Episode

Nature: Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge

Name: Nature: Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge
Released: 1986-03-02
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 41986-03-02

Overview

A study of man’s relationship with the Arctic and its wildlife.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 4
Episode: Episode 12
Air date: 1986-03-02
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge is Episode 12 in Season 4 of Nature. It aired on 1986-03-02. The runtime is 53 min.

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