Human Footprint
Explore the global impact of Earth’s most ingenious, destructive, and adaptable species.
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Strangers In Paradise
S1 Ep1 | 55m 11s
Shane tracks down four invasive species that make him reconsider what it means to belong.
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Top Predator
S1 Ep2 | 55m 24s
From Yellowstone to Mozambique, discover the impact of the planet’s Top Predator: us.
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Man’s Best Friend
S1 Ep3 | 55m 23s
Shane’s love of dogs turns to awe as he discovers their profound impacts on humans.
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The Urban Jungle
S1 Ep5 | 55m 12s
Shane explores three thriving urban species and envisions a wilder future for our cities.
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The Ground Below
S1 Ep6 | 54m 53s
Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics.
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How Humans Are Reshaping Elephant Evolution
11m 57s
Uncover the impact of hunting on elephant genetics.
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Secrets of the World’s Only Whale Warehouse
9m 58s
Uncover the history of whaling and its impact on our oceans.
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Sled Dogs: The Most Extreme Distance Athletes on Earth
15m 17s
In the Arctic, it's not just about muscle power, but brainpower too.
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How Giant Pythons Became Florida’s Biggest Invasive Species
13m 24s
Ever heard of the phrase "when pet pythons outgrow their owners"?
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Singapore: Designing a Megacity in Harmony with Nature
13m 24s
Green spaces aren't just an afterthought here - they're mandatory!
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Your Cat’s Secret Life (as a Deadly Predator)
10m 40s
Cats have been winning the hearts of humans for years....but can devastate ecosystems.
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How An Ancient Ocean Shaped Us History
16m 54s
Learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
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Why Are These Urban Lizards Evolving in Overdrive?
10m 33s
Examine city-dwelling anoles with remarkable evolutionary changes.
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We Brought This Fish To America. Now We Can’t Get Rid Of It
10m 39s
Expose Asian carp for disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations.
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How Dogs Are Shaping The Future Of Medicine
12m 43s
Observe the rich diversity of dog breeds, shaped by genes and human intervention.
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The Watery Price Of Golf Courses & Lawns
11m 29s
The cultural and resource costs for manicured lawns and golf courses are quite shocking.
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Our Impact on Planet Earth
1m 30s
Shane Campbell-Staton explores how humans have impacted the planet in this first look.
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The Making of Episode 1: Strangers in Paradise
4m 49s
An inside look at "invasive" species that make Shane reconsider what it means to belong.
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Making ‘Human Footprint’: The Grind
6m 51s
Find out how making "Human Footprint" challenged our minds and broke our bodies.
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The ‘Human Footprint’ Soundtrack
4m 57s
There’s nothing quite like Human Footprint, and Adrian Younge’s score is a big reason why.
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What Is ‘Human Footprint’?
9m 29s
"Human Footprint" is a deep dive into a world reshaped by one remarkable species: us.
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Episode 1 Preview
S1 Ep1 | 30s
Shane tracks down four invasive species that make him reconsider what it means to belong.
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Cruising the Everglades with a Burmese Python Hunter
S1 Ep1 | 2m 46s
Shane’s journey begins in Florida, where he joins Donna Kalil on a Burmese python hunt.
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Tracking a Burmese Python with Biologists in Florida
S1 Ep1 | 4m 5s
Biologists work tirelessly to radio track Burmese Pythons deep in Florida's marshland.
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The Wild Horses of Nevada’s Deserts
S1 Ep1 | 3m 4s
Shane ventures into the vast deserts of Nevada to learn about wild horses on public lands.
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Episode 2 Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
From Yellowstone to Mozambique, discover the impact of the planet’s Top Predator: us.
![Human Footprint Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/6HxBWzu-asset-mezzanine-16x9-EjiWWKd.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
Exploring the Epic Whale Warehouse with Shane
S1 Ep2 | 2m 59s
Shane meets Nick Pyenson, a biologist studying ancient and living whales.
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Searching for the Tuskless Elephants of Gorongosa
S1 Ep2 | 4m 50s
Shane's research reveals how our actions can change the course of evolution.
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The Wolves Among Us in Yellowstone
S1 Ep2 | 2m 5s
As Top Predator, we eliminate competition, like America's wolves.
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Episode 3 Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Shane’s love of dogs turns to awe as he discovers their profound impacts on humans.
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Puppy IQ: How Canine Smarts Evolved with Humans
S1 Ep3 | 2m 16s
Vanessa Woods studies the wonders of canine cognition at Duke Puppy Kindergarten.
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Shane Meets an Inuit Sled Dog Hunter
S1 Ep3 | 2m 52s
Chilling in the Arctic: Shane explores the role of how sled dogs in Resolute Bay.
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The Cat Tracking Device of the Future
S1 Ep4 | 3m 25s
Dr. Roland Kays uses a global GPS tracker plan to unleash the secret lives of wild cats.
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The Top Secret Vault for Ancient Maize
S1 Ep4 | 1m 30s
Shane dives into Mexico's cornucopia with geneticist Sarah Hearne.
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Changing the World with Corn
S1 Ep4 | 1m 30s
Shane meets with local Mexican chefs committed to reviving the sacred heritage of maize.
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Episode 5 Preview
S1 Ep5 | 30s
Shane explores three thriving urban species and envisions a wilder future for our cities.
![Human Footprint Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/zCT0aUr-asset-mezzanine-16x9-DPqN5hJ.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
Hunting the Rats of NYC with a Pack of Dogs
S1 Ep5 | 2m 40s
Discover how Scott and Angie Mullaney use their loyal canines take on the urban rat race.
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City vs. Forest Anole Adaptations of Puerto Rico
S1 Ep5 | 2m 52s
Meet Kristin Winchell, the urban evolution guru who's unraveling the secrets of anoles.
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Reimagining Green City Living in Singapore
S1 Ep5 | 3m 25s
In Singapore, nature is the blueprint. Green spaces aren't just an afterthought.
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Hunting Urban Rats with a Pack of Dogs
S1 Ep5 | 2m 40s
Discover how Scott and Angie Mullaney use their loyal canines take on the urban rat race.
![Human Footprint Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/9pJ5CaV-asset-mezzanine-16x9-zL5ZTyU.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
Episode 6 Preview
S1 Ep6 | 30s
Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics.
![Human Footprint Image](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/cMp1bn3-asset-mezzanine-16x9-VnWUQZZ.jpg.crop.780x439.jpg)
How Geology Influenced Cotton Production
S1 Ep6 | 3m 1s
Shane explores the remarkable journey that transformed the ancient Cretaceous seas.
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Why the Boll Weevil is this Alabama Town’s Mascot
S1 Ep6 | 2m 36s
Shane learns how the boll weevil became an icon in Enterprise, Alabama.
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Meet the ‘Puff Daddy’ of Cotton
S1 Ep6 | 2m 28s
Shane visits Julius Tillery's cotton farm to learn about the legacy behind the brand.
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