Watch Lost Animals of the 20th Century

1995
1 Season

Lost Animals of the 20th Century is a compelling and informative documentary series from Content Media Corporation that explores the stories of creatures that have vanished from our planet in the last century. The series offers a moving account of the vanishing of these animals, taking us on a historical journey through the 20th century to understand the social, political, and environmental factors that have led to their extinction.

Over the course of the series, we are introduced to a variety of lost animals, including the Bali Tiger, the Passenger Pigeon, and the Javan Rhinoceros. Each episode focuses on a different species, telling their stories and highlighting the unique ecological roles they once played. The series is both heartbreaking and awe-inspiring, as we witness the resilience and adaptability of these animals, as well as the destructive power of human intervention.

One of the most remarkable features of Lost Animals of the 20th Century is the breadth and depth of its research. The series draws on a wealth of archival footage, scientific research, and first-hand accounts to paint a vivid picture of these lost animals and the worlds they inhabited. This includes interviews with leading conservationists and scientists, as well as footage of the last known sightings of some of these species.

The series also provides an insightful look at the ethical and philosophical implications of species extinction. Through interviews with experts in conservation biology and environmental ethics, we are challenged to re-evaluate our relationship with the natural world and consider the moral responsibility we have to protect it.

Lost Animals of the 20th Century is not just a cautionary tale, however. It is also a hopeful one. The series highlights the ongoing efforts of conservationists and scientists to preserve and restore endangered species, and provides a roadmap for how we can prevent further extinctions. By shining a light on the rich diversity of life that has already been lost, the series inspires us to take action and protect the species that remain.

Overall, Lost Animals of the 20th Century is a powerful and moving documentary series that examines the devastating impact of human activity on the natural world. By telling the stories of these forgotten animals, the series offers a timely reminder of the urgency of conservation efforts and the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity.

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Seasons

16. Episode 16

April 26, 1995

Once abundant, these olive green iguanas were greatly reduced by hunting and the introduction of mongooses. They were found on the mainland, and Goat Island where they became extinct in 1948.

15. Episode 15

April 19, 1995

This diminutive bird which lived in burrows along the seaside cliffs were always at risk since they returned from the sea to their burrows to incubate their eggs and feed their chicks.

14. Episode 14

April 12, 1995

Named in 1888, this slim bodied kit fox was found in California. It was considered vermin by many farmers and was duly trapped, poisoned and shot. Road kills and night hunting also caused high rates of mortality.

13. Episode 13

April 5, 1995

These leopard frogs were found in isolated springs in the middle of the Nevada desert. With the arrival of gamblers to Las Vegas hotels and the area was developed. The last Vegas Valley leopard frog was seen in 1942.

12. Episode 12

March 29, 1995

These small, pale reindeer were living on the edge, in an extreme environment where increased predation by wolves, and competition for food by musk ox tipped the balance.

11. Episode 11

March 22, 1995

Everything about this sea duck remains a mystery, where it bred, why it became extinct, and when they became extinct! It was called the Skunk duck because of its black and white colouration and was found hanging in New York markets.

10. Episode 10

March 15, 1995

This character that looked like a bandit did not have to wait long before it was put on a wanted poster with a price on its head. They were seen as pests and crop raiders , and when it was discovered that they could also carry diseases they were hounded.

9. Episode 9

March 8, 1995

A gigantic bear with a beautiful thick coat, the Kamchatkan bear was heavier than a polar bear, due to the rich abundance of salmon, wild berries and roots to eat.

8. Episode 8

March 1, 1995

The "˜ghost wolf' as it was sometimes known, survived in the wilderness of Newfoundland. When Guadalupe goat herders, mistakenly assumed the falcon-like Quelili were attacking their flocks, war was declared with guns & poison and the bird was soon extinct.

7. Episode 7

February 22, 1995

When Lake Hula was drained to provide the water with which Israel was to colonise the harsh Palestinian desert nobody realised that it was the last home of this frog and even its discovery was merely an unfortunate precursor to its inevitable demise.

6. Episode 6

February 15, 1995

When Lake Hula was drained to provide the water with which Israel was to colonise the Palestinian desert, nobody realised that it was the last home of this frog. This beautiful deer became rare with the conversion of its marshland home to paddy fields.

5. Episode 5

February 8, 1995

Having thrived on St. Helena with no natural predators to challenge it's existence, all was to change for the Giant Earwig with the arrival of Europeans. One of a multitude of small-island snail species that was annihilated due to a larger snail.

4. Episode 4

February 1, 1995

The Badlands Sheeps huge armament of horns and and bulky body of muscle set it apart from all other sheep. The Arabian Ostrich may have been the worlds smallest ostrich but was still taller and heavier than any man.

3. Episode 3

January 25, 1995

A pretty pigeon with a slate blue back and pale red breast, the Passenger Pigeon is considered to have been the most abundant bird which had ever lived. For the defenceless flying rail, this invasion of hungry soldiers at Wake Island proved deadly.

2. Episode 2

January 18, 1995

The Hawaiian O-O's rich plumage was a prized source of decoration for the head dresses and robes of Polynesian Royalty. The rat-like Hispanolian Nesophont was never seen alive and we only know about it because scientists found its unusual skeleton.

1. Episode 1

January 11, 1995

With the head and teeth of a wolf, the stripes of a tiger, the ability to run like a hyena or hop like a wallaby, the Thylacine was one of the strangest creatures to have graced the earth. Once seen the exotic Pink Headed duck was never forgotten.

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