulk to try and outdo the other.

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30s

Scandinavia’s extremes are kingdoms of ice and fire. Awake under the long polar night, Muskoxen, polar bears, and arctic foxes must navigate the dramatic transformation of their world as it melts into a sleepless rush of life under the midnight sun.

Surging Glacier in Svalbard

3m 36s

Dr. Heidi Sevestre studies the surging Wahlenbergbreen glacier in Svalbard, which has accelerated in recent years. Using time lapse footage, she and her team monitor the glacier's movements and find it's moving at an incredibly fast pace of four to five meters per day.

Polar Bear Romance

2m 56s

As spring arrives in the Arctic, a male polar bear's attention turns to finding a mate. With the vast frozen landscape providing little in the way of clues, he must use his highly sensitive sense of smell to track down the faint scent of a female. But winning her over won't be easy.

Icelandic Spider Loves a Thermal Spa

3m 37s

Laugakönguló, Iceland's pool spider, may only be the size of a thumbnail, but it's adapted to the extreme temperatures of Iceland's hot springs to survive the winter months. Normally dormant during the winter season, the constant heat in these hot springs allows these wolf spiders to thrive year-round. However, their survival is not without peril, as one wrong step can lead to being boiled alive.

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30s

Magical forests wrap around a labyrinth of waterways in Scandinavia’s heartlands. Elusive wolves and lynx stalk this secret world, while osprey and reindeer survive the ever-changing seasons through surprising and ancient alliances.

Learning the Bear Necessities of Life

3m 1s

In the forests of Finland during early spring, a mother brown bear has emerged from hibernation with her cubs. She starts to teach them some important life lessons, such as how to climb trees away from danger. Climbing up the towering pine trees seems to be easy enough, but it is harder to get back down.

Skating On Thin Ice

3m 2s

In Sweden, a group of skaters search for black ice: The freshly formed ice is only just thick enough to hold a skater’s weight and is perfectly smooth. This is a very dangerous activity that should only be attempted by at least two expert skaters. The sounds generated by skating over black ice are out of this world.

The Deep Relationship of the Sami and Reindeer

3m 14s

Margret Fjellström and her family are indigenous Sami reindeer herders, relying on their herds for generations. During harsh winters, where temperatures can drop below -40 degrees Fahrenheit, the reindeer depend on energy-rich lichen.

Hege Ringard's Extreme Friluftsliv

3m 10s

Hege Ringard embraces the Norwegian passion for friluftsliv or the outdoors to the extreme by base jumping off mountains. She mentally prepares for each hike and focuses on her breathing before jumping. Hege needs to be in tune with the elements as her life depends on reading the wind and weather correctly.

Episode 1 Preview

30s

Scandinavia’s wild and unpredictable coast is a place of haunting beauty and dangerous extremes. Home to sea eagles, otters, base jumpers and orca. Only the tough and resourceful can carve out a Life on the Edge.

Researching Orcas In the Northern Seas

2m 39s

Biologist and photographer, Audun Rikardsen, follows orcas and takes a hands-on approach in understanding their lives. With the help of satellite tags, Rikardsen discovers just how much the orcas depend on the herring and how their migration patterns have changed in response to rising sea temperatures.

Puffins Fight Dirty

2m 19s

Follow the challenges faced by a latecomer trying to secure a nest hole in a colony of 8,000 puffin pairs on Hornøya. As birds fight to defend their patches, tensions rise and the newcomer faces a dangerous fight for survival.

A Seal Pup's Fight for Survival

3m 10s

The stormy Baltic coastline is a harsh environment for a seal pup to learn crucial life lessons. As the pup improves his swimming skills, territorial males lurk in pursuit of females. The pup's fur offers little insulation against the dangerously cold water, making each dip a risk.

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Immerse yourself in these breathtaking Scandinavian landscapes – beautiful fjords, magical forests, fiery volcanoes, and arctic extremes. Watch as surprising wildlife stories, myth, and modernity are all woven into this icy natural world.

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