Series

Watch Extinct (2001) Online

No video is available for Extinct - S1E1 yet. Check back soon.

8.02 votes200130mEndedDocumentaryOfficial site

Synopsis

Of all the species that have ever existed, 99.9% are now extinct. This documentary brings to life the compelling stories of these lost creatures and solves the mystery of their demise.

Episodes

Season 1

PreviousNext

1. DodoNow viewing2001-09-2530mUsing the latest scientific research, advanced computer graphics technology and animatronics, Extinct looks at the life and demise of the dodo in the 1660s.
2. The Sabre Tooth2001-10-0230mTheories for the extinction of the sabre-toothed tiger approximately 11,00 years ago have centred on climate change and the consequent loss of prey, but new evidence points to other factors.
3. The Irish Elk2001-10-0930mThe Irish Elk, a giant prehistoric creature that was neither Irish nor an elk, but a deer. Weighing as much as ten men with antlers spanning twelve feet, was the Irish elk a victim of its own success? Growing ever-bigger antlers sapped vital minerals and left the elk with brittle bones. As food became scarce during the Ice Age, the elk, hungry and weakened, faced a battle to survive...
4. The Great Auk2001-10-1630mA look at the life and demise of the great Auk, solving the mystery of its extinction using the latest scientific research and computer graphics.
5. The Mammoth2001-10-2330mPalaeontologist Sylvia Gonzalez examines the remains of the Columbian Mammoth, weighing twice as much as his woolly cousin. Perfectly adapted to the lush climate in South America, no animal was fierce enough to kill it.
6. The Tasmanian Tiger2001-10-3030mThe last Tasmanian Tiger was shot dead by a farmer in 1930, but was it man or nature that finally did for this beautifully evolved animal?

Cast

Top Billed Cast

Alun Armstrong
Himself - Narrator

Availability

Where To Watch Legally

Free

Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Extinct available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does Extinct have?

Extinct has 1 season and 6 episodes.

When did Extinct first air?

Extinct first aired in 2001.

Is Extinct still running?

Extinct's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Extinct?

Extinct is classified as Documentary.