The Andes are the largest mountain range in the world, stretching from the equator to the Antartic, spanning an entire continent. The dramatic differences in lattitude mean that the Andes are home to some of the most diverse environments in the world, from frozen mountaintops to the driest deserts. The Andes are a bubbling haven of biological variety, and some of the most beautiful landscapes seen by mortal eyes.

Kingdoms of the Sky, a three-part-series made in collaboration with the BBC, explores the most extreme mountain ranges in the world. This installment, exploring the Andes mountain range, takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime through South America, exploring the astonishing nature of the mountains and the people who live in the shadows of titans.

Join Kingdoms of the Sky and travel to the Andes through your television. KIngdoms of the Sky's episode on the Andes mountains airs Wednesday, July 25 at 9 p.m. Catch a preview of the episode below.

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