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Top Predator

Season 1 Episode 2 | 54m 53s

There’s a killer inside us. Our biology, culture, technology, and economy have transformed our species into the greatest predator the world has ever seen. From Yellowstone to Mozambique, Shane explores our global impact as the planet’s top predator.

Aired: 07/11/23 | Expires: 07/15/25
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