Austria’s Arlberg mountain, one of the world’s most famous skiing destinations, attracts the international jet set. Though no less glamourous, the region’s flora and fauna must make do with a less luxurious, more challenging lifestyle. In late summer, a chamois kid and its mother roam the Arlberg, but lush pastures are rare now and the two animals seek out shady slopes. The local golden eagle is reluctant to share its space with the new arrival and must battle a fearless fox to survive. The mountain’s vast pine forests are testimony to the determination of the region’s flora and fauna to survive and thrive. They provide refuge for many of the local inhabitants, offering safety and shade for chamois, deer, marmots and hosts of bird species, like the ptarmigan and black grouse. But the rocky peaks are changing: as the permafrost thaws and they start to crumble, rockfalls and landslides are becoming more common. They can decimate the landscape and all its wildlife in a matter of seconds. A closer look reveals the many different effects of climate change on the Arlberg region, but the wilderness here is likely to survive. While some species will suffer, those able to adapt will weather the changes. The stunning Arlberg is a microcosm of the challenges facing the modern world – and an example of nature’s resilience and perseverance.