Over one wild year, polar bears, reindeer, red-crowned cranes, cherry salmon, and least weasels must endure a long, unforgiving winter and take advantage of the brief abundance of spring. From the ice-covered shores of the north, across miles of barren tundra, to the depths of the taiga forest, these animals face incredible challenges and fight for survival.

Over one wild year, polar bears, reindeer, red-crowned cranes, cherry salmon, and least weasels must endure a long, unforgiving winter and take advantage of the brief abundance of spring. From the ice-covered shores of the north, across miles of barren tundra, to the depths of the taiga forest, these animals face incredible challenges and fight for survival.