This 2-disc collection celebrates the animals who play an important role in the myth, legend and folklore of diverse peoples and cultures, from the Inuit to the Aborigines. The sea monster, the unicorn and the vampire are not merely creature of fantasy; they all have their origins in real, living animals. The highest quality animal behavior footage is combined with amusing tales recounted by natives from all over the world. State of the art graphics and dramatized re-enactment give powerful and realistic insight into the relationship between animals and the people they live among. Disc 2: Jaws of Fire - The Komodo Dragon On ancient maps at the edge of the world was printed a warning-go no further for here is the home of the dragons. Many travelers have been killed by the Komodo dragon yet natives of Komodo Island coexist with these giant lizards. Man of the Forest - The Orangutan The legend of the Orangutan tells of one young man too perfect for this world and his grandmother who tries to save him by giving him a coat of red hair that transforms him into the man of the forest. Monster of the Deep - The Giant Octopus In the foggy waters of the Pacific Northwest lurks a beast of mythical proportions. On the coast tales are told of men and ships lost to an eight-legged monster - The Octopus.
