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Garden of Eden
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Seychelles Through Time
Read this article to learn how the granitic
Seychelles Islands used to lie at the heart of
the supercontinent Gondwanaland two million years
ago but now sit all alone 1,000 miles out in
the Indian Ocean. Includes an animation depicting
the breakup of Gondwanaland. (QuickTime plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Saving the Seychelles Magpie Robin
Learn the story behind the ongoing rescue of the
Seychelles magpie robin, a black bird that
dwindled to fewer than 20 individuals on a single
island in the Seychelles but now numbers 90
individuals on three islands. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Why Do Islands Breed Giants (And Sometimes Dwarfs)?
The Seychelles boasts a frog the size of an ant
and a nut that can weigh more than 40 pounds.
What causes dwarfism and gigantism among certain
species arriving on oceanic islands such as the
Seychelles? Island biogeographers are only
beginning to suggest answers. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Build an Island (Hot Science)
Atolls are low-lying coral islands found mainly
in the South Pacific. This feature takes you
through the steps that occur to create one.
(Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8)
Plus:
Resources
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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