Wildest New Zealand

8.0/10201748mEnded1 Season · 5 Episodes

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The islands of New Zealand are home to an entirely unique menagerie of creatures. It is a place where the normal rules don't apply - the birds can't fly, a small, ancient lizard is a top predator, parrots play in snowy mountain meadows and penguins roam the streets. Seals battle on the beaches, albatrosses soar on the air currents and a monster movie plays out in miniature among the dense undergrowth of this lush, vital land.

Released: Nov 6, 2017

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5 episodes

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Semisi Hutchison

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