The Dragons of Galapagos

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
56 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
56 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
May 1, 1998
Season
1998
Average Score
72%
Mean Score
72%
Ratings
5
Popularity
5
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Australian Broadcasting Corporation, National Geographic Films, National Geographic
Genres
Documentary
Country
AU

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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.

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Japanese

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