Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The golden toad of Monteverde, Costa Rica, was among the first casualties of amphibian declines.Formerly abundant, it was last seen in 1989. Since the 1980s, decreases in amphibian populations, including population decline and localized mass extinctions, have been observed in locations all over the world.
Skyler Shane, a marine biologist, meets Jack Bowman, at a northern Sumatran lake to search for prehistoric samples. During this expedition, they encounter some smugglers who have their headquarters on the lake.
A Mexican amphibian, the axolotl is believed by many to be the Aztec god of fire and lightning. His name was Xolotl, and he took the form of a salamander to avoid sacrifice.
Quebec Bill Bonhomme is a hardy schemer and dreamer, who, desperate to raise money to preserve his endangered herd through the rapidly approaching winter, resorts to whiskey-smuggling, a traditional family occupation.
Racing Extinction is a 2015 documentary about the ongoing anthropogenic mass extinction of species and the efforts from scientists, activists, and journalists to document it by Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos, who directed the documentary The Cove (2009).
Galapagos 3D is a British nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, directed by Martin Williams and filmed in 3D.Attenborough returns to the Galápagos Islands for the fourth time in his career and travels throughout the archipelago to explain their origins and their unique fauna in evolutionary terms.
The plot follows a group of 10 friends who visit a remote resort, only to discover that the place is deserted. As they attempt to uncover the mystery behind the missing guests, they are horrified to find that they too begin to disappear one by one. Don't Blink was released on September 18, 2014, in a limited release.
The website Moria found that while the movie was open-ended it found the movie's avoidance of the usual post-apocalyptic clichés to be a real plus. It also liked the mystery the movie presented and enjoyed the resolution, although its scientific validity was questionable. It noted the movie could have served as a pilot for an on-going TV ...