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Planet Earth 11

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It's finally here...10 years after the original Planet Earth and well worth the wait. Filming technology has come a long way in the decade since the first series. It has become possible to get even closer to nature, show things in new ways, show new things. The planet itself has changed in those 10 years, too; never has it been more fragile and precious.

Narrated by the wonderful Sir David Attenborough so it could be nothing more than superb

 Planet Earth II title iconic imag

The first episode was about Islands and their inhabitants.

We saw Pygmy Sloths travelling miles (slowly) and swimming across a lake.....in order to mate.

Komodo Dragons fighting to the death...again to get mating rights...

Then in typical OMG filming we saw baby marine iguana hatchlings....appearing out of the sand and making a run to meet up with the adults basking on the rocks....and suddenly being chased by dozens of Racer snakes. Some made it...others did not.

This one was lucky....

A hatchling marine iguana sits on the head of an adult at Cape Douglas, on the island of Fernandina. Marine iguanas are unique to the islands of the Galapagos. 

Breathtaking, Stunning  and well worth the watch....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02544td

 

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Second time you mentioned this mating dance, @Cleoriff. It must be something great. LOL

I'd love to watch these episodes back-to-back and see everything in one go. How long is one episode? slight_smile

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@Marjo each episode is just short of 1 hour. Well worth the watch

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@Marjo wrote:

Second time you mentioned this mating dance, @Cleoriff. It must be something great. LOL

 


To be honest @Marjo you don't actually see any mating. Not surprised, if that dance is the best they can offer....LOL LOL

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@Cleoriff wrote:

@Marjo wrote:

@Cleoriff wrote:

Honestly.. don't want to give any spoilers....but these flamingos provided the comedy moment. They stand on the lake which freezes over at night leaving them stuck ....they have to wait for the sun to rise before they can free themselves.....Their mating dance is hilarious...LOL


LOL

But... don't their little feet freeze? open_mouth


Apparently not @Marjo. They sleep standing up with feet encased in ice.....then in the morning they wake up....and wait for the sun to rise to release them...Then they start the mating dance....LOL


I'm a penguin.... LOL

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Watched it today on catch up enjoyed it liked the flamigos and snow lepords slight_smile
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Just finished watching it on the iPlayer ... funny flamingoes, heart in mouth moments with the Nubian Ibex kids & mum & daughter snow leopards ... simply stunning photography slight_smile

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Would you believe there has been criticism of this magnificent programme. Jim Shelley from the Mail Online has stated 'Sir David Attenborough uses gratuitous footage to shock and appal viewers'

Do people not realise how brutal nature is? It isn't Disney!!. Thank god for programmes like this I think

Anyway... putting his nonsense to one side...the programme pulled in 12.8 million viewers last week.

So it should...

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We can make our own mind up thank you Shelley! They actually pay idiots to print rubbish like that and no doubt the people who actually buy the rag take note and narrow their own views.

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They were talking to two producers of Planet Earth today.....one said the problem is, some people have become distanced from nature. Their food comes pre-packaged and they don't want to see the reality of animals fighting for survival...

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@Cleoriff wrote:

They were talking to two producers of Planet Earth today.....one said the problem is, some people have become distanced from nature. Their food comes pre-packaged and they don't want to see the reality of animals fighting for survival...


But this is what the programme is all about, nature in the raw. How many people is this critic speaking for. Let's be honest, tv critics are just that, paid to fill a column with their own viewpoint without knowing or hopelessly understanding the average viewer. We can all pan a programme ,  hell I hate cookery, but we tune in in our millions. Why should some no mark dare to tell me what I should or should not enjoy. We all have different tastes but the beauty of the BBC is the diversity for every viewing member of the public . Rant over!

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