Life Unearthed With Ariel Waldman

Following nature's rhythms from fireflies at dusk to cicadas emerging after years underground; in the prairie, pollinators keep wildflowers blooming while ancient rocks shelter microorganisms and preserve echoes of vanished seas.

From beavers reshaping wetlands to crayfish living deep underground, aquatic systems reveal the prairies' hidden vitality.

Often overlooked, North America's tallgrass prairies are among the most dynamic and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.

In Beacon Valley, explorer Ariel Waldman reveals hidden ecosystems that persist despite extreme conditions.

Set in Antarctica's Dry Valleys, Antarctica's glacial and icy ecosystems reveal how frozen landscapes can sustain surprising life forms.

Following Ariel Waldman's solo expedition through Antarctica's extreme environments as she documents the thriving microscopic wildlife beneath the ice.