It’s good to be alive, turtle says: “Extinct or Alive” on Animal Planet just found its first species that was previously believed to be extinct, is actually alive.
During filming this week, series host and biologist Forrest Galante found a female Fernandina Tortoise, presumed extinct since 1906, on a remote volcanic island in the Galapagos.
The discovery was made on Feb. 17 after two days of searching. On Wednesday, an Animal Planet spokeswoman told TheWrap the cable channel just “finished our verification process,” and that the find checks out.
Also Read: 'Treasure Quest' Season 2 Sneak Peek: They Actually Found Something (Exclusive Video)
The whole thing will unfold in an episode that airs this summer.
A team of international turtle biologists at the Turtle Conservancy studied photos and video of the tortoise and confirmed it is likely to be Chelonoidis phantasticus.
“Since only one other specimen of this species has...
During filming this week, series host and biologist Forrest Galante found a female Fernandina Tortoise, presumed extinct since 1906, on a remote volcanic island in the Galapagos.
The discovery was made on Feb. 17 after two days of searching. On Wednesday, an Animal Planet spokeswoman told TheWrap the cable channel just “finished our verification process,” and that the find checks out.
Also Read: 'Treasure Quest' Season 2 Sneak Peek: They Actually Found Something (Exclusive Video)
The whole thing will unfold in an episode that airs this summer.
A team of international turtle biologists at the Turtle Conservancy studied photos and video of the tortoise and confirmed it is likely to be Chelonoidis phantasticus.
“Since only one other specimen of this species has...
- 2/20/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Treasure Quest is an all-out showstopper as Jeremy Whalen and his team are deep in a tunnel and have struck real paydirt on tonight’s heart-stopping finale. If you ever have heard the term “pieces of eight,” be prepared to see it dug up and examined. The current season of Treasure Quest is led by treasure-hunter Shawn Cowles, tech expert Jeremy Whalen and demolitions man Jack Peters as they search for the famous Sacambaya treasure in Bolivia. In our clip, the team have sifted through what looks to be a dig area and have pulled out coin after coin as Jeremy […]
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- 10/5/2018
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Watch an exclusive clip from tonight’s episode of Treasure Quest on Discovery — as the team find a huge underground tunnel which they believe could hold the $2billion treasure they are hunting for. The tunnel has no apparent entrance at the surface and can’t be seen without specialist kit, but after testing for it in various locations they finally hit a sweet spot with their scanner. Separate equipment confirms the groundbreaking find, as it shows a visual image of exactly what the tunnel looks like underground — and it’s big. Team member Shawn Cowles says: “That is huge, man. You can […]
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- 9/28/2018
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
The team behind Discovery series Treasure Quest tonight close in on the estimated $2billion fortune they believe is lying somewhere in Bolivia’s Sacambaya Valley. The latest episode sees them chasing the treasure on two different fronts. On one, evidence is uncovered which reveals a route that was likely used to transport the haul. Meanwhile, a Jesuit artifact is also discovered which could prove to be key in locating where the legendary Sacambaya Treasure ended up. In Monsters and Critics’ exclusive sneak peek, team members Jeremy Whalen and Jack Peters use a metal-detector to search a dry river bed for clues. […]
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- 9/21/2018
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
On tonight’s exciting Treasure Quest, a possible big breakthrough is reached as our exclusive clip shows one of the team members finding what looks to be a coin of some sort as his metal detector goes wild inside a dangerous rocky cave. On the episode, “Blast Away,” we find ourselves drawn inside a dark cave as falling boulders and precipitous paths that could be hiding a hole where the miners could actually fall to their death await, and the payoff looks to be extremely promising. Rocks hanging by a thread threaten the crew as Javier Cortes is seen in our […]
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- 9/14/2018
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
The team behind Discovery series Treasure Quest find a “significant treasure” on this week’s episode. The discovery is their expedition’s biggest find to date, and comes after they get trapped in an ancient, underground tunnel. Monsters and Critics’ exclusive clip from the episode shows them using a remote-controlled camera to maneuver through the cavern system. They then discover an old mining cart believed to be more than 100 years old. The current season of Treasure Quest is following the team — led by treasure-hunter Shawn Cowles, tech expert Jeremy Whalen and demolitions man Jack Peters — as they search for […]
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- 9/7/2018
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
The hunt for a suspected $2billion treasure continues tonight on Discovery series Treasure Quest, as the team search a secret underground tunnel system for the legendary haul. The show is documenting the real-life hunt for the famous Sacambaya treasure, which is thought to lie hidden in the mountain passes of Bolivia and, if traced, would be the biggest treasure find in history. The search began last week as the team were filmed battling a landslide and the area’s infamous “Death Road”. Tonight, the group — led by treasure-hunter Shawn Cowles, tech expert Jeremy Whalen and demolitions man Jack Peters — smash their […]
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- 8/31/2018
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
This season the Treasure Quest team are leaving Snake Island behind and heading to the mountain passes of Bolivia, as they search for the legendary Sacambaya treasure. Sacambaya has been calling out to treasure hunters for hundreds of years, ever since the legend of the Jesuits’ gold and silver made its way to the ears of some bold European explorers. Now the Treasure Quest team are seeking to follow in their footsteps, as treasure hunter Shawn Cowles is joined by tech expert Jeremy Whalen and demolitions man Jack Peters. The team are hoping to lay their hands on a treasure that […]
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- 8/24/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
The Sacambaya treasure has been luring explorers in search of riches for centuries and now Discovery’s Treasure Quest is about to follow in their intrepid footsteps, but that exactly is the Sacambaya treasure? The legend of Sacambaya dates back to the 1760s, when a band of Jesuits from the Sacambaya mission in Bolivia rebelled against the King of Spain as he ordered them thrown out of the country. Before they left they are said to have had the local indians construct a vast and complicated cave system. In the caves the Jesuits placed an untold quantity of treasure, with some estimating […]
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- 8/23/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Mak Pictures, whose Car Masters: Rust to Riches was just picked up to series at Netflix, has hired Stephanie Eno as Svp Development and Aliza Rosen as Svp Development, Documentaries and Specials. The unscripted-focused production company also promoted Andy Ruggles to President of Production.
Eno and Rosen will join that team that includes senior directors of development Aaron Burk and Elisabeth Norvik at the company, which also has Season 3 of Discovery’s Treasure Quest set to bow August 24. Car Masters, which features a body shop team using sweat equity and car genius to turn rusty wrecks into six-figure paydays, premieres September 14.
The company’s producing credits include A&E’s Cajun Justice, Discovery’s Eaten Alive, Animal Planet’s Fear Island and Cryptid: The Swamp Beast for History.
Eno most recently was executive in charge of production at syndicated The T.D. Jakes Show, and before that was at TLC. Rosen...
Eno and Rosen will join that team that includes senior directors of development Aaron Burk and Elisabeth Norvik at the company, which also has Season 3 of Discovery’s Treasure Quest set to bow August 24. Car Masters, which features a body shop team using sweat equity and car genius to turn rusty wrecks into six-figure paydays, premieres September 14.
The company’s producing credits include A&E’s Cajun Justice, Discovery’s Eaten Alive, Animal Planet’s Fear Island and Cryptid: The Swamp Beast for History.
Eno most recently was executive in charge of production at syndicated The T.D. Jakes Show, and before that was at TLC. Rosen...
- 8/15/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The hunt is back on! Recently, Discovery Channel announced season two of Treasure Quest will premiere later this month.
The new season will see "veteran treasure hunter Shawn Cowles, tech specialist Jeremy Whalen, and demolitions expert Jack Peters set out to Bolivia in search of the biggest land find treasure in history – the legendary Sacambaya Treasure, reportedly worth two billion dollars."
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The new season will see "veteran treasure hunter Shawn Cowles, tech specialist Jeremy Whalen, and demolitions expert Jack Peters set out to Bolivia in search of the biggest land find treasure in history – the legendary Sacambaya Treasure, reportedly worth two billion dollars."
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- 8/2/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
And we thought the Mega Millions could make you rich. On Season 4 of Discovery Channel’s “Treasure Quest,” the gang is going after the ancient fortune of the Jesuits, which is reputedly worth $2 billion.
The Bolivian quest is quite dangerous, and many have died seeking the Sacambaya Treasure. In the fourth season’s first episode, the team of fortune finders must drive up Yungas Road, which is known as “Death Road” due to its narrow and steep drop-off.
As you can see in the above sneak peek video, which is exclusive to TheWrap, the winding roadway’s name fits.
Also Read: Shark Week Has Earned Discovery $36 Million in Ad Revenue Over Last 2 Years
Yungas Road is not the only obstacle the guys must traverse on their hunt of riches. They have an entire demolitions guy, Jack, to blast through a bunch of rock in the Bolivian mountains — you can imagine...
The Bolivian quest is quite dangerous, and many have died seeking the Sacambaya Treasure. In the fourth season’s first episode, the team of fortune finders must drive up Yungas Road, which is known as “Death Road” due to its narrow and steep drop-off.
As you can see in the above sneak peek video, which is exclusive to TheWrap, the winding roadway’s name fits.
Also Read: Shark Week Has Earned Discovery $36 Million in Ad Revenue Over Last 2 Years
Yungas Road is not the only obstacle the guys must traverse on their hunt of riches. They have an entire demolitions guy, Jack, to blast through a bunch of rock in the Bolivian mountains — you can imagine...
- 7/24/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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