The Dragons of Galapagos


60m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Documentary tells the story of the "dragons" of the Galapagos Archipelago. The lives of these giant lizards are intimately linked with the archipelago's most active volcano. The annual migration of the land iquanas is followed up the steep slopes of the volcano and into the steaming caldera where th

Film Details

Also Known As
Dragons of Galapagos, National Geographic Specials (05/01/98)
Genre
Documentary
Nature
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary tells the story of the "dragons" of the Galapagos Archipelago. The lives of these giant lizards are intimately linked with the archipelago's most active volcano. The annual migration of the land iquanas is followed up the steep slopes of the volcano and into the steaming caldera where they lay their eggs. The journey reverses when the eggs hatch and the baby dragons take the dangerous journey back down.

Film Details

Also Known As
Dragons of Galapagos, National Geographic Specials (05/01/98)
Genre
Documentary
Nature
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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