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Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our Human Footprint and to discover how the things we do reveal who we truly are.

Expose Asian carp for disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations.
Examine city-dwelling anoles with remarkable evolutionary changes.
Learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
Episodes
Shane tracks down four invasive species that make him reconsider what it means to belong.
Extras
What happens when frogs become indispensable?
When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king!
Cats have been winning the hearts of humans for years....but can devastate ecosystems.
Green spaces aren't just an afterthought here - they're mandatory!
Ever heard of the phrase "when pet pythons outgrow their owners"?
In the Arctic, it's not just about muscle power, but brainpower too.
Find out how making "Human Footprint" challenged our minds and broke our bodies.
There’s nothing quite like Human Footprint, and Adrian Younge’s score is a big reason why.
"Human Footprint" is a deep dive into a world reshaped by one remarkable species: us.
An inside look at "invasive" species that make Shane reconsider what it means to belong.