Earth: A New Wild

2015-02-04 Documentary TV-PG

A fresh look at humankind’s relationship to the planet’s wildest places and most fascinating species. Using advanced filming techniques, this series will provide visuals as stunning as the best natural history programs. Distinguishing itself from nearly all other nature films, however, the series turns the cameras around, showing the world as it really is—with humans in the picture.

Storyline

First Aired

2015-02-04
Last Aired

2015-02-25
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

5
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

PBS

Keywords:

human animal relationship earth nature nature documentary

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Season 1

1. Plains

Explore the giant herds that roam the wild grasslands of the plains. Home to the greatest gathering of...More

Explore the giant herds that roam the wild grasslands of the plains. Home to the greatest gathering of animal life on the planet, they are also increasingly our bread basket — and among the most endangered places on Earth. Dr. Sanjayan follows a unique elephant conservation project in South Africa and tracks the prairies to see how Americans are saving their most-endangered mammal.Less

55mins 2015-02-04

2. Forests

Journey deep into the great forests of Earth for a new way of looking at these wild places and the ani...More

Journey deep into the great forests of Earth for a new way of looking at these wild places and the animals that live there. Sanjayan travels into an uncharted area of the Amazon that scientists believe is the most bio-diverse place on Earth. From there he follows unique animal behavior in Alaska’s Great Bear Rainforest and meets the farmers in Portugal’s cork forests.Less

55mins 2015-02-11

3. Oceans

Starting on the most pristine reef on Earth, home to more predators than prey, Sanjayan draws on his o...More

Starting on the most pristine reef on Earth, home to more predators than prey, Sanjayan draws on his own ocean experiences to reveal a vibrant community of scientists, engineers and fishermen who are providing solutions that can help restore the oceans in astonishing ways.Less

55mins 2015-02-18

4. Home

Travel deep into the wild to take a fresh look at humankind’s relationship to the big animals that liv...More

Travel deep into the wild to take a fresh look at humankind’s relationship to the big animals that live alongside us. From cuddling baby pandas to avoiding man-eating tigers, Dr. M. Sanjayan investigates our changing relationships with the wilderness. Sanjayan focuses on the powerful stories that prove animals and humans can thrive side by side. It’s a new kind of wild.Less

55mins 2015-02-04

5. Water

Sanjayan explores humankind’s relationship with the Earth’s most important resource: water. Unraveling...More

Sanjayan explores humankind’s relationship with the Earth’s most important resource: water. Unraveling dramatic connections between fresh water and the health of the planet, he uncovers spectacular wildlife stories that center on managing the natural pulse of the planet’s water.Less