In Meghalaya, India, locals train the roots of living rubber trees to grow into sturdy bridges that can withstand the wettest monsoons.
Sabah's nomadic seafaring people spend their entire lives on water, developing unique physical adaptations for deep-diving and hunting.
In Siberia, reindeer herders travel hundreds of miles across frozen expanses, relying on their animals for food, clothing, and shelter. Episode 4: Jungles – People of the Trees HUMAN PLANET COMPLETE-Episodes 1-8
In the outback, modern stockmen utilize helicopters, dirt bikes, and rugged trucks to round up thousands of feral cattle scattered across ranches the size of small European nations. Episode 7: Rivers – Friend and Foe
The Arctic is a frozen desert where temperatures drop below -50°C. Episode 3 showcases the Inuit and other northern cultures who view this hostile wilderness not as an enemy, but as a home. In Meghalaya, India, locals train the roots of
Samburu warriors in Kenya rely on wild elephants to dig for water in dry riverbeds. Episode 3: Arctic – Life in the Deep Freeze
In Indonesia, traditional fishermen use hand-thrown bamboo harpoons to hunt sperm whales from wooden boats, a high-stakes tradition that feeds an entire village for months. Episode 4: Jungles – People of the Trees
Grasslands are the planet's breadbasket, covering vast plains like the savanna, prairies, and pampas. This episode examines our relationship with this terrain, from the birth of agriculture to the fierce protectors of its herds.
In the final episode, we explore the vital importance of freshwater ecosystems, from rivers and lakes to wetlands and deltas. We see how human activities, such as water management and pollution, are affecting these ecosystems, and learn about the innovative solutions being developed to protect and conserve our planet's precious freshwater resources.
While tropical rainforests cover only a small portion of the Earth's landmass, they are home to half of the world's animal species. Jungles enters this rich, green maze to see how people live in a world of immense biodiversity, danger, and towering heights. The most famous and controversial segment of the series appears here, showcasing the Korowai people of Papua, Indonesia, who allegedly live in treehouses up to 50 meters high. The episode is filled with other incredible stories, including the matis people who hunt using a paralyzing toxin and people who scale the forest's heights in search of wild honey, risking their lives for a sweet reward. Each story highlights the profound and intricate ways people have woven their lives into the jungle's fabric.