David Attenborough investigates birds of paradise in New Guinea, an unmapped, mountain region of New Guinea, ancient Polynesian beliefs on Easter Island, Bowerbirds in the Australian rainforests, musical communication in the natural world, and the unique preservation qualities of amber; Michael Palin hosts a tribute to Attenborough's career in "Life on air."

"A collection of seven David Attenborough specials"--Container.

Attenborough in paradise (1996) / produced by Paul Reddish -- A blank on the map (1971) / produced by David Allen -- The lost gods of Easter Island (2000) / produced and directed by Kate Broome -- Bowerbirds : the art of seduction (2000) / produced by Paul Reddish -- The song of the earth (2000) / produced and directed by Grant Sonnex ; written by Grant Sonnex and David Attenborough -- Life on air (2002) / produced by Brian Leith -- The amber time machine (2004).