Earth: A New Wild

Aug 30, 2015

For fans of the Planet Earth series by BBC, Earth: A New Wild, co-produced by National Geographic and PBS, is a must-see film series.

In five episodes ("Home," "Plains," "Forest," "Oceans" and "Water") hosted by conservationist Dr. M. Sanjayan, the series covers the interaction between wildlife and humans. It focuses on the areas where humans are learning to coexist and thrive in concert with Mother Nature. Each 60-minute episode features brilliant footage of wildlife in their natural habitats along with interviews of people who share these habitats. The scope of the footage encompasses 29 different countries and the latest theories on conservation management. If you are a nature documentary buff you will not want to miss this remarkable film set.

Reviewed by Library Staff