New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands - Season 1 - Eps 3: New Arrivals

2016-08-0259 min⭐ 9.2/10

New Zealand was one of the last land masses to be found and settled by people. Lush and fertile, almost everything brought here flourishes, often with surprising consequences. Told through the experiences of its native species - in particular, a charismatic and peculiar giant, flightless parrot - this is the moving story of the changing fortunes of New Zealand's wildlife since humans first arrived.

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About New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands

New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands

Title: New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands

First Air Date: 2016-07-19

Last Air Date: 2016-08-02

Status: Ended

Rating: 9.2/10 (from 4 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 3

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: BBC

Synopsis

Isolated since the time of the dinosaurs, New Zealand’s wildlife has been left to its own devices, with surprising consequences. Its ancient forests are still stalked by predators from the Jurassic era. It’s also one of the most geologically active countries on earth. From Kiwis with their giant eggs, to forest-dwelling penguins and helicopter-riding sheep dogs, meet the astonishing creatures and resilient people who must rise to the challenges of their beautiful, dramatic and demanding home.

Cast

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Narrator (voice)

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