Storyline
Renowned paleontologist Kirk Johnson takes us on an epic adventure through time at the polar extremes of our planet. Following a trail of strange fossils found in all the wrong places—beech trees in Antarctica, hippo-like mammals in the Arctic—Johnson uncovers the bizarre history of the poles, from miles-high ice sheets to warm polar forests teeming with life. What caused such dramatic changes at the ends of the Earth? And what can the past reveal about our planet’s climate today—and in the future?
Cast & Crew
Kirk Johnson
Self - Host
LeadWhat People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lucy Haken's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Polar Extremes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
