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How This Frog Changed Science

8m 59s
Meet Xenopus, the African Clawed Frog: a strange creature that has opened a window into understanding ourselves in unexpected ways. Join Shane in this episode of Human Footprint as he talks to scientists Jim Hanken, Kelsey Tyssowski, and Marko Horb to find out how one frog become one of the world's most versatile laboratory animals.
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Your Cat’s Secret Life (as a Deadly Predator)

10m 40s
Our adorable companions are extremely efficient hunters, with the ability to devastate ecosystems and decimate wild prey populations. Get the scoop when Shane Campbell-Staton meets the scientists behind the largest animal tracking study that is hoping to curb this problem - and meet a few charming felines along the way in this episode of Human Footprint.
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Singapore: Designing a Megacity in Harmony with Nature

13m 24s
Who says a densely populated city can't be a green paradise? Not in Singapore! Shane Campbell-Staton visits visionary architect Pearl Chee and legendary urban planner Professor Cheong Koon Hean to find out how creators like them have woven nature into the fabric of the city. Green spaces aren't just an afterthought here - they're mandatory!
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How Giant Pythons Became Florida’s Biggest Invasive Species

13m 24s
Ever heard of the phrase "when pet pythons outgrow their owners"? Well, host Shane Campbell-Staton is about to take us on an adventure to find out what happens next. Join Shane as he meets bounty hunter Donna Kalil, exotic animal trader Hillary Dupont, and biologists Matthew McCollister and Kristen Hart as they battle the invasive Burmese Pythons of the Everglades.
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Sled Dogs: The Most Extreme Distance Athletes on Earth

15m 17s
In the Arctic, it's not just about muscle power, but brainpower too. The bond between humans and sled dogs goes beyond physical strength. It's a testament to our shared intelligence and teamwork throughout history. Keep watching to learn how sled dogs have evolved over millennia to become the ultimate Arctic warriors.
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Secrets of the World’s Only Whale Warehouse

9m 58s
Long before the days of fast-fashion and chain restaurants, humans were busy hunting down whales and nearly wiping them out – yikes! The efficiency of 20th-century whaling had a devastating impact. Join host Shane Campbell-Staton as he visits Paleontologist Nick Pyenson at Smithsonian's Whale Warehouse to uncover the history of whaling and its impact on our oceans.
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How Humans Are Reshaping Elephant Evolution

11m 57s
Host and evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton uncovers the impact of hunting on elephant genetics. From Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park to the scars left on the elephant population, Shane's research is revealing how our actions can change the course of evolution itself.
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