Movie: Darkwoods: Where Nature Survives

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Dan Wesker
Dan Wesker

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    The film takes us into the nearly impassable Darkwoods in Canada, with its ecosystems of old growth valleys and alpine meadows. It's a wonderful part of British Columbia with unique flora and fauna. These remote mountain ranges are home to rare mountain caribou, endangered bats, grizzly bears, wolves, and unique birds.

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    2018-01-01

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