Episode 2 | Plains
Episode 2 | 54m 39s | WETA Passport
Explore the giant herds that roam the wild grasslands of the plains. Home to the greatest gathering of animal life on the planet, they are also increasingly our bread basket — and among the most endangered places on Earth. Dr. Sanjayan follows a unique elephant conservation project in South Africa and tracks the prairies to see how Americans are saving their most-endangered mammal.
Aired: 02/04/15 | Expires: 02/04/25 |
Extras From This Episode
An Interview About the Sami Way of Life
Clip: Ep2 | 3m 37s
Maasai and Their Relationship with Their Cows
Clip: Ep2 | 1m 19s
Plains | Official Trailer
Preview: Ep2 | 30s
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