Synopsis
A mother and her baby polar bears explore their habitat.
- Programme: Wonders of Nature
- Episode: Polar Bear - Mother and Baby
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2015
- Geography
Licence: ERA Licence required
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