The World In 2050, The Real Future Of Earth

The story of Europe's living waters begins at great altitude. Melt waters from the highest snow-capped peaks feed some of the greatest rivers. On their relentless downward journey, streams and rivers have carved through all of Europe's greatest landscapes. Gorges, lakes and wetlands are home to an incredible array of wildlife and seas and oceans have sculpted a coastline of endless variety.

Europe is the second smallest continent, yet is incredibly diverse. Its temperatures range from 40 degrees to minus 40 degrees across several ecoregions. Europe's Great Wildernesses is a three part series exploring its wildlife and the mosaic of habitats in which they live.