From the Pyrenean mountains to the great wild beaches of the ocean, from the mythical city of Bordeaux to the more rural valleys of Corrèze, the south-west of France is a region which has managed to retain true authenticity, both in its art-of -living, its wine, its gastronomy and its rustic landscapes. Symbols which are the pride of its inhabitants and which attract tens of thousands of visitors every year who come to enjoy these precious natural...

Yellowstone National Park is a spectacular landscape and a diverse habitat which supports an array of wildlife. But this serene habitat also holds a dark secret: it sits atop a super-volcano that could 'blow' at any minute. This episode follows the park's residents; the beavers, otters, elks and bison that are oblivious to this ticking time bomb, thriving in this land of extremes. Our narrator, esteemed naturalist Armstrong Wedgewood (actor Matt Lucas)...

There's a heavy dose of science in the first half of this episode, and some weird science at that! There's some very interesting research is taking place at the Department of Energy's Joint Genome Institute. We're talking DNA from thousands of years ago extracted from permafrost! In the first story, Brendan pays them a visit to get the scoop on the latest studies with implications for climate change, and there he discovers two teens in lab coats helping...

Explorers Hannah, Oliver and Reiann visit Nina in her workshop and discover that light from the sun only shines on one side of the moon.

The Great Lakes cradle the southern part of Canada, providing it with a warm climate that allows southern plants and animals to survive there. In this episode we will visit one of the world's most famous bird migration sites, Point Pelee National Park, as well as Rondeau Provincial Park and Pelee Island, where the endangered Blue Racer snake resides.

A panoramic look at animals from Africa, especially the giants, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and ostriches. A comparison of animals that isn't native to Africa, such as bears, with animals that are, such as -- surprise -- penguins. Next, a visit with the birds of Africa. Then, a rundown of the many wild animals with the word "Africa" in their common name. Finally, an examination of the adaptations these animals have to live on the...

Ever heard the phrase you are what you eat? Well, if you're one of the world's committed carnivores, it could be said that your eating habits are a significant contributor to the pressing problem of global warming. The impact of raising animals for meat includes deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. This video explores food alternatives aimed at reducing meat consumption, including cultured meat and pea protein burgers.

In this episode, we look at the ways robotic engineers are mimicking the natural world. BionicWheelBot and the BionicFlyingFox have been developed to navigate difficult terrain, like their biological counterparts. Robots like the canine-inspired models produced by Boston Dynamic are already being used in hazardousenvironments to reduce the need for humans to be exposed to risk. We’ll also see how robots are covering new ground in space exploration,...

The Clean Water and Clean Air Acts are federal laws that rely upon citizen participation for their successful implementation. This lesson chapter explains how model ordinances can be put into place to assist municipalities in becoming more sustainable, and the role that students, teachers and citizen activists can play in that process. This section explores how citizens’ willingness to pay, through state and local bond issues, for parks, public...

We all know that mankind can't live without air, food, and water...the same is true of salt. The salt on your table is a key to unlocking the story of our planet and the cosmos. Big History reveals how this simple molecule underpins our civilization.