We shower, we bathe, we apply perfumes and deodorants. We’re cleaner and healthier than at any other point in human history. So it may be surprising to learn there are 10 times more things living on you than cells in your body. From the flora of our guts to the fauna on our skin and hair, this episode explores the wildlife park that is the human body in stunning, microscopic detail – combining the creativity of natural history filmmaking with the charisma of Discovery’s very own Mike Rowe.
Your body really is a wonderland -- and an ecosystem all its own. You play host to all sorts of microorganisms that you can't see. See if you know what's on your hands, in your hair, and thriving everywhere else on you.
We shower, we bathe, we apply perfumes and deodorants. We’re cleaner and healthier than at any other point in human history. So it may be surprising to learn there are 10 times more things living on you than cells in your body.
Insects outnumber us and they may be creepy and crawly. But they're also sadly under appreciated. You'd be surprised to learn what crucial jobs bugs to every day (and night) to keep our planet going strong.
That's right -- like them. After all, these are the ubiquitous, wonderful microorganisms that give us cheese and, by extension, leisure activities like cheese rolling. Need we say more?
Did you ever play in the dirt as a child and dig up insects? Insects and biodiversity affect us every day. This quiz will help test your knowledge of why and how insects and biodiversity are interconnected.
Did you know that insects make up approximately 80 percent of the total number of animals on earth? Check out our pictures of insects to find a wide array of specimens, including dragonflies, army ants, butterflies and more.
What would it be like to be immortal? It's the year 2967 and Adam Savage is 1,000 years old. He reflects on his long life revealing how science in the 21st century transformed his body, creating a supercharged cyber-human, allowing him to live forever.
Want to capture wildlife in their natural habitat on your camera? To do so, you either need luck or skill (or maybe a bit of both). Take our quiz to learn more about what equipment you'll need to master the art of wildlife photography.
