Attenborough's Ark

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Tonight on BBC 2 at 9pm, this programme could be worth a look or recording. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01ntt8p
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I missed the first half because of "Have I got news for you" but the second half was great. Does anyone know which butterfly house he was in - it looked like it could have been the one at Bristol Zoo?

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It was really great. So many fascinating creatures.

I dont know which butterfly house it was but you cant doubt the sheer joy that butterfly brought him.
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There is an episode being broadcast at 1930hrs on BBC2 this evening. Don't know whether it's the same one.
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I really enjoyed this.

It was easy watching, whilst at the same time put an important message across.

Some new and very interesting creatures featured - can't say I've ever come across a Solenodon or an Olm before ...
Wurzel wrote:Does anyone know which butterfly house he was in - it looked like it could have been the one at Bristol Zoo?
In the credits, Butterfly World Project is mentioned: http://www.butterflyworldproject.com

I want a Quoll for Christmas :D :D :D
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Cheers for spotting that Mark - I'd prefer a Pangolin, it would look good hanging from the curtain rail :D

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Must admit, I thought that the quoll was by far the most engaging creature. They are simply gorgeous.

Bit disappointed that the Birdwing butterfly got less airtime than any of the others.
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David M wrote:Bit disappointed that the Birdwing butterfly got less airtime than any of the others.
I agree, it is a shame the butterfly got barely a mention compared to the other creatures :(

That Olm is certainly a strange beast. Did I imagine it or did Mr Attenborough say it can go without food for 10 years and live for over 100 :?:
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jackz432r wrote:
David M wrote:Bit disappointed that the Birdwing butterfly got less airtime than any of the others.
I agree, it is a shame the butterfly got barely a mention compared to the other creatures :(

That Olm is certainly a strange beast. Did I imagine it or did Mr Attenborough say it can go without food for 10 years and live for over 100 :?:
You DIDN'T imagine it.

Extraordinary.
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