NOVA

Ancient Earth: Life Rising

For billions of years, life teemed in Earth’s oceans while the land was desolate and inhospitable. See how life made the leap to land, transforming a barren, rocky landscape into the lush, green world we call home.

Ancient Earth: Life Rising

53m 47s

For billions of years, life teemed in Earth’s oceans while the land was desolate and inhospitable. See how life made the leap to land, transforming a barren, rocky landscape into the lush, green world we call home.

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  • Giant Prehistoric Fungi Once Ruled the Earth: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Giant Prehistoric Fungi Once Ruled the Earth

    S50 E13 - 3m 43s

    Today, plants like trees can grow very tall, while fungi remain close to the ground, with most of it hidden underneath. But millions of years ago, some fungi were were 20-feet-tall, towering over Earth’s landscape.

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