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Wildest Islands of Indonesia

Wildest Islands of Indonesia

★ 8.0/10•2016•1h 0m•L•Documentary
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The islands of Indonesia remain a wild paradise. This series explores the incredible wildlife of this extraordinary environment and reveals the remarkable ways in which life has been created, adapted, and reborn over millions of years.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 27, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Kingdom of GiantsE144m

Kingdom of Giants

How have Indonesia’s remote and mysterious islands become home to so many of the natural world’s most extraordinary giants? From a unique species of elephant, and the world’s longest snake, to a crab almost a metre wide that climbs trees, these islands harbour a baffling number of large animals. And surrounded by teeming oceans, Indonesia is also home to the biggest fish on earth. It’s 17,000 islands include many diverse habitats, including the planet’s oldest rainforests, and over 120 active volcanoes. But how have the giant animals that have colonized these islands adapted in order to survive? And what happens when huge species collide, in this Kingdom of Giants?

Nov 27, 2016

Episode 2 - Islands of the MonsoonE244m

Islands of the Monsoon

Cloaked in tropical rainforest and warmed by clear blue seas Indonesia is a paradise for a unique range of species. Although much of the island chain receives sporadic rain throughout the year, this alone wouldn’t be enough to sustain the region’s rich abundance of life. Fortunately, Indonesia lies in the heart of monsoon territory, and we discover how creatures have learnt to thrive and capitalize on some of the most powerful rainstorms on the planet.

Dec 4, 2016

Episode 3 - Volcano NationE344m

Volcano Nation

The island chain of Indonesia is home to more active volcanoes than any other country in the world. Yet somehow, instead of posing a threat – this volcanic activity is a source of life. The 130 volcanoes have transformed the islands from isolated mountains of hot lava, to lush jungle homes. For millions of years rich fertile ash has supported pristine rainforests, allowing life to flourish. Indonesia’s 17,000 islands house more mammals than anywhere else in the world. Those residents have uniquely adapted to the specific demands of life in the furnace. From birds that lay their eggs in volcanic ash, to bears that can climb the world’s tallest trees and bearded pigs that wallow in Borneo’s Mud Volcano.

Dec 11, 2016

Episode 4 - Secret WorldsE444m

Secret Worlds

Scattered across the warm South China Sea, Indonesia’s islands are a melting pot for evolution and diversity. Here, rich forests, rivers and coastlines have offered pockets of isolation, enabling animals to develop incredible behaviours and looks. From deep below the ocean surface, to the vaulted canopies of Borneo’s tallest trees, we discover the amazing hidden worlds of some of the planets most fascinating creatures.

Dec 18, 2016

Episode 5 - Dragon's DomainE544m

Dragon's Domain

Indonesia’s enduring heat provides energy for it’s reptilian residents to thrive, and so much so, they outnumber it’s mammalian inhabitants. From the heady heights of the forest canopy to the warm waters of the coral filled seas, they have evolved unique and awe inspiring bodyforms for travelling through their environment as well as eye catching and tender ways of securing a mate. Some use brute force and large teeth to take down prey whilst others administer a deadly dose of venom into their victim. Across the thousands of islands of Indonesia, we discover how this mosaic of habitats has become a dragons’ domain.

Dec 25, 2016

Actors

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Narrator

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