About Great Migrations: Original Edition

Great Migrations: Original Edition is a nature documentary television series that was produced and released by National Geographic in 2010. This series showcases the perilous, challenging, and often life-threatening journeys that various animal species undertake as per cyclical natural processes or due to environmental changes. The series captures stunning visuals of these incredible journeys, showcasing the determination and perseverance of the global wildlife.

Making / Production

The production of the Great Migrations: Original Edition series took two and a half years and involved several hundred National Geographic field staff who were spread across 420 field sites in 120 countries. The team used state-of-the-art filming technology to capture up-close footage of these migration journeys, often involving dangerously close encounters with the wildlife.

Actors

• Alec Baldwin: The narrating voice of this series, Baldwin's impactful voice provided both depth and context to the animal migration stories.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series' crew spent over 3,000 hours filming underwater.
• The show was broadcast in 167 different countries and was translated into 34 languages.
• The "Christmas Island Red Crab" migration episode features the migration of over 100 million crabs.

Awards

Great Migrations: Original Edition has been recognized for its stunning cinematography and impactful storytelling. It has won the Environmental Media Award for Best Documentary.

Quotes

• "The mysteries of migration—what happens on these journeys—has intrigued us for centuries."
• "In an over-crowded world, wildlife migrations are now more epic, more important to survive."

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of Great Migrations: Original Edition was scored by Anton Sanko, known for his ability to blend natural sounds with music to create a rich soundscape appropriate for the visually stunning documentary series.