The beginning of spring brings new signs of life. But not all creatures made it through the harsh winter.

(Airs Sunday, February 1) From the moment he is born, a red deer calf faces a life-long struggle to survive in the mountain wilderness of the Austrian Alps.

View the winners of the May 2008 Alps Photo Contest, and find out how to join the NATURE Flickr Group.

Additional resources online and in print for "Prince of the Alps."

Download Alps and Deer wallpaper for your desktop from "Prince of the Alps."

However inhospitable the weather may turn in the highest regions of the Austrian Alps, evolution has equipped the diverse species that claim these heights as their home with the ability to survive.

NATURE producer Jill Clark explains how the creation of green bridges and wildlife corridors, in Europe and elsewhere, are helping to cut down on the number of vehicle collisions with wildlife.