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Episode 2 | Plains

Explore the giant herds that roam the wild grasslands of the plains. Home to the greatest gathering of animal life on the planet, they are also increasingly our bread basket — and among the most endangered places on Earth. Dr. Sanjayan follows a unique elephant conservation project in South Africa and tracks the prairies to see how Americans are saving their most-endangered mammal.

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Episode 5 | Water

See how sharing water with wildlife may be a critical step in our own survival.

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Episode 4 | Oceans

See how a community of scientists and fisherman can help restore our threatened oceans.

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Episode 3 | Forests

Saving the world’s forests lies in recognizing their value while they’re still standing.

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