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  • Human Planet Grasslands: The Roots of Power (Season 1, Episode 6)
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    TV Episode | 51 min | Documentary

Human Planet

Grasslands: The Roots of Power (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 51 min | Documentary
Grass lands cover vast plains, such as savanna, prairies and pampas. The many, almost indestructible grass species, for various types of soil and other conditions, feed huge herds, whose migrations are followed by many predators and (semi-...See moreGrass lands cover vast plains, such as savanna, prairies and pampas. The many, almost indestructible grass species, for various types of soil and other conditions, feed huge herds, whose migrations are followed by many predators and (semi-)nomadic peoples, such as the Mongol master horsemen. Some still practice hunting-gathering, such as the Khoisan, or traditional 'natural' herd breeding, others as in Australia use technology to gain maximal control. Domesticating cereals and edible grazers was crucial in human history, leading to vast food surpluses and sedentary civilization. Written by KGF Vissers See less
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Director
Tuppence Stone
Producer
Tuppence Stone
Composer
Nitin Sawhney
Editor
Andy Netley (as Andrew Netley)
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Updated Feb 17, 2011
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Feb 17, 2011 (United Kingdom)
Awards
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2 wins & 4 nominations

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