Lost Land of the Volcano

Lost Land of the Volcano (2009)

EndedDocumentary showAdventure, Mystery, Nature

Lost Land of the Volcano is a three-part nature documentary series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit which follows a scientific expedition to the island of New Guinea.

The expedition team, which includes specialist zoologists, explorers and the BBC crew, travels to the extinct volcano of Mount Bosavi in central Papua New Guinea to document the biodiversity of this little-visited area and search for new species. At the time of filming,logging was taking place about 20 miles (32 km) south from the volcano, and one of expedition's aims was to find evidence to support the case to protect the area. Some members of the expedition team travelled to the island of New Britain several hundred kilometres to the east to chart an unexplored cave system and observe an active volcano.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Episode 3sept. 22, 2009
S01E02Episode 2sept. 15, 2009
S01E01Episode 1sept. 8, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Lost Land of the Volcano' premiere?

'Lost Land of the Volcano' premiered on May 10, 2009.

How many volcanoes does the show feature?

The show features three active volcanoes.

Where was the show filmed?

The show was filmed in Papua New Guinea.

Who hosted 'Lost Land of the Volcano'?

Steve Backshall hosted the show.

How many episodes are there in 'Lost Land of the Volcano'?

There are three episodes in 'Lost Land of the Volcano'.

What is the purpose of the show?

The purpose of the show is to explore the unknown aspects of Papua New Guinea's rainforest and its inhabitants.

What kind of species are the focus of 'Lost Land of the Volcano'?

The show focuses on several new or rare species of animals, such as the Bosavi Silky Cuscus or the Bosavi Woolly Rat.

What is the name of the extinct volcano shown in 'Lost Land of the Volcano'?

The name of the extinct volcano shown in the show is Mount Bosavi.

Who provided the music for the show?

Will Slater provided the music for 'Lost Land of the Volcano'.

What is the location of the Amarimbic Plateau?

The Amarimbic Plateau is located in Papua New Guinea.

How did the team gather footage at the bottom of one of the active volcanoes?

The team gathered footage at the bottom of one of the active volcanoes by using a heat-proof robot.

What is the name of the small marsupial discovered during filming?

The small marsupial that was discovered during filming was named Doria's Tree Kangaroo.

What was the team's greatest challenge while filming?

The team's greatest challenge while filming was navigating through the harsh and dense rainforest.

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