ABOUT THE SHOW

ABOUT THE SHOW
"Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real" tells the tales of four categories of the mythical creatures:
Prehistoric dragons: By harnessing hydrogen produced in their bodies, they became the largest-ever flying animals. Hydrogen also enabled them to breathe fire.
Marine dragons: When a mass extinction occurred about 65 million years ago, the aquatic dragons survived. While some evolved into land creatures, others adapted to an aquatic life and, over time, their rudimentary wings became fins. The Loch Ness Monster may be the best-known example.
Forest dragons: These creatures, found in Southeast Asia, lived in thick woods. Though unable to fly, they could make extraordinary leaps.
Mountain dragons: Their compact bodies were designed for flight and their tails were razor-sharp for defense. They lived in medieval times in the mountains and remote areas because of the pressures of an increasing human population.
AFTERWARD
A half-hour special, "Dragons: The Magic Behind the Scenes," airs after "A Fantasy Made Real." It features animators, artists, scientists and producers telling how they used technology, science and art to create the creatures in the show.
Washington Post