Storyline

Of all the species that have ever existed, 99.9% are now extinct. This documentary brings to life the compelling stories of these lost creatures and solves the mystery of their demise.

First Aired

2001-09-25
Last Aired

2001-10-30
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Channel 4

Keywords:

mammoth saber-toothed tiger tasmanian tiger dodo bird extinct

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Season 1

1. Dodo

Using the latest scientific research, advanced computer graphics technology and animatronics, Extinct ...More

Using the latest scientific research, advanced computer graphics technology and animatronics, Extinct looks at the life and demise of the dodo in the 1660s.Less

30mins 2001-09-25

2. The Sabre Tooth

Theories for the extinction of the sabre-toothed tiger approximately 11,00 years ago have centred on c...More

Theories for the extinction of the sabre-toothed tiger approximately 11,00 years ago have centred on climate change and the consequent loss of prey, but new evidence points to other factors.Less

30mins 2001-10-02

3. The Irish Elk

The Irish Elk, a giant prehistoric creature that was neither Irish nor an elk, but a deer. Weighing as...More

The Irish Elk, a giant prehistoric creature that was neither Irish nor an elk, but a deer. Weighing as much as ten men with antlers spanning twelve feet, was the Irish elk a victim of its own success? Growing ever-bigger antlers sapped vital minerals and left the elk with brittle bones. As food became scarce during the Ice Age, the elk, hungry and weakened, faced a battle to survive...Less

30mins 2001-10-09

4. The Great Auk

A look at the life and demise of the great Auk, solving the mystery of its extinction using the latest...More

A look at the life and demise of the great Auk, solving the mystery of its extinction using the latest scientific research and computer graphics.Less

30mins 2001-10-16

5. The Mammoth

Palaeontologist Sylvia Gonzalez examines the remains of the Columbian Mammoth, weighing twice as much ...More

Palaeontologist Sylvia Gonzalez examines the remains of the Columbian Mammoth, weighing twice as much as his woolly cousin. Perfectly adapted to the lush climate in South America, no animal was fierce enough to kill it.Less