The Orchid Hunter

Name: The Orchid Hunter
Genre: News, Documentary, Science
Released: November 26, 2002

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PBS | Air Date: November 26, 2002

Summary: The Orchid Hunter is the story of Tom Hart Dyke, whose passion for orchids led to his capture by a group of Columbian guerillas for nine months. Hart Dyke continues his quest for precious orchids in the dangerous land of Papua New Guinea in this 2002 episode from the PBS show NOVA, which examines the multi-billion orchid industry and how The Orchid Hunter is the story of Tom Hart Dyke, whose passion for orchids led to his capture by a group of Columbian guerillas for nine months. Hart Dyke continues his quest for precious orchids in the dangerous land of Papua New Guinea in this 2002 episode from the PBS show NOVA, which examines the multi-billion orchid industry and how it has captivated both scientists and collectors because of its unique beauty and evolutionary history.… Expand

Genre(s): News, Documentary, Science

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