Human Footprint

The Replacements

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.

The Replacements

55m 21s

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.

Previews + Extras

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    Episode 4 Preview

    S1 E4 - 30s

    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.

  • The Cat Tracking Device of the Future: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Cat Tracking Device of the Future

    S1 E4 - 3m 25s

    Despite their abundance, scientists know close to nothing about what cats are doing in the wild, or what their impact might be. Dr. Roland Kays plan? Track cats the way we’ve tracked other large predators – by fitting them with GPS enabled collars.

  • The Top Secret Vault for Ancient Maize: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Top Secret Vault for Ancient Maize

    S1 E4 - 1m 30s

    Shane follows geneticist Sarah Hearne into a vault of over 28,000 species of maize that has weaved itself into the fabric of Mexico's past, present and future. But in the last century, just a handful of varieties have come to dominate global corn production. What happened?

  • Changing the World with Corn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Changing the World with Corn

    S1 E4 - 1m 30s

    Shane shares a meal with local Mexican chefs committed to reviving the sacred heritage of maize and preserving culture through corn.

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