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Human Footprint is a show that delves into the impact of humans on the planet. Join Shane as he travels from farms to restaurants, from high-tech labs to street markets, and from forests to cities to uncover the consequences of our unique history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?

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Human Footprint
How Corn Took Over the World
Watch the rise of a productive crop that has managed to replace itself, but at what cost?
Special: 11:24
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Human Footprint
The Watery Price Of Golf Courses & Lawns
The cultural and resource costs for manicured lawns and golf courses are quite shocking.
Special: 11:29
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Human Footprint
How Dogs Are Shaping The Future Of Medicine
Observe the rich diversity of dog breeds, shaped by genes and human intervention.
Special: 12:43
Episodes
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  • Human Footprint Season 2
  • Human Footprint Season 1
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Human Footprint
Vanishing Act
Shane meets species on the brink of oblivion, and the people who won’t let them slip away.
Episode: S2 E6 | 55:39
Watch • 55:08
Human Footprint
Dammed If You Do
A journey down the Colorado River reveals the ripple effects of humanity’s quest to conquer water.
Episode: S2 E5 | 55:08
Watch • 55:09
Human Footprint
The Honey Trap
Shane investigates the future of bees, from honey bees to wild native species, in a changing world.
Episode: S2 E4 | 55:09
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Human Footprint
Dressed to Kill
From runway to throwaway, Shane suits up to discover the global impact of our fashion addiction.
Episode: S2 E3 | 55:09
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Human Footprint
The Enemy of My Enemy
We enlist allies from nature to fight in our battles. But is the enemy of an enemy always a friend?
Episode: S2 E2 | 55:13
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Human Footprint
Shelf Life
Shane goes on a global journey to discover how supermarkets have reshaped our lives and our planet.
Episode: S2 E1 | 55:07
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Human Footprint
The Ground Below
Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics.
Episode: S1 E6 | 54:52
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Human Footprint
The Urban Jungle
Shane explores three thriving urban species and envisions a wilder future for our cities.
Episode: S1 E5 | 54:41
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Human Footprint
The Replacements
Shane meets five species that made allies of humans.
Episode: S1 E4 | 54:50
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Human Footprint
Man's Best Friend
Shane’s love of dogs turns to awe as he discovers their profound impacts on humans.
Episode: S1 E3 | 54:52
Extras
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Mrs. Wilson
Episode 2 Scene
Who is the mysterious woman at the funeral for Alison Wilson's husband?
Clip: S2019 E2 | 1:18
Carl the Collector
The Sticker Collection/The Baby Stuff Collection (ASL)
Carl’s scratch-n-sniff sticker lost its sniff! / Carl’s baby blanket has a mysterious hole.
Episode: S1 E2 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Puffball Collection/The Bottle Cap Collection (ASL)
Lotta competes in the Music Maker Championship. / Carl forgot his bottle caps at his dad’s.
Episode: S1 E4 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Tool Collection/The Stick Collection (ASL)
Carl gets a universal screwdriver./A storm creates a hole in the walkway to Carl’s house.
Episode: S1 E5 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Plushie Collection/The Bouncy Ball Collection (ASL)
Carl needs help organizing his plushie collection. / Carl loses his bouncy ball collection.
Episode: S1 E3 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
Lemons!/The Butterfly Collection (ASL)
Carl learns about Sheldon’s fear./Carl is excited to start a butterfly collection.
Episode: S1 E8 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Remote Control Collection/The Super Blue Moon Sleepover (ASL)
Forrest can’t control himself to wait his turn./Carl has big plans for his sleepover.
Episode: S1 E7 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Fake Mustache Collection/The Lint Dinosaur Collection (ASL)
Nico is tired of being mistaken for Arugula./Carl is excited to play Lint Dino Monday!
Episode: S1 E6 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Autograph Collection/The Rope Collection (ASL)
Carl wants to prove that bikes aren’t for babies./Carl and his friends build a tree fort.
Episode: S1 E1 | 23:09
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Nature
NATURE - Season 45
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.
Preview: S45 | 8:32