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The history of these beautiful Islands from their creation as uprising lava to their being studied by Darwin to their modern day inhabitants.

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  • Forces of Change
    8.7/1061 votes

    Forces of Change

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2006

    Natural-history series exploring the Galapagos Islands, where the forces of nature can be brutal. It's a land of fire, astride the equator, and at the mercy of the elements. This concluding episode reveals how, through time and isolation, animals and plants have evolved the most surprising ways to cope with the profound geological and climatic forces. In the new millennium, with a growing interest in this delicate microcosm of our planet, come ever-increasing challenges.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Born of Fire
    8.5/1073 votes

    Born of Fire

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2006

    Many of the Galapagos' volcanoes that brought about its existence remain active, and there's amazing footage of an eruption of the Sierra Negra. Marine iguanas leap off lava cliffs into billowing surf; giant tortoises are groomed by Darwin's finches; and the waved alabatross shows off with a magical courship display.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Islands that Changed the World
    8.4/1076 votes

    Islands that Changed the World

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2006

    Natural history series exploring the Galapagos Islands, which lie 1,000 kilometres off the coast of South America. From flightless cormorants hunting underwater to giant tortoises courting on the rim of an active volcano, a look at the hidden side of Galapagos, revealing why it is such a fascinating showcase for evolution.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown