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Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman
Antartica: Life at the Edge
An explorer undertakes a solo Antarctic expedition to document the life beneath the ice.
Prairies: Life on the Plains
LIFE UNEARTHED with Ariel Waldman is a science-driven docu-series revealing Earth’s ecosystems through radical shifts in scale—from microscopic wildlife to the planet’s most iconic animals—and even the possibilities of life beyond Earth. Hosted by explorer Ariel Waldman, the series invites viewers to look closely and think expansively, showing how every ecosystem is part of something bigger.
Prairies: Life on the Plains
Season 1 Episode 4 | 24m 57s | CC
Often overlooked, North America’s prairies are among the most dynamic and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Journeying into tallgrass remnants, explorer Ariel Waldman reveals a hidden world where bison shape the land, microscopic wildlife thrive in moss and soil, and fire renews life above ground. From towering grasses to underground networks, the prairies emerge as resilient yet fragile landscapes.
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