Human Planet

Humans, being air-breathing creatures, are naturally adapted to life on land, yet some cultures have developed ways to live semi-aquatically in order to take advantage of the ocean's resources.

This episode explores the extreme difficulties faced by people living in some of the driest regions on Earth and highlights the creative strategies they use to adapt and thrive in these harsh environments.

This documentary explores life in the Arctic, where four million people endure months of darkness, extreme cold, and scarce food resources. It showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of the communities that call this harsh environment home.

The rainforest, the most biodiverse habitat on Earth, is a challenging yet rich environment where indigenous people rely on their knowledge, resourcefulness, and courage to survive.

This episode examines how communities in high-altitude mountain regions adapt to harsh environments, showcasing the unique strategies they use to survive and thrive in areas with scarce oxygen and limited resources.

Grasslands have played a crucial role in sustaining human civilization by providing fertile ground for growing staple grains and supporting the domestication of native animals, contributing significantly to the growth of the global population to nearly seven billion.

Rivers supply vital resources such as food and water, and serve as natural transportation routes, allowing human settlement in diverse environments. However, they are fragile ecosystems that can freeze, flood, or dry up completely.

This episode explores the urban environment and how nature persists within it despite human efforts to exclude it, highlighting the adaptability of creatures such as bed bugs and rats that thrive in cities.