Rainforests

Species of tree | Planet Earth

In the New Guinea rainforest, different species of tree fight for sunlight.

Episode 3 | Lost Land of the Volcano

A team of scientists and film-makers explores the jungle wilderness of New Guinea.

Moth mayhem | Lost Land of the Volcano

The density and variety of species in the jungle is clear, as George's light trap draws in hundreds of moths.

The hunt for new species | Lost Land of the Volcano

The team find a skull fragment by the river, and suspect that it may belong to a new species of mammal.

Crater nest | Lost Land of the Volcano

While most species stay away from hostile environments such as volcano craters, the megapode bird uses the heat it gives off to its ad...

Competitive mating displays | Lost Land of the Volcano

Gordon watches on from the canopy as two Raggiannas perform their majestic mating displays, and manage to secure a mate.

Episode 2 | Lost Land of the Volcano

A team of scientists and film-makers explores the jungle wilderness of New Guinea.

The great display | Lost Land of the Volcano

After days of searching, Gordon watches on as the male bird of paradise performs its display to try and attract a mate.

Bird of Paradise | Lost Land of the Volcano

The team find a bird of paradise, and photograph it and take DNA in order to record their finding.

Bat Doctor | Lost Land of the Volcano

An injured bat needs nursing back to full health and the team examine the rare adaptation of the striped possum.

New species | Lost Land of the Volcano

The team find a pygmy parrot, and identify a new species of bat.

Scientific expedition | Lost Land of the Volcano

A small team of scientists set off on their expedition through the jungle, with the aim of finding new species.

01: The Living Forest | Landmarks

The Living Forest looks at all the animals & plants that live in the forest on the ground to the forest canopy, & shows how they live in ba...