Land of Lost Monsters
Today, Australia, New Zealand and the Alaskan frontier of North America are characterized as beautiful vacation spots - but these regions weren't always so inviting. Travel back in time tens of thousands of years and watch as our ancestors battle tooth and nail for survival against the monstrous creatures that once ruled these killing fields. The latest in CGI-animation brings each "alien" world to life, illustrating the impossible living conditions and the improbable creatures that called these areas home. The giant lizard Megalania, reaching more than 16 feet in length and weighing nearly 1,000 pounds, once terrorized Aboriginal settlers of Australia. New Zealand's early man battled the Haast's eagle - a terrifying bird of prey that ruled from the air, since no terrestrial mammals existed at that time. And in the ice age ridden Americas, prehistoric hunters took on unthinkable creatures like giant, dog-like bears and the infamous saber-toothed cat, whose fangs were as big as a T. Rex's teeth. It's a startling look at a violent, predatory world - from the safety of your own home.