Some of BBC's Human Planet Documentary

I finished watching BBC's Human Planet documentary recently, a series showcasing man as the "only creature that has carved a life for itself in every habitat on Earth" (can't out-narrate David Attenborough). Its a great watch and is pretty inspiring in showing what humans are capable of in terms of adaptation. Considering the fact that I probably couldn't even start a fire without a lighter or matches some of the things these people are capable of is truly extraordinary.

Sulbin of the Bajau People

The series is divided into 8 episodes, based on location (Ocean, Jungle, Mountains etc), and each episode has about 4 or 5 stories that focus on a specific person so it is captivating and easy to relate to. One of the stories that I found to be particularly epic was of Sulbin of the Bajau people (of Maritime Southeast Asia) who live at sea and have adapted miraculously to surviving there.

Bajau Village

I guess what astonishes me about some of these people is how in touch with nature they are, and in contrast how out of touch with nature we are. As well as what the human mind and body are capable of together when clear purpose and focus unite. Here is Sulbin being a champion:

I'd definitely recommend the Human Planet to any human being. There is some stellar footage of some incredible feats, and a good amount of highlights can be found on BBC's Youtube Channel as well. If you're looking for somewhere to start, check out the untouched civilization footage, the tree-house people and men vs lions.