Link to Wild Russia: 3- The great divide documentary
Documentary Description
n between Europe and Asia, squeezed between the Black Sea and the
Caspian Sea, mighty summits reach over 5,000 metres high into the sky.
Located on a continental divide, and extending a thousand kilometres
from West to East, huge areas of the inaccessible mountains have
remained an almost pristine wilderness. One side of a mountain can be
vastly different to another, with heavy rainfall hitting some slopes and
valleys to create lush vegetation, while other areas are left arid.
Bison graze, bears prowl and lynxes hunt small prey while vultures
circle in search of carrion. The diverse landscapes have spawned a
cornucopia of species - this area has one of the highest levels of
biodiversity on earth and many species are unique to this area and
perfectly adapted to their habitat.