BBC | Last Chance to See http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/ Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine travel to some of the most remote places on Earth in search of animals on the edge of extinction. Follow the journey online through exclusive video and blogs. More about Last Chance to See en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:59:18 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The end of Mark? From: Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Stephen jokes that Mark Carwardine may not return from photographing the fearsome Komodo dragons.

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Stephen observes that the drooling Komodo dragon is not the most attractive animal in the world.

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Unlike other monkeys, the proboscis doesn't seem to replicate the worst aspects of humanity.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/being-human.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/being-human.html Asia Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:53:53 +0000 Diving is my life From: Mabul Island, Malaysia.
The calm seas are ideal for novice diver Stephen.

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Stephen and Mark enjoy a relaxing soak in a mud volcano on Pulau Tiga Island.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/glorious-mud.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/glorious-mud.html Asia Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:21:46 +0000 First ever shot of the shark-whale From: Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Until now, scientists have regarded the shark-whale as a modern-day myth. See Stephen and Mark's sensational sighting of the half shark, half whale creature that had never been photographed before. Filmed in Mexico especially for April Fool.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/first-ever-shot-of-the-sharkwh.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/first-ever-shot-of-the-sharkwh.html Mexico Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:47:33 +0000 "The depth of my ignorance" From: Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Stephen sums up his journey to Baja California.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/the-depth-of-my-ignorance.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/the-depth-of-my-ignorance.html Mexico Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:44:03 +0000 Thar she blows From: Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Stephen is overwhelmed by a blue whale encounter.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/thar-she-blows.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/thar-she-blows.html Mexico Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:38:22 +0000 The origins of golf? From: Isla Santa Catalina, Mexico
Has Stephen really found one of the six original pygmy golf courses?

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/the-origins-of-golf.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/the-origins-of-golf.html Mexico Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:34:19 +0000 A banquet of dolphins From: Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Stephen is touched that the dolphins want to be in his company.

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Stephen gives us a short demonstration of how he intends to attract the elusive whale.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/stephens-secret-weapon.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/03/stephens-secret-weapon.html Mexico Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:25:35 +0000 Stephen explores the dark side From: La Paz bay, Mexico
Stephen and Mark discuss the value of patience while searching for whale sharks.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/02/stephen-explores-the-dark-side.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/02/stephen-explores-the-dark-side.html Mexico Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:00:03 +0000 Save the kakikokakakikokapopo From: Outside the Homer Tunnel in Fiordland, New Zealand
Stephen is amused by the names of some of New Zealand's birds.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/01/save-the-kakikokakakikokapopo.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/01/save-the-kakikokakakikokapopo.html New Zealand Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:10:18 +0000 Getting the best shots From: Te Anau, New Zealand
Stephen talks about the filming of the series.

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]]> Stephen Fry http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/01/getting-the-best-shots.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/lastchancetosee/2009/01/getting-the-best-shots.html New Zealand Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:07:18 +0000 The fattest and largest parrot From: Codfish Island, New Zealand
Only 90 kakapos exist. Stephen discusses their plight.

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See more of Stephen and Sirocco

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