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Big Al Uncovered

Second part of the animated documentary about the prehistoric Allosaurus. This part looks at the scientific work which went into the reconstruction of this carnivorous dinosaur

The life of a dinosaur was recreated in amazing detail in the Ballad of Big Al, but how was so much known about an animal that died millions of years ago? This programme tells the story of the extraordinary scientific detective work that got Big Al, the Allosaurus back on his feet. Scientists used forensics, spectacular paleontological finds and studies of his closest living relatives to unravel his intriguing life. Find out the real reason why Big Al earned the reputation as the dinosaur who lived fast and died young.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Dec 200112:30

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  • Wed 27 Dec 200020:00
  • Mon 2 Jul 200120:30
  • Sun 2 Sep 200118:30
  • Sun 9 Sep 200109:30
  • Sun 9 Sep 200112:30
  • Sun 9 Sep 200115:30
  • Sun 9 Sep 200118:30
  • Sun 23 Dec 200109:30
  • Sun 23 Dec 200112:30