california history. ahh! lucky for us, the fires hadn t made it to where my family lives in oakland, but the air had gotten so bad that it wasn t safe to breathe. so my wife and i took me, the asthmatic, our elderly parents and kids straight to vegas. not because we wanted to gamble, but because it was close and there were cheap flights. back then, it seemed like a once in a lifetime thing, but every year since, the fires in california have gotten worse. the dixie fire. the hill fire. there are more towns being burned to the ground, more people whose lives are devastated, and more wildfire refugees. this episode is about californians and fire, because we ve got to learn how to get along. now, if you re thinking that you re safe because you live outside of california, nope. wildfires happen across america, from alaska to florida, and they happen all over the world. wildfires sweeping across australia cape town sonia and turkey. all the way to the north pole
this is where you need to stand your ground. stay still. you don t run. at the ends of the earth is a land of extremes. home to spectacular wildlife. for centuries people and animals have battled for supremacy. but now enemies are becoming allies. together they face new challenges in our rapidly changing world. you are at the mercy of the elements. this is the story of what it takes to survive. on the edge of the world. for 12 months our film crews journeyed from the southern tip of the continent whoa! to the peaks of the andes. we made it! equipped with cutting-edge technology and accompanied by local experts. she s definitely a female. probably hunted this morning. they battled through extreme elements. with one goal. to capture the most compelling stories of the animals and the people that live in one of the wildest places on earth. as summer arrives in the southern hemisphere, the crews are making the most of the longer days and warmer weather. it
folks. the indigenous people of this land who want their land back. whose land? our land. whose land? our land! reporter: if many americans, mount mushmore is one of america s most awe inspiring symbols. like a giant apple pie wrapped in a kid rock tee shirt. but for others, it s a reminder this country was intended to be whites only. as we talk about the removal of controversial monuments and statues, mount rushmore is a part of that. located in the black hills of western south dakota, it has become an epicenter in the battle of who are the rightful inhabitants and caretakers of the land known as the united states of america. i m letting you go first. reporter: these two have a lot to say about it. this is nick tilson and crystal two bulls. she is also a military veteran. we met at the entrance of mount rushmore park. an indigenous run non-profit fighting to get indigenous lands back into indigenous hands. our people call this a sacred site that they blew up
patagonia s forests are magical places. here, age-old relationships between animals, people, and trees still survive. these bonds are needed like never before, as these ancient forests face unprecedented threats. at the ends of the earth is a land of extremes, home to spectacular wild life. for centuries, people and animals have battled for supremacy. but now enemies are becoming allies. together they face new challenges in our rapidly changing world. you are at the mercy of the elements. this is the story of what it takes to survive on the edge of the world. patagonia s forests are fulled with fascinating wild life and jaw-dropping vistas. unlike anywhere else on earth. we re on a journey of discovery through patagonia s wild woodlands. from it s northern rain forests to the tip of south america, where the trees have to tough out long, freezing winters. forests filled with a host of miraculous creatures. many found nowhere else on earth. today though, these ancient woo
shame. it goes into your heart and into your mind and it doesn t leave you. at the ends of the earth is a land of extremes. home to spectacular wildlife. for century, people and animals have battled for supremacy, but now enemies are becoming allies. together, they face new challenges. in a rapidly changing world. you are at the mercy of the elements. this is the story of what it takes to survive on the edge of the world. the land along patagonia s eastern coast is barren. [ seagulls ] but the sea is rich with life. the andes cut through patagonia, blocking moist air flowing from the pacific, creating the eighth largest desert in the world. but off the atlantic coast a cold southern current mixes with the warmer brazilian one, producing the perfect conditions for marine life. on land, a wild patchwork of desolate beaches, rocky outcrops and towering cliffs overlook one of the most important marine reserves on the planet. the top predator patrolling these