Great Lakes Untamed is the first definitive natural history of Earth's largest freshwater ecosystem and the life within its watershed.
Source to Sea – The Great Lakes hold one-quarter of the world's fresh water, and the journey from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean spans five of them. Beavers, wolves, and other animals play a role in shaping the ecosystem, while loons, owls, moose, and bears all depend on the lakes for survival. Though often taken for granted, the Great Lakes are a vital part of our planet.
The Big Freeze – Snow and ice have shaped the Great Lakes over thousands of years, forcing all life to adapt to the powerful and dangerous forces at work. Animals like lynx, black bear and ruffed grouse use the snow to their advantage while others like fish and deer are trapped by it and fall prey to bald eagles, wolves and ravens.
Marvels and Mysteries – Spring thaw in the Great Lakes is marked by extreme temperatures and has created evolutionary marvels and mysteries. Glowing rocks and ice tsunamis show how the lakes were formed by glaciers. The unique adaptations of photosynthetic salamanders, fishing wolves, deep-diving moose, baby rattlesnakes and colourful fish hunting mid-air are a beacon of hope for the future of the world's greatest freshwater ecosystem.