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.

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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    Singapore: Designing a Megacity in Harmony with Nature

    Green spaces aren't just an afterthought here - they're mandatory!
  • How Giant Pythons Became Florida’s Biggest Invasive Species: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How Giant Pythons Became Florida’s Biggest Invasive Species

    Ever heard of the phrase "when pet pythons outgrow their owners"?
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    Sled Dogs: The Most Extreme Distance Athletes on Earth

    In the Arctic, it's not just about muscle power, but brainpower too.
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    Secrets of the World’s Only Whale Warehouse

    Uncover the history of whaling and its impact on our oceans.
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    How Humans Are Reshaping Elephant Evolution

    Uncover the impact of hunting on elephant genetics.

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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Extras