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Tag, You're It: Tracking the Grand Canyon's Toughest Fish

Biologist Lindsay Hansen and her USGS team work day and night to study the federally threatened humpback chub in the Grand Canyon. Using PIT tags, they track fish growth and migration to understand how this resilient species adapts to cold dam flows and warming tributaries like the Little Colorado. Their efforts offer a glimpse of hope in an altered ecosystem.

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Human Footprint Season 2
55:39
Shane meets species on the brink of oblivion, and the people who won’t let them slip away.
Dammed If You Do
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55:08
A journey down the Colorado River reveals the ripple effects of humanity’s quest to conquer water.
The Honey Trap
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55:09
Shane investigates the future of bees, from honey bees to wild native species, in a changing world.
Dressed to Kill
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55:09
From runway to throwaway, Shane suits up to discover the global impact of our fashion addiction.
The Enemy of My Enemy
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55:13
We enlist allies from nature to fight in our battles. But is the enemy of an enemy always a friend?
Shelf Life
55:07
Shane goes on a global journey to discover how supermarkets have reshaped our lives and our planet.
The Ground Below
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54:52
Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics.
The Urban Jungle
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54:41
Shane explores three thriving urban species and envisions a wilder future for our cities.
The Replacements
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54:50
Shane meets five species that made allies of humans.
Man's Best Friend
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54:52
Shane’s love of dogs turns to awe as he discovers their profound impacts on humans.
Top Predator
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54:53
From Yellowstone to Mozambique, discover the impact of the planet’s Top Predator: us.
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Strangers In Paradise
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54:40
Shane tracks down four invasive species that make him reconsider what it means to belong.
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