Episode 3: Rivers & Wetlands

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Rivers and Wetlands only cover about 6% of the Earth's surface, yet they are considered the lifeblood of the planet. Wetlands act as nature's “kidneys”, purifying water while Rivers are like veins coursing through landscapes. Home Sweet Home - Rivers and Wetlands dives in with a Beaver sprucing up the living room of its lodge, and watches Archerfish spit down a meal in their kitchen. Take a nap with Proboscis Monkeys in their tree-top bedrooms, and discover the unusual toilet habits of Hippos.

Grasslands cover more than a quarter of dry land on the planet. A diverse range of creatures live in these grassy habitats in regions such as Africa, Australia and the Americas. Home Sweet Home -…

During the cooler seasons in regions near the planet’s extremes, snow covers about a third of the Earth’s land surface. There is also permanent ice and snow capping the poles. Home Sweet Home - Snow…

Rivers and Wetlands only cover about 6% of the Earth's surface, yet they are considered the lifeblood of the planet. Wetlands act as nature's “kidneys”, purifying water while Rivers are like veins…

Deserts are vast, arid regions that cover about a third of the Earth’s land surface. Despite the scarcity of water and harsh conditions, deserts are far from lifeless. Home Sweet Home - Deserts…

Rainforests may only cover about 6% of the Earth’s land surface, but these lush, humid environments host more than half of the world’s plant and animal species. Home Sweet Home - Rainforests …

The Global Ocean, the blue heart of our planet, covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface. This vast body of saltwater is a complex and dynamic habitat that hosts about 15% of animal life on Earth…