Built to Survive

Saturday 2 August 14:00 CAT

Trailer

Season 1
00:45

Next trasmissions on tv

  1. Thursday 17 July at 06:00 CAT

    Wet and Wild Rainforests

  2. Thursday 17 July at 06:25 CAT

    Desert Dwellers

  3. Friday 18 July at 06:00 CAT

    Wild Wild Wetlands

Synopsis

Throughout Australia’s most extreme habitats, third-generation Indigenous educator Phil Breslin reveals which animals are the most “Built To to Survive.” 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.

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.

    Next Showing
    Thursday 17 July at 06:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Saturday 2 August at 14:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
  • 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.

    Next Showing
    Thursday 17 July at 06:25 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Thursday 24 July at 06:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
  • 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.

    Next Showing
    Friday 18 July at 06:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Monday 21 July at 07:35 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
  • 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.

    Next Showing
    Friday 18 July at 06:25 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Monday 21 July at 08:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
  • 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
    Monday 21 July at 10:50 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Tuesday 22 July at 01:40 CAT
    On National Geographic 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
    Saturday 19 July at 06:25 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
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    Monday 21 July at 11:15 CAT
    On National Geographic 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
    Sunday 20 July at 06:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Monday 21 July at 11:40 CAT
    On National Geographic 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
    Sunday 20 July at 06:25 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Monday 21 July at 05:40 CAT
    On National Geographic 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.

    Next Showing
    Monday 21 July at 06:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Monday 21 July at 06:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
  • 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.

    Next Showing
    Monday 21 July at 06:25 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD
    Next Showing
    Monday 28 July at 06:00 CAT
    On National Geographic WILD