Polar Extremes (2020)
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?
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Kirk Johnson
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FAQ about Polar Extremes
What is Polar Extremes about?
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…
When was Polar Extremes released?
Polar Extremes was released in 2020.
What genres does Polar Extremes belong to?
Polar Extremes is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Polar Extremes?
The cast of Polar Extremes includes Kirk Johnson.