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The Nature of Things | Season 2011-2012 | Mar 14, 2012 | 11:43

Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey Behind the Scenes

Director/cinematographer Adam Ravetch shares his behind the scenes footage and tells us how he gets so close to these magnificent animals.

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