The Dragons of Galapagos (1998)
This is the story of the incredible struggle for survival of the dragons of the Galapagos. On the island of Fernandina, each year Land Iguanas migrate up the steep slopes of the 5000ft active volcano to lay their eggs in the warm soil. If the rim of the crater is fully occupied they have to climb 1 km down the steep crater walls to the floor below. Many are killed finding a path down as the walls are steep & dangerously unstable causing many landslides.
Director: David Parer, Elizabeth Parer-Cook
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 1, 1998
Cast
- David Attenborough - Narrator
- Nicolas Noxon - Narrator
Production: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Microscopic World of Insects
Keywords
iguana, galapagos islands, nature documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dragons of Galapagos about?
- This is the story of the incredible struggle for survival of the dragons of the Galapagos. On the island of Fernandina, each year Land Iguanas migrate up the steep slopes of the 5000ft active volcano to lay their eggs in the warm soil. If the rim of the crater is fully occupied they have to climb 1 km down the steep crater walls to the floor below. Many are killed finding a path down as the walls are steep & dangerously unstable causing many landslides.
- Who directed The Dragons of Galapagos?
- The Dragons of Galapagos was directed by David Parer, Elizabeth Parer-Cook.
- Who stars in The Dragons of Galapagos?
- The Dragons of Galapagos stars David Attenborough, Nicolas Noxon.
- How long is The Dragons of Galapagos?
- The Dragons of Galapagos has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Dragons of Galapagos?
- The Dragons of Galapagos is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Dragons of Galapagos produced?
- The Dragons of Galapagos was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of The Dragons of Galapagos?
- The themes of The Dragons of Galapagos include: The Microscopic World of Insects.