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Human Footprint
The Replacements
Season 1
Episode 4
Shane explores the surprising science and unexpected histories of “The Replacements”: five animal and plant species that made allies of humans, grew to dominate the planet alongside us, and changed their destinies (and our own) forever.
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Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics.
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55:12
Shane explores three thriving urban species and envisions a wilder future for our cities.
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55:23
Shane’s love of dogs turns to awe as he discovers their profound impacts on humans.
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55:24
From Yellowstone to Mozambique, discover the impact of the planet’s Top Predator: us.
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Shane tracks down four invasive species that make him reconsider what it means to belong.