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The Replacements

Season 1 Episode 4 | 54m 50s

Shane explores the surprising science and unexpected histories of “The Replacements”: five animal and plant species that made allies of humans, grew to dominate the planet alongside us, and changed their destinies (and our own) forever.

Aired: 07/23/23 | Expires: 04/09/25
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