The Kamchatka peninsula comprises 20 different climate zones and is one of the world's most active volcanic areas, as demonstrated by the numerous craters, geysers and fumaroles dotting the region which the local fauna exploit to their advantage, enjoying such modern comforts as nests with centralized heating for wagtails and hot bath water for bears. Christian Baumeister guides us on an exploration into a unique, fascinating landscape of extraordinary beauty, an earthly paradise for the rare Steller's sea eagle, wolverines, foxes, killer whales, and sperm whales.
