The Living Planet

"A Portrait of the Earth"

David Attenborough examines the ways in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	The Living Planet
First Air Date	January 19, 1984
Last Air Date	April 12, 1984
Seasons	1
Episodes	12
Episode Runtime	55min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies	Time-Life Video BBC BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Networks	BBC One

S01E12

New Worlds

This episode explores the effect man has had and is having on the natural environment and the effect nature has on man. Includes domesticating animals, clearing forests, introducing different species, farming development and techniques. The episode also covers animals that live in cities and other urban environments and the effects of pollution, over-fishing, short sighted decisions and the ever-growing population of man.

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