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Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman
Mars on Earth
Explorer Ariel Waldman experiences the most Mars-like place on Earth: the Dry Valleys. The research team discover tiny animals in a region where it was thought nothing more than bacteria could survive.
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Nature’s rhythms; from fireflies flashing to cicadas emerging after years underground.
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From beavers in wetlands to crayfish in streams, aquatic systems shape the prairies.
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Often overlooked, tallgrass prairies are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
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In a Mars-like region on Earth, hidden ecosystems persist despite extreme conditions.
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An explorer undertakes a solo Antarctic expedition to document the life beneath the ice.