"A Portrait of the Earth"

The Living Planet

Name: The Living Planet
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1984-01-19
Rating: 8.5
Cast: David Attenborough

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Documentary

David Attenborough examines the ways in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings.

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StatusEnded

First AiredJanuary 19, 1984

Last AiredApril 12, 1984

Episode Runtime55dk

Seasons1

Episodes12

TypeMiniseries

Origin CountryUnited Kingdom

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

natural history nature documentary natural habitat

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Last Episode

S1 E12 • 4/12/1984

New Worlds

This episode explores the effect man has had and is having on the natural environment and the effect nature has on man. Includes domesticating animals, clearing forests, introducing different species, farming development and techniques. The episode also covers animals that live in cities and other urban environments and the effects of pollution, over-fishing, short sighted decisions and the ever-growing population of man.