Baikal seals give birth to their pups in icy dens underground, which helps keep the babies protected whilst the mothers hunt for food. But when the time comes for them to leave, it's a struggle to hold their breath for long enough to swim to the edge of the ice...

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Taken from 'Asia' (2024).

Vast deserts, dense jungles, polar landscapes and tropical seas are explored in this dazzling journey across Earth’s biggest continent, Asia. Witness the breathtaking variety of Asia’s wildest places. From the vast Arabian Desert to the unexplored jungles of Indonesia; the biting polar wilderness of Siberia to the tropical coral seas of the Indian Ocean. Dramatic wildlife stories are captured in extraordinary locations, including the Tibetan plateau, the Gobi Desert and the Himalayas. The series features rare species of bears, rhinos and big cats, and showcases the surprising variety of animals that thrive in Asia’s urban environments. Finally, meet the conservation heroes working hard to protect Asia’s irreplaceable and unforgettable wild places and animals.

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