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201690 minPGdocumentary

Biodiversity Evolution

Wild Islands

201690 minPGdocumentary

Isolated islands like the Galápagos and Madagascar have evolved unique species over millions of years, creating extraordinary biodiversity.

Biodiversity Evolution

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Isolated islands like the Galápagos and Madagascar have evolved unique species over millions of years, creating extraordinary biodiversity.

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Erich Prölldirector

Andreas Laschoberwriter

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The Galápagos Islands and Madagascar provide a backdrop for the study of evolution and biodiversity. "Wild Islands," directed by Stefan Krohmer, focuses on how natural selection drives adaptations and the formation of new species in these isolated environments. The film captures the diverse wildlife and lush ecosystems that thrive on these remote landmasses, illustrating the delicate balance of nature shaped by millions of years of separation.

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