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Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman

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Often overlooked, North America’s prairies are among the most dynamic and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Journeying into tallgrass remnants, explorer Ariel Waldman reveals a hidden world where bison shape the land, microscopic wildlife thrive in moss and soil, and fire renews life above ground. From towering grasses to underground networks, the prairies emerge as resilient yet fragile landscapes.

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Prairies: Life in Water
25:10
From beavers in wetlands to crayfish in streams, aquatic systems shape the prairies.
Prairies: Life on the Plains
24:57
Often overlooked, tallgrass prairies are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
Antarctica: Life on the Rocks
22:08
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.
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