The allure of rivers has captivated humans, providing essential resources and pathways for discovery, but also presenting formidable challenges, including treacherous waters, freezing temperatures, and treacherous crossings, as well as the constant threat of devastating floods.
Aired: Jan 13, 2011As the challenges facing coastal communities escalate, they begin to rely on ...
2. Deserts: Life in the Furnace
Aired: Jan 20, 2011The deserts, covering a substantial one-third of the Earth's land, are home t...
3. Arctic: Life in the Deep Freeze
Aired: Jan 27, 2011In the harsh, dark Arctic environment, a remarkable four million people have ...
4. Jungles: People of the Trees
Aired: Feb 3, 2011Tropical rainforests harbor an astonishing half of the planet's animal specie...
5. Mountains: Life in Thin Air
Aired: Feb 10, 2011In the mountainous regions, humans have developed ingenious ways to survive a...
6. Grasslands: The Roots of Power
Aired: Feb 17, 2011The next episode delves into the vast and varied grasslands, showcasing spraw...
Aired: Feb 24, 2011The allure of rivers has captivated humans, providing essential resources and...
8. Cities: Surviving the Urban Jungle
Aired: Mar 3, 2011Next episode: Exploring the coexistence of wildlife and humans in urban setti...
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Production Countries: France, United Kingdom, United States
Genres:Documentary
