Science and Nature

Changing Planet

In its second year, Changing Planet revisits six of our planet's most vulnerable ecosystems and catches up with the truly inspiring people introduced in the first season: scientists and local experts fighting to safeguard their communities and wildlife, and charting the progress of their game-changing environmental projects.

Episode 2

54m 26s

Changing Planet returns to six vulnerable habitats from Greenland’s frozen wilderness to the forests of Cambodia. Sanjayan visits Australia’s east coast to explore mangrove forests, spot dugongs and better understand the potential of blue carbon.

Episodes

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S2 E2 - 54m 26s

    Changing Planet returns to six vulnerable habitats from Greenland’s frozen wilderness to the forests of Cambodia. Sanjayan visits Australia’s east coast to explore mangrove forests, spot dugongs and better understand the potential of blue carbon.

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S2 E1 - 54m 6s

    Changing Planet returns to six vulnerable habitats from Greenland’s frozen wilderness to the forests of Cambodia. Sanjayan visits Australia’s remotest community to see indigenous land management in action, tracking rare animals and burning grass.

Extras + Features

  • The Troublesome Cane Toad Invasion In Australia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Troublesome Cane Toad Invasion In Australia

    S2 E2 - 2m 30s

    M. Sanjayan investigates the biodiversity around Cairns Airport and encounters the infamous cane toad. This amphibian has wreaked havoc on the biodiversity of Australia by eating its way through many important native species.

  • Monitoring Muskoxen Births in Arctic Greenland: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Monitoring Muskoxen Births in Arctic Greenland

    S2 E2 - 3m 3s

    Dr. Niels Martin Schmidt's team are monitoring muskoxen in northeast Greenland. Muskoxen are in serious decline and they play a key role in the health of the Arctic tundra and its ability to capture carbon.

  • Traditional Landowners Preserving Native Species: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Traditional Landowners Preserving Native Species

    S2 E1 - 4m 11s

    Conservationist M. Sanjayan visits the Kiwirrkurra community in a remote part of Australia's Gibson Desert. A number of the Kiwirrkurra community grew up as truly nomadic hunter gatherers. On his visit, Sanjayan learns how the Kiwirrkurra hunt feral cats which in turn, helps preserve to Australia's native species.

  • Camel Crisis in the Australian Outback: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Camel Crisis in the Australian Outback

    S2 E1 - 2m 22s

    In the Australian Outback, M. Sanjayan witnesses the impact that invasive camels have made to the natural balance of the Australian ecosystem. Sanjayan begins to understand exactly how urgent the state sanctioned cull of feral camels was 15 years ago.

  • Beavers Help to Control California's Forest Fires: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Beavers Help to Control California's Forest Fires

    S2 E1 - 2m 29s

    In California, the reintroduction of North America's largest rodent, the beaver, brings resilience to wildfires. A fact known for centuries by the Tule River Tribe, and explained here by eco-hydrologist Dr. Emily Fairfax.

  • Traditional Land Management Benefiting Modern Australia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Traditional Land Management Benefiting Modern Australia

    S2 E1 - 2m 16s

    Conservationist, M. Sanjayan learns the traditional method for starting controlled wildfires with the Kiwirrkurra community of Australia's remote Gibson Desert. These small managed burns protect against mega-fires by creating natural breaks and removing highly flammable growth.

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    Preview

    S2 - 31s

    Changing Planet revisits six of our planet's most vulnerable ecosystems and catches up with truly inspiring scientists and local experts fighting to safeguard their communities and wildlife, and charting the progress of their game-changing environmental projects. Join conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan to meet new faces who’ll deepen our understanding of these habitats.

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