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Primeval New Zealand
Synopsis:
We call ourselves Kiwis. But do we really know where “our” bird came from? The answer is astounding... and rather disturbing. To trace the origins of the kiwi and the rest of our weird and wonderful wildlife, we travel back through time - to Primeval New Zealand. For the first time science is revealing the true story about where our wildlife icons came from, and the reasons for their unique evolution.
Duration: 1 hour
Production Deal: Co-production with TVNZ and NZ On Air
HD Version: Yes
3D Version: No
Program Licensing: Available subject to current licenses.
Awards
2012
Asian Television Awards, Singapore
Best Natural History or Wildlife Program
IWFF International Wildlife Film Festival at Missoula, USA
Best Graphics/Animation
Best Scientific Content
Best Television Program Under $250,000
Jackson Hole Science Media Awards, USA
Life Sciences Award (sponsored by Howard Hughes Medical Institute)
2013
New York Festivals, USA
Gold World Medal in the Documentary Nature and Wildlife category
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