Built To Survive

Thursday 8pm

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Built To Survive

Next transmissions on tv

  1. Thursday 23 July 8pm

    Mud and Mangroves

  2. Thursday 23 July 8.30pm

    Big Blue Ocean

  3. Thursday 30 July 8pm

    Island Castaways

Synopsis

Third-generation Indigenous educator Phil Breslin reveals which animals are the ultimate survivors in Australia’s most extreme habitats. In each episode, Phil takes the audience on a rare and unusual journey to encounter three iconic animal species, revealing their unique adaptations and enduring characteristics. From the deserts to the sea, mangroves, rainforests and rivers, Phil takes us on a ride to discover which animals are the most “Built to Survive.”

Episodes

Season 1
  • Wet and Wild Rainforests

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    In the heat of the rainforest, Phil reveals the survival adaptations of the elusive tree kangaroo, colorful cassowary and lethal scrub python.

  • Desert Dwellers

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    In the desert heat, Phil encounters the perentie, Australia’s largest lizard; the emu, its fastest flightless bird; and the iconic red kangaroo.

  • Wild Wild Wetlands

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    Phil Breslin ventures into Australia’s notorious wetlands to encounter a barramundi, and both freshwater and saltwater crocodiles.

  • Coastal Critters

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    Phil Breslin heads along the cliffs and sandy flats of the coast to encounter the white-bellied sea eagle, a sting ray and an estuarine stone fish.

  • Mud and Mangroves

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    Phil Breslin heads into the muddy mangroves for an encounter with a mud crab, a shovel-nosed ray and a mosquito...or a lot of mosquitoes.

    Next Showing
    Thursday 23 July 8pm
    On NatGeo Wild
  • Big Blue Ocean

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    Phil Breslin heads to the sea for an encounter with the ferocious tiger shark, the graceful manta ray and a giant of the deep, the humpback whale.

    Next Showing
    Thursday 23 July 8.30pm
    On NatGeo Wild
  • Island Castaways

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    Phil Breslin leaves the mainland to island hop, encountering the enigmatic green turtle, a pack of dingoes, and the formidable death adder.

    Next Showing
    Thursday 30 July 8pm
    On NatGeo Wild
  • Savannah Survivors

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    Phil Breslin dares into the savannah to find the majestic wedge-tailed eagle, the lethal coastal taipan, and the fascinating frill-necked lizard.

    Next Showing
    Thursday 30 July 8.30pm
    On NatGeo Wild
  • Rivers of Life

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    Phil Breslin journeys down Australia’s river system, encounterings the peculiar duck-billed platypus, the long-finned eel and notorious bull shark.

  • Woodland Wanderers

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    Phil Breslin delves into the woodlands to track down the cleverly adapted yellow-bellied glider, the deadly eastern brown snake, and the sleepy koala.