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Were Dragons Real?

Were dragons real creatures? After making "Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real," the Animal Planet team wasn't so convinced that they weren't.

Playlists

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  • Play The Life of Dragons
    10 Clips Playlist The Life of Dragons

    Dragons (25:02)

    What if dragons really existed? What would they look and behave like? Watch dragons breathe fire, battle dinosaurs, swim underwater and fly through the air.
  • Play The Art and Science of Dragons
    11 Clips Playlist The Art and Science of Dragons

    Dragons (20:32)

    Go behind the scenes of "Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real" to see how artists, scientists and filmmakers brought dragons to life.
  • Play Dragons: The Trailers
    8 Clips Playlist Dragons: The Trailers

    Dragons (03:46)

    Dragons are coming? Actually, they've already come and gone, but here's a collection of trailers from this landmark Animal Planet event in 2004.

Animal Planet Clips

  • Play Dragons: Were Dragons Real?
    Were Dragons Real?

    Dragons (03:22)

    Were dragons real creatures? After making "Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real," the Animal Planet team wasn't so convinced that they weren't.
  • Play Dragons: Dragon Fights a Tyrannosaurus A Tyrannosaurus rex goes head-to-head with a prehistoric dragon. The dragon is outmatched by the T. rex's size, but it's got a few tricks up its sleeve.
  • Play Dragons: Young Dragon's First Flight A young prehistoric dragon is left to fend for itself after its mother dies. When an old male shows up, the juvenile's only chance of survival is to go airborne. But can he?
  • Play Dragons: Adding Dragons to Reality How were dragons added to real-life background? An animator from "Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real" explains how CGI and real-life video come together to create dragon scenes.
  • Play Dragons: Evidence of Dragons?
    Evidence of Dragons?

    Dragons (01:45)

    A young paleontologist believes he's discovered evidence that a Tyrannosaurus rex fought and was killed by an impossible creature: a dragon.
  • Play Dragons: Marine Dragon 360-Degree View Wouldn't you hate to see this coming at you underwater? Check out a complete view of the marine dragon.
  • Play Dragons: Trailer: A Body of Evidence A body has been discovered deep in the mountains. Could they be real?
  • Play Dragons: Prehistoric Dragon 360-Degree View Ever wonder what a dragon looks like from all sides? Check out this prehistoric dragon in full flight.
  • Play Dragons: Dragon Prepares for Battle A young adult mountain dragon prepares for the fight of his life. The time has come to mate, but he will have to chase a dominant from his territory first.
  • Play Dragons: Trailer: Three Years in the Making Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real was a three-year labor of love.
  • Play Dragons: How Did Dragons Fly?
    How Did Dragons Fly?

    Dragons (01:23)

    How does dragon flight work? A scientist explains that a winged dragon would need to generate and store lots of hydrogen to keep it light. Gut bacteria make hydrogen, which a dragon would need to store in a special bladder.
  • Play Dragons: Trailer: Myth or Reality? For centuries their legends have been shared around the world... but could they be real?
 

What if dragons were real? Scientists, animators and filmmakers bring these fantasy creatures to life.

 
 

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