Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)

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Walking with Dinosaurs is a six-part documentary television miniseries that was produced by the BBC, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, and first aired in the United Kingdom, in 1999.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Death of a Dynasty
Season 1Episode 660 min

Death of a Dynasty

65.5 million years ago, Late Cretaceous (Montana)
Filming location: Chile, New Zealand

This episode starts months before the extinction of the dinosaurs. The last dinosaurs are depicted living under intense environmental stress due to excessive volcanism. Many of the dinosaur and pterosaur species still in existence are the largest and most developed of their respective genera, including Ankylosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus. The story focuses on a female Tyrannosaurus who abandons her nest, the eggs rendered infertile due to volcanic poisoning. Her calls for a mate are answered by a smaller male who kills a young Triceratops to appease her. Three days later, after repeated copulation and theTriceratops carcass being stripped, she eventually drives him off. The mother fasts for an extended period as she tends to her nest, dealing with raids by Dromaeosaurus and marsupialDidelphodons. As the female tends to her vigil, herds of the hadrosaur Edmontosaurus wander from islands of vegetation among fields of volcanic ash, while Torosaurus rut for the right to mate and lose their young to attackingDromaeosaurus. Meanwhile, the mother Tyrannosaurus sees only three of her twelve eggs hatch and brings down an Edmontosaurusto feed herself and her brood. While defending her two surviving offspring several days later, the mother is fatally injured by anAnkylosaurus who swings its clubbed tail at her right side; the blow cracks her femur and ruptures internal organs. The chicks remain expectantly next to the carcass of their mother the next morning until they, and the rest of the non-avian dinosaurs in this region, are killed when an asteroid slams into the Earth, a catastrophe that triggers the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event. A final short sequence shows the African plains on the present-day Earth, dominated by the large African mammals of today, but still populated with numerous forms of dinosaurs: the birds.

Animals Tyrannosaurus · Edmontosaurus (identified as Anatotitan) · Ankylosaurus · Deinosuchus · Didelphodon ·Dinilysia · Dromaeosaurus · Quetzalcoatlus · Torosaurus · Triceratops (carcass) · unidentified Hypsilophodont

nov. 8, 1999

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Death of a Dynastynov. 8, 1999
S01E05Spirits of the Ice Forestnov. 1, 1999
S01E04Giant of the Skiesoct. 25, 1999
S01E03Cruel Seaoct. 18, 1999
S01E02Time of the Titansoct. 11, 1999
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the 'Walking with Dinosaurs' premiere?

The show premiered on March 3rd, 1999.

Who narrated the show?

Kenneth Branagh provided the narration for the series.

How many episodes were in the first season?

The first season consisted of six episodes.

What was the show's budget?

The show's budget was around \u00a35,000,000.

Who were the creators of the show?

The show was created by Tim Haines and Jasper James.

When was the last episode of the first season aired?

The last episode of the first season aired on April 7th, 1999.

Was the show a success in terms of ratings?

Yes, the show was a massive success in terms of ratings and won numerous awards.

What was the inspiration behind creating the show?

The show was inspired by the documentary 'Walking with Prehistoric Beasts'.

What kind of computer animation was used in the show?

The show used computer-generated imagery (CGI) to animate the dinosaurs.

How long did it take to create each episode of the show?

Each episode took approximately six months to create.

How many dinosaur species were included in the first season?

The first season featured 11 different dinosaur species.

What was the average running time of each episode?

Each episode ran for approximately 30 minutes.

Was the show available in other languages besides English?

Yes, the show was available in various languages, including Spanish, French, and German, among others.

Was there any controversy surrounding the show's accuracy?

Yes, there were some debates about the accuracy of the show's depictions of dinosaurs.

Was the show released on DVD or Blu-ray?

Yes, the show has been released on DVD and Blu-ray formats.

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Also known as

  • Dinoszauruszok - A Föld urai (Hungary)

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