New PBS Mini-Series Brings Us Closer to Nature James Maynard - Tech Times
go to original February 4, 2015

"Earth, a New Wild" is a five-part PBS series, hosted by the biologist M. Sanjayan, on efforts to conserve "nature" in the Anthropocene - an emerging era on Earth in which humans are the dominant force shaping ecosystems, from the deep sea to the Serengeti. (Andrew Revkin)

"Earth: A New Wild" is a new five-part mini-series that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. The series will travel to 29 nations, showing examples of the interaction of human beings and animals and plants of the wild.

Doctor M. Sanjayan hosts the show. The Emmy-nominated American naturalist has spent his career studying ways conservation improves human life.

"This series is a first for nature films; it turns the camera around and acknowledges that spectacular nature doesn't exist in isolation, that humans are part of the picture. In this way, we show viewers not only stunning, never before seen natural history but also discover extraordinary stories that challenge the very notion that humans are separate from nature," Sanjayan said.

Examining animals in 45 places around the globe, interactions between humans and animals - including humpback whales, lions, reindeer, and pandas, are shown. Sanjayan examines how these interactions can provide positive benefits to both individual people and societies.

Controversial subjects will be explored during the series, including the conflict between farmers who say wolves endanger their livestock, and environmentalists working to preserve the animals.

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