Evolution Earth

Chimpanzees Dig for Fresh Water
S1 Ep1 | 2m 59s

The Fongoli troop of chimpanzees dig to find fresh water in a parched Senegal savanna.

The Edith’s Checkerspot Butterflies and Climate Change
S1 Ep1 | 2m 56s

Camille Parmesan tells us how the climate sensitive Edith's Checkerspot helped NASA.

The Marine Iguanas’ Unusual Shrinking Adaptation
S1 Ep1 | 10m 42s

Greg Lewbart is catching marine iguanas to study their unusual shrinking adaptation.

Episode 1 Preview
S1 Ep1 | 30s

Animals have a surprising story to tell about our rapidly changing planet.

A Sea Lion Chase
S1 Ep2 | 2m 32s

A Galápagos sea lion group chases yellowfin tuna into a cove on the Galápagos Islands.

Catching Darwin’s Finches on the Galápagos Islands
S1 Ep2 | 2m 24s

Local researcher Jaime Chaves catches Darwin's finches to study beak size changes.

How Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkeys Use Charcoal for Survival
S1 Ep2 | 3m 4s

Zanzibar red colobus monkeys venture into the human world to find charcoal.

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S1 Ep2 | 30s

Remarkable island wildlife reveals insights into our rapidly changing planet.

How Silver Key Anoles are Adapting to Tropical Hurricanes
S1 Ep2 | 8m 52s

Anthony studies how Silver Key anoles keep up with destructive weather.

Senegal Chimpanzees Seek Shade In a Cave
S1 Ep3 | 2m 47s

In Senegal, a troop of chimpanzees seek shade in a cave, a behavior never recorded before.

The Zebra Finches’ Battle to Survive
S1 Ep3 | 3m

Mylene finds that when temperatures rise, zebra finches can sing to their unhatched eggs.

The Wild Camels of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert
S1 Ep3 | 3m 4s

In the Gobi Desert, Adiya Yadamsuren tracks a wild camel to a water hole.

Episode 3 Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s

In the hottest places, species are going to extraordinary lengths to survive.

Big City Living For The Nubian Ibex
S1 Ep3 | 8m 2s

The ibex are Israel’s newest big city resident with rising desert temperatures.

Episode 4 Preview
S1 Ep4 | 30s

At the planet’s frozen extremes, animals can reveal the changes taking place.

The Impact of the Broad-tailed Hummingbirds’ Migration
S1 Ep4 | 7m 35s

billy barr tells us the lilies emergence is out of sync with the hummingbirds arrival.

Arctic Foxes Compete with Red Foxes
S1 Ep4 | 3m 19s

Red foxes are moving further north following the encroachment of the tree line.

Preserving the Tundra with Reindeer
S1 Ep4 | 7m 37s

Reindeer are playing a crucial role in preserving the tundra by eating forest vegetation.

Episode 5 Preview
S1 Ep5 | 30s

Forgotten and overlooked, grasslands could hold the key to our planet’s survival.

A Herd of Buffalo Are Returned to the Fort Peck Reservation
S1 Ep5 | 5m 45s

A momentous occasion as a new Buffalo herd are returned to the Fort Peck Reservation.

Scientists Look to Soil for Answers on Climate Change
S1 Ep5 | 3m 7s

Plants are reacting to our changing climate so scientists are looking to soil for answers.

A Growing Number of Wildebeest In the Serengeti
S1 Ep5 | 3m 16s

Wildebeest numbers rose after eradicating rinderpest. The Serengeti ecosystem rebounded.