Spanning from Canada to the American Southwest, the Rocky Mountains have shaped climates, ecosystems, and human settlement for centuries. This video explores how the range was formed, the dramatic ...

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Journey through the serene landscapes of Ile Alatau National Park. Nestled in the Tian Shan mountain range near Almaty, Kazakhstan, this park is a haven of alpine meadows, pine forests, and ...

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