Blueprint: Plants and Animals

This harvestman trapped in tree resin approximately 40 million years ago probably doesn’t make an appearance but, having sketched out the history of the land last week, the second episode of the BBC NI natural history programme Blueprint moves on to Plants and Animals – evolutionary theory may, or may not, be mentioned. And the website now has segments from last week’s show – which might be more easily digested format than the full 55min programme. Next week, people. Adds More successful than last week, imho, and nice to see the ichthyosaur get a mention.


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