A Perfect Planet
A five-part natural history and earth science journey shows how Earth’s living world is shaped by powerful natural forces. It reveals how geology and the environment work together to drive and support diverse wildlife across different habitats.
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Season 1
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Volcano
A look at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet’s molten core builds land, and mineral-rich ash from eruptions fertilises the surface.
Jan 3, 2021 · 51m -
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The Sun
From the frozen poles to the searing deserts, this episode shows how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet.
Jan 10, 2021 · 49m -
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Weather
Weather controls the distribution of freshwater around our planet. In turn, shapes the lives of animals across the globe, rising to an incredible diversity of species and habitats.
Jan 17, 2021 · 48m -
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Oceans
There are not five separate oceans, but one. Its waters linked by powerful forces that keep them on the move. This constant mixing is vital for the health of oceans and marine life.
Jan 24, 2021 · 48m -
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Humans
Humans are changing our planet so rapidly, it’s affecting earth’s life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.
Jan 31, 2021 · 49m