Surviving the Extreme
Earth’s natural wonders are among the most extreme places to live on the planet. From soaring mountains to deep jungles, and frozen Polar worlds, human beings need bravery and ingenuity to survive within them.
Earth’s natural wonders are among the most extreme places to live on the planet. From soaring mountains to deep jungles, and frozen Polar worlds, human beings need bravery and ingenuity to survive within them.
Surviving with Animals
In some of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders, it is wildlife that holds the key to survival for the people who live there. But animals can be our foes, as well as our friends.
In some of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders, it is wildlife that holds the key to survival for the people who live there. But animals can be our foes, as well as our friends.
Surviving Against the Odds
In some natural wonders, people must push themselves to the absolute limit in order to survive. For the people who call these extraordinary places home, survival requires great skill, ingenuity and bravery.
In some natural wonders, people must push themselves to the absolute limit in order to survive. For the people who call these extraordinary places home, survival requires great skill, ingenuity and bravery.
Surviving the Extreme
Earth’s natural wonders are among the most extreme places to live on the planet. From soaring mountains to deep jungles, and frozen Polar worlds, human beings need bravery and ingenuity to survive within them.
Earth’s natural wonders are among the most extreme places to live on the planet. From soaring mountains to deep jungles, and frozen Polar worlds, human beings need bravery and ingenuity to survive within them.
Surviving with Animals
In some of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders, it is wildlife that holds the key to survival for the people who live there. But animals can be our foes, as well as our friends.
In some of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders, it is wildlife that holds the key to survival for the people who live there. But animals can be our foes, as well as our friends.
Surviving Against the Odds
In some natural wonders, people must push themselves to the absolute limit in order to survive. For the people who call these extraordinary places home, survival requires great skill, ingenuity and bravery.
In some natural wonders, people must push themselves to the absolute limit in order to survive. For the people who call these extraordinary places home, survival requires great skill, ingenuity and bravery.
Stories from Earth's Natural Wonders
"I know afterwards I'm going to feel stronger, more like a brave warrior." Hear the stories of the people who live in and around Earth's natural wonders.
"I know afterwards I'm going to feel stronger, more like a brave warrior." Hear the stories of the people who live in and around Earth's natural wonders.
Scenes from Earth's Natural Wonders
"All I can think about is what happens to my family if the ladder snaps and I fall into the crevasse." Get a glimpse into the lives of those who dare to call Earth's natural wonders home.
"All I can think about is what happens to my family if the ladder snaps and I fall into the crevasse." Get a glimpse into the lives of those who dare to call Earth's natural wonders home.
In the Faroe Islands Fulmar Eggs Are Collected from Cliffs
In the Faroe Islands, locals collect a traditional delicacy, Fulmar eggs, from high cliffs. They use only traditional woolen harnesses and slippers as climbing equipment, and are lowered on a rope down hundreds of feet of cliff-side. First, however, they must identify the best spot to find these nesting seabirds.
In the Faroe Islands, locals collect a traditional delicacy, Fulmar eggs, from high cliffs. They use only traditional woolen harnesses and slippers as climbing equipment, and are lowered on a rope down hundreds of feet of cliff-side. First, however, they must identify the best spot to find these nesting seabirds.
In Brazil Villagers Use a Natural Toxin to Paralyze Fish
In Brazil, indigenous peoples use a natural plant toxin to paralyze hundreds of fish. The fish are needed for a festival to appease a "spirit" who can protect them if things go well. For the festival to be a success, they need hundreds of fish to feed the
In Brazil, indigenous peoples use a natural plant toxin to paralyze hundreds of fish. The fish are needed for a festival to appease a "spirit" who can protect them if things go well. For the festival to be a success, they need hundreds of fish to feed the
In Ethiopia Villagers Climb Sheer Cliffs for a Baptism
In Ethiopia’s Gheralta mountain villagers climb sheer cliffs for a baptism. Their churches are built high in the mountains to bring them "closer to God," and reaching them is a real test of faith. They believe that male children must be baptized on the 40th day after
In Ethiopia’s Gheralta mountain villagers climb sheer cliffs for a baptism. Their churches are built high in the mountains to bring them "closer to God," and reaching them is a real test of faith. They believe that male children must be baptized on the 40th day after
The Nenet People of Siberia Migrate with Reindeer Herds
The Nenet people of Siberia migrate 500 miles across the ice with their reindeer herds. They have followed this way of life for centuries, but the migration is getting harder as the climate becomes more unpredictable. This year, the weather is bad, and the herds become mixed together as they
The Nenet people of Siberia migrate 500 miles across the ice with their reindeer herds. They have followed this way of life for centuries, but the migration is getting harder as the climate becomes more unpredictable. This year, the weather is bad, and the herds become mixed together as they
In Vanuatu the Islanders Depend on Fishing to Survive
In Vanuatu islanders depend on fishing to provide them with food from the sea. This way of life is becoming harder as fish stocks decline and young people leave the islands. The remaining youth must learn these ancient skills: most challenging of all is to free-dive down to the sea-bed
In Vanuatu islanders depend on fishing to provide them with food from the sea. This way of life is becoming harder as fish stocks decline and young people leave the islands. The remaining youth must learn these ancient skills: most challenging of all is to free-dive down to the sea-bed
In Australia Aboriginal Peoples Hunt for Crocodile Eggs
In Australia Aboriginal peoples risk their lives collecting saltwater crocodile eggs. They use their traditional skills collect eggs from the nests. These saltwater crocodiles are among the most dangerous predators in the world and it is not easy to drive them off their nests.
In Australia Aboriginal peoples risk their lives collecting saltwater crocodile eggs. They use their traditional skills collect eggs from the nests. These saltwater crocodiles are among the most dangerous predators in the world and it is not easy to drive them off their nests.
In Nepal Herders Bring Yaks Down a Steep Mountain Pass
In Nepal herders bring their yaks down one of the steepest mountain passes in the region. The ground is treacherous and it is easy for the animals to become injured. This year, the yaks have given birth late and it is hard for the younger animals of the herd.
In Nepal herders bring their yaks down one of the steepest mountain passes in the region. The ground is treacherous and it is easy for the animals to become injured. This year, the yaks have given birth late and it is hard for the younger animals of the herd.
Collecting Mussels Under the Canadian Arctic Sea Ice
In the Canadian Arctic, Inuit peoples still follow ancient traditions of foraging for mussels. At the lowest tides of the year, they venture into caves below the sea-ice to hunt for them. As the tide turns, the sea ice can shift and there is a risk of them becoming trapped
In the Canadian Arctic, Inuit peoples still follow ancient traditions of foraging for mussels. At the lowest tides of the year, they venture into caves below the sea-ice to hunt for them. As the tide turns, the sea ice can shift and there is a risk of them becoming trapped
Helicopter Cowboys Wrangle Cattle in Australia
In the Australian Outback, helicopter cowboys round up cattle from the air. It’s the only way to get the job done on these enormous farms, but the job is dangerous – pilots die every year. Modern technology is what makes survival possible in this inhospitable part of the world.
In the Australian Outback, helicopter cowboys round up cattle from the air. It’s the only way to get the job done on these enormous farms, but the job is dangerous – pilots die every year. Modern technology is what makes survival possible in this inhospitable part of the world.