Paradise Islands

Paradise Islands

122017•45m•6.7/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.7/10(3)

The tropical islands that lie between Asia and Australia are among the biologically richest on earth, and home to a vast number of plants and animals. From tree kangaroos to tarsiers, manta rays to mudskippers, the region abounds with life. But why? The answer lies deep in time, due to the many millions of years these islands have existed - and the power of the earth, the sun and the moon.

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Production

Studio Hamburg DocLights, Terra Mater Factual Studios, National Geographic Channels International

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 1, 2017

Last Aired

January 15, 2017

Networks

National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Born of Fire

E1

Born of Fire

Air date: 2017-01-01

On these islands, the violent power of the earth has created a realm of biodiversity and beauty.

Sun Kings

E2

Sun Kings

Air date: 2017-01-08

One power shapes the greatest assemblage of life in these ancient rainforests - the sun.

Creatures of the Moon

E3

Creatures of the Moon

Air date: 2017-01-15

From enormous fish to tiny crabs, the moon wields its mysterious power over seas and coastlines.

Cast

Michael Izquierdo

Michael Izquierdo

Narrator

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