Palaeontologists Uncover Antarctica's Prehistoric Past

Millions of years before Antarctica became a frozen wasteland, it was a thriving subtropical paradise covered in dense forests, ancient rivers, and terrifying prehistoric beasts. In this documentary, join a team of top palaeontologists on a high-stakes expedition into the Transantarctic Mountains...

50 min - Planet & Climate - Spark

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