Human Footprint

Explore the global impact of Earth’s most ingenious, destructive, and adaptable species.

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Episodes

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    The Ground Below

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    Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics.
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    The Urban Jungle

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    Shane explores three thriving urban species and envisions a wilder future for our cities.
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    The Replacements

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    Shane meets five species that made allies of humans.
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    Man's Best Friend

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    Shane’s love of dogs turns to awe as he discovers their profound impacts on humans.
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    Top Predator

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    From Yellowstone to Mozambique, discover the impact of the planet’s Top Predator: us.
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    Strangers In Paradise

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    Shane tracks down four invasive species that make him reconsider what it means to belong.

Specials

  • How Corn Took Over the World: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How Corn Took Over the World

    Watch the rise of a productive crop that has managed to replace itself, but at what cost?
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    The Watery Price Of Golf Courses & Lawns

    The cultural and resource costs for manicured lawns and golf courses are quite shocking.
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    How Dogs Are Shaping The Future Of Medicine

    Observe the rich diversity of dog breeds, shaped by genes and human intervention.
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    We Brought This Fish To America. Now We Can't Get Rid Of It

    Expose Asian carp for disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations.
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    Why Are These Urban Lizards Evolving in Overdrive?

    Examine city-dwelling anoles with remarkable evolutionary changes.
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    How An Ancient Ocean Shaped Us History

    Learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
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    How This Frog Changed Science

    What happens when frogs become indispensable?
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    How NYC Became a Rat Kingdom

    When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king!
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    Your Cat’s Secret Life (as a Deadly Predator)

    Cats have been winning the hearts of humans for years....but can devastate ecosystems.

About Human Footprint

Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our Human Footprint and to discover how the things we do reveal who we truly are.

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