Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild (2013)

S11E2 Siberia

In this episode titled "Siberia," Ben encounters a dedicated scientist who has traded city life for a remote outpost in the Russian Arctic. This researcher focuses on mitigating climate change effects on the permafrost, employing innovative steam machines and rugged monster trucks for his efforts. However, his ambitions extend beyond environmental preservation; he is also exploring the possibility of resurrecting the woolly mammoth from extinction. Ben delves into both the scientist's groundbreaking work and his fascinating, albeit controversial, quest to revive this ancient species.