New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
59 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Tue, Jul 19, 2016
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “New Arrivals”
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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Dolphin acrobatics - New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands - Episode 1 Preview - BBC TwoOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2016-07-15
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands about?
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.
How many seasons does New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands have?
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands?
Key cast members in New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands include Sam Neill.
Who created or directed New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands?
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands was developed and directed by Not specified.