What the Dodo Bird Actually Looked Like
Season 43
Episode 9
About the Episode
Sir David Attenborough comes face-to-face with the dodo, the first animal driven to extinction by humans in recorded history. In this extraordinary encounter, he reveals how this long-lost species has been misrepresented over time.
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Extras
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Sir David Attenborough befriends a giant dinosaur, the Diplodocus.3:11 -
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Sir David Attenborough explores the research surrounding the existence of bigfoot.3:15 -
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The team films something not seen before: a teaching session between adults and their young.2:42 -
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Killer whales rarely risk hunting leopard seals - Antarctica's second-top predator.4:14 -
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Protecting Paradise | WILD HOPE
Marine biologist Callie Veelenturf uses her research on endangered sea turtles to help protect them.14:11 -
Pack-Ice Killer Whale Sounds -- on Film
This is the first time pack-ice killer whale vocalizations have been recorded.2:51 -
Filming Africa's Three Big Cats
Filmmakers discuss their experiences living on location with Africa's three big cat families.7:30 -
Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum, where extinct creatures come alive.0:30 -
Protecting Africa's Big Cats
Researcher John Neelo explores the challenges Africa's big cats face in a shared landscape.6:08
