Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand
The discovery of dinosaurs by retired housewife turned scientist Joan Wiffen has cast a new light on the behaviour of dinosaurs during the late cretaceous period, and the puzzle of why dinosaurs, in general, became extinct. This programme tells the remarkable story of Joan Wiffen, who at age 68, went fossil hunting and found New Zealand's first dinosaur bones.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 30, 2002
Runtime
0h 46m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand
Production Companies
Discovery
Director
Bryan Bruce
Description
The discovery of dinosaurs by retired housewife turned scientist Joan Wiffen has cast a new light on the behaviour of dinosaurs during the late cretaceous period, and the puzzle of why dinosaurs, in general, became extinct. This programme tells the remarkable story of Joan Wiffen, who at age 68, went fossil hunting and found New Zealand's first dinosaur bones.
