Attenborough’s Last Encounter with Lonesome George
Season 43
Episode 5
About the Episode
Experience the unforgettable moment when Sir David Attenborough encounters Lonesome George, the last of his kind. In an emotional final meeting, watch as the legendary naturalist comes face-to-face with the final Pinta Island tortoise just 14 days before the tortoise's death.
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Extras
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How Sir David Attenborough Got His Start
Witness Sir David’s love of fossils as a young boy transform into a passion for the natural world.2:51 -
Filming Lions in the Namib Desert
Award-winning wildlife filmmakers tell the behind-the-scenes story of “Lions of the Skeleton Coast."10:38 -
How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment
Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans.2:35 -
Capturing San Diego: America's Wildest City
Go behind the scenes with filmmakers as they capture San Diego's incredible biodiversity.12:08 -
Desert Lion Cubs Hunt at Night
After discovering an oasis, the orphan lions develop an unusual hunting strategy.3:27 -
Preview of Attenborough’s Life Journey
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life and career in natural history.0:30 -
Extraordinary Lion Behavior Caught on Camera
Orphan cubs find their way to the beach, where they discover a new kind of prey: seals.3:16 -
Young Lioness Learns to Hunt Giraffes
As a young lioness reconnects with her aunt, she is taught how to hunt giraffes.1:28 -
Filming Transylvania's Elusive Wildlife
Irish director John Murray sets out to reveal the natural wonders of Transylvania.8:25 -
