3: Autumn and Winter – Against All Odds | Highlands – Scotland’s Wild Heart

Duration: 59'03''

Synopsis

Ewan McGregor narrates a series about the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. How animals must equip themselves for the harsh winter weather.

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