Featuring some of the most beautiful and extraordinary animals, PLANET EARTH - the most talked-about wildlife TV series of the decade -also gave us unforgettable views of the great natural regions of the world. The photographs in this book feature many of the same places and species and are arranged in chapters that follow the programme themes, from the frozen poles and the highest mountains to the hottest deserts and deepest oceans. The images, captured by the PLANET EARTH team and many of the world"s top photographers, are accompanied by thought-provoking captions by Alastair Fothergill, the series producer of PLANET EARTH. Together they create a lasting impression of the wonder and splendour of our remarkable world but are also a reminder that, without action in the next few years, the world itself may never look the same.