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.
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Dinosaur death trap
Duration: 01:45
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Smelling good
Duration: 03:08
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Growing up fast
Duration: 01:08
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Allosaurus eggs
Duration: 03:49
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- Wed 27 Dec 2000 20:00
- Mon 2 Jul 2001 20:30
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