Life on Ice

Life on Ice

Life on Ice

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Life on Ice

1986

0h 27m

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Overview

This documentary film focuses on the animal life that survives in this harsh arctic climates at the edge of the ice - from the simple algae to narwhals, polar bears, sea birds, seals, whales and walruses.

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ONF | NFB

Cast & Crew

1 member

Acting

Vlasta Vrana

Narrator

Vlasta Vrana

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