Earth’s Natural Wonders
Explore the most extraordinary places on the planet in this three-part series. Visit six continents to learn how these natural wonders evolved and hear rarely told stories about the challenges their inhabitants face.
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In Brazil Villagers Use a Natural Toxin to Paralyze FishIn Brazil, indigenous peoples use a natural plant toxin to paralyze hundreds of ...In Brazil, indigenous peoples use a natural plant toxin to paralyze hundreds of fish. The fish are needed for a festival to appease a "spirit" who can protect them if things go well. For the festival ... -
In the Faroe Islands Fulmar Eggs Are Collected from CliffsIn the Faroe Islands, locals collect a traditional delicacy, Fulmar eggs, from ...In the Faroe Islands, locals collect a traditional delicacy, Fulmar eggs, from high cliffs. They use only traditional woolen harnesses and slippers as climbing equipment, and are lowered on a rope ... -
In Ethiopia Villagers Climb Sheer Cliffs for a BaptismIn Ethiopia’s Gheralta mountain villagers climb sheer cliffs for a baptism. ...In Ethiopia’s Gheralta mountain villagers climb sheer cliffs for a baptism. Their churches are built high in the mountains to bring them "closer to God," and reaching them is a real test of faith. ... -
In Vanuatu the Islanders Depend on Fishing to SurviveIn Vanuatu islanders depend on fishing to provide them with food from the sea. ...In Vanuatu islanders depend on fishing to provide them with food from the sea. This way of life is becoming harder as fish stocks decline and young people leave the islands. The remaining youth must ... -
The Nenet People of Siberia Migrate with Reindeer HerdsThe Nenet people of Siberia migrate 500 miles across the ice with their reindeer ...The Nenet people of Siberia migrate 500 miles across the ice with their reindeer herds. They have followed this way of life for centuries, but the migration is getting harder as the climate becomes ... -
In Australia Aboriginal Peoples Hunt for Crocodile EggsIn Australia Aboriginal peoples risk their lives collecting saltwater crocodile ...In Australia Aboriginal peoples risk their lives collecting saltwater crocodile eggs. They use their traditional skills collect eggs from the nests. These saltwater crocodiles are among the most ... -
In Nepal Herders Bring Yaks Down a Steep Mountain PassIn Nepal herders bring their yaks down one of the steepest mountain passes in ...In Nepal herders bring their yaks down one of the steepest mountain passes in the region. The ground is treacherous and it is easy for the animals to become injured. This year, the yaks have given ... -
Collecting Mussels Under the Canadian Arctic Sea IceIn the Canadian Arctic, Inuit peoples still follow ancient traditions of ...In the Canadian Arctic, Inuit peoples still follow ancient traditions of foraging for mussels. At the lowest tides of the year, they venture into caves below the sea-ice to hunt for them. As the tide ... -
Helicopter Cowboys Wrangle Cattle in AustraliaIn the Australian Outback, helicopter cowboys round up cattle from the air. ...In the Australian Outback, helicopter cowboys round up cattle from the air. It’s the only way to get the job done on these enormous farms, but the job is dangerous – pilots die every year. Modern ... -
S1 E3: Stories from Earth's Natural Wonders"I know afterwards I'm going to feel stronger, more like a brave warrior." Hear ..."I know afterwards I'm going to feel stronger, more like a brave warrior." Hear the stories of the people who live in and around Earth's natural wonders. -
S1 E2: Scenes from Earth's Natural Wonders"All I can think about is what happens to my family if the ladder snaps and I ..."All I can think about is what happens to my family if the ladder snaps and I fall into the crevasse." Get a glimpse into the lives of those who dare to call Earth's natural wonders home.
