true false false false 06/18/2009 true false 19.95 2009-11-06T11:41:26-05:00 0.0 2009-01-20T16:37:26-05:00 false false false true 47696 In the heart of Croatia lies a hidden treasure - Plitvice Lakes National Park. This extraordinary natural preserve shelters a primeval forest, the continent's largest population of brown bears, sizeable packs of wolves and lynx, and a host of other creatures which have all but disappeared elsewhere. But it is perhaps best known for its chain of 16 crystal-clear lakes that flow into one another through a series of spectacular terraces and countless waterfalls. <p>In the heart of Croatia lies a hidden treasure &#8211; Plitvice Lakes National Park. This extraordinary natural preserve shelters a primeval forest, the continent&#8217;s largest population of brown bears, sizeable packs of wolves and lynx, and a host of other creatures which have all but disappeared elsewhere. But it is perhaps best known for its chain of 16 crystal-clear lakes that flow into one another through a series of spectacular terraces and countless waterfalls.</p> 0.0 Land of the Falling Lakes DVD true true false 1 false In 1991, the outbreak of the Balkan war shattered the peaceful isolation of the park. Landmines threatened the terraces and soldiers plundered the wildlife for food. But Plitvice has an almost supernatural ability to regenerate and heal itself. The restless landscape is constantly in motion, continually building new waterfalls and pools, merging its elements to create a place like no other. *Format:* DVD *Runtime:* 60 minutes *Series:* Nature <p>In 1991, the outbreak of the Balkan war shattered the peaceful isolation of the park. Landmines threatened the terraces and soldiers plundered the wildlife for food. But Plitvice has an almost supernatural ability to regenerate and heal itself. The restless landscape is constantly in motion, continually building new waterfalls and pools, merging its elements to create a place like no other.</p> <p><strong>Format:</strong> <span class="caps">DVD</span> <br /> <strong>Runtime:</strong> 60 minutes <br /> <strong>Series:</strong> Nature</p> 41 NC1099 99 2009-11-14T10:43:45-05:00 http://shop.nature.org/images/products/41/47696-132.jpg http://shop.nature.org/images/products/41/47696-133.jpg http://shop.nature.org/products/47696-land-of-the-falling-lakes-dvd 19.95