Blazing a Trail

Whether unearthing long-forgotten fossils or tracking down new animal species, scientists and broadcasters have often worked together on research expeditions, to their mutual benefit. Now, independent production companies are beating broadcasters to the punch and investing in expeditions themselves.

March 1, 2002

Whether unearthing long-forgotten fossils or tracking down new animal species, scientists and broadcasters have often worked together on research expeditions, to their mutual benefit. Now, independent production companies are beating broadcasters to the punch and investing in expeditions themselves.