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The Living Planet

The Living Planet

"A Portrait of the Earth"

David Attenborough examines the ways in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Living Planet
First Air DateJanuary 19, 1984
Last Air DateApril 12, 1984
Seasons1
Episodes12
Episode Runtime 55min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesTime-Life VideoBBCBBC Studios Natural History Unit
NetworksBBC One
New Worlds
S01E12

New Worlds

This episode explores the effect man has had and is having on the natural environment and the effect nature has on man. Includes domesticating animals, clearing forests, introducing different species, farming development and techniques. The episode also covers animals that live in cities and other urban environments and the effects of pollution, over-fishing, short sighted decisions and the ever-growing population of man.

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