It was bloody awesome!
The thought of being in an uncharted area filled with species hitherto unknown to science. There was great footage of some crazy looking animals. I just loved the farting stripey marsupials. As a presenter, it's the sort of programme I'd just love to be involved with.
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That Stick Insect was so prehistoric looking
I'll have to catch up with that on i-player.
I don't have a tv. :)
I thought it rather sensationalist actually, along with stupid "excitement" music. I agree that it is a fascinating expedition, and would be awesome to be there, but it is about as low-brow as it comes. And the chopping and changing from location to location was ridiculous. At least 50% of the animals they showed they didn't bother saying what they were (and not because they were new to science), particularly the birds they had trapped, which as a birder was rather frustrating. Hats off to Dr McGavin though - you would not find me letting the largest insects I have ever seen crawl up my earlobe!
Jonathan
Yep,the music was well over the top, but if gets some pretty spectacular wildlife on BBC1 at nine in the evening, I find it hard to gripe too much. Looks like there are some pretty good birds to come too. I'm suprised there wasn't a red button tie in as they do with Spring/Autumn watch. Extra footage, more swearing etc etc
I heard about this discovery, too. Awesome.
I wanted to share my recent Wordless Wednesday post - pictures of European birds - in Europe, but that also now live in America.
Would love to have your feedback on this item
http://urban-science.blogspot.com/2009/09/wordless-wednesday-pesky-birds-travelog.html
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