Hans Joechler
Director
The last Paradises (2002)
Season 1
Our World is full of beautiful and diverse ecosystems that house all sorts of life. Join us as we explore some of earths last paradises.
Released Jan. 2, 2002
Episode 42 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Total Content Digital
S1E1 - Breath of the Arctic: Wilderness North
The Wapusk National Park of Canada is a breathtaking combination of forests, rivers, and fungus mixed with a tundra of snow and ice.
Jan. 2, 2002, midnight
S1E2 - Aurora: A Hidden Pearl of the Philippines
The providence of Aurora in the Philippines is the story of a people who live in harmony with nature as well as the modern world.
Jan. 9, 2002, midnight
S1E3 - Helicopter Flight over the Dolomites
The Dolomites are a section of the Alps spanning the borders of Germany, Austria, and Italy. It's a mixture of European cultures as well as steep mountains and the animals that live there.
Jan. 16, 2002, midnight
S1E4 - In the Paradise of the Polar Bear
Canada is home to "The Ice Cellar of North America", known for having the perfect living conditions for the mighty polar bear.
Jan. 23, 2002, midnight
S1E5 - The Most Beautiful National Parks in the USA
The tectonic upheaval that created the Alps of Europe also created the Rocky Mountains of the United States. We explore the relation of these seemingly unrelated structures as well as the national parks of America.
Jan. 30, 2002, midnight
S1E6 - The Sulu Sea in the Indo-Pacific Ocean
The Sulu Sea is a diverse ecosystem of reef, underwater plants, and creatures yet to be properly examined and identified by humans.
Feb. 6, 2002, midnight
S1E7 - On Safari in the Land of the Rhinos: Kenya
The grasslands of Kenya is the very definition of "Safari Country", populated by zebras, elephants, gazelles, lions, rhinos, and so many more.
Feb. 13, 2002, midnight
S1E8 - Croatia, the Pearl of the Mediterranean - Episode 1
Croatia is a land so beautiful and culturally rich, it deserved two episodes. The first looks at the city of Rovinj, the mountain village of Beli, the ports of Cres, and many more.
Feb. 20, 2002, midnight
S1E9 - Croatia, the Pearl of the Mediterranean - Episode 2
We continue our trip through Croatia with locations such as The Insel Vis, the mountains of Omis, and many more.
Feb. 27, 2002, midnight
S1E10 - Crocodiles, the Maya and Medicine Man: Central America
Central America is a relatively small landmass, but it is one of the most geologically diverse places on the planet. It contains volcanos, forests, jungles, rivers, and of course; rain forests.
March 5, 2002, midnight
S1E11 - The living Desert, Namibia: Africa
The deserts of Namibia are uniquely harsh with ever changing landscapes, heat, and a lack of moisture. In spite of this, there are many living creatures with unique traits who call this place home.
March 12, 2002, midnight
S1E12 - Mauritius
Mauritius is an island near Madagascar, with its own beautiful culture and rich history.
March 19, 2002, midnight
S1E13 - Norway
The land of the Vikings is now home to an incredible coastline, massive glaciers dating back to the ice age, and wildlife suck as polar bears, whales, and seals.
March 26, 2002, midnight
S1E14 - Patagonia: Coast of the Killer Whale
The Coast of Patagonia is a common stop for many migrating animals such as pigeons, seals, and of course; the killer whale.
April 2, 2002, midnight
S1E15 - Sabah: Malaysian Borneo - A Hidden Paradise
The region of Sabah in the north of the island of Borneo is truly a paradise, with high mountains and deep rain forests teeming with wildlife. This is a location that simply can't be understated.
April 9, 2002, midnight
S1E16 - Symphony of the Seas: Underwater Wonders of Australiens Ocean
The waters around the coast of Australia are brimming with an incalculable amount of marine life and undersea plants. We explore two of these habitats; The Ningaloo Reef, and The Great Barrier Reef.
April 16, 2002, midnight
S1E17 - From Ecuador to the Galapagos
The Galapagos off the coast of Ecuador was made famous by the exploits of Charles Darwin, but there is a culture, history, and a peoples that add an additional layer to this nation.
April 23, 2002, midnight
S1E18 - From Macao to Sichuan: South China
We take a trip through South China where ancient tradition exists alongside western influence.
April 30, 2002, midnight
42 min/ep
834 min
Jan. 2, 2002
April 30, 2002, midnight
Returning Series
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