Wild Australia

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Wild Australia

Synopsis

The Fifth continent and its surprising and beloved nature is the focus of this 4 part HD series. We show known habitats surprisingly new so that the audience will experience Australia and its iconic wildlife as they have never seen it before. HD Super slow motion cameras, moving time lapse photography, cineflex aerials and extreme macro lenses will open our eyes for the driest continent anew. Each of the four episodes will have one animal in focus but will also discover fascinating side stories and breathtaking landscapes.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Desert Of The Red Kangaroo

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    In the heart of Australia, the largest marsupial on earth must survive months of drought and blistering heat on a few patches of dry grass.

  • Wild Australia: Will To Survive

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    Australia is home to some of the harshest conditions on the planet, but animals have carved out extraordinary adaptations to survive and thrive.

  • Jurassic Jungle

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    Red rocks and kangaroos at sunset, Australia as we know it. The most concealed area remains the most mysterious on the continent: the tropical rainforest in the north east is home to kangaroos who climb in the trees.

  • Realm Of The Wombat

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    The dramatic dry southern plains of Australia. Wombats here seem to spend most of their time sleeping, but they are experts of survival, resting to conserve energy to help beat the heat.

  • Koala Forest

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    The eucalyptus forests of Eastern Australia are famous as home to cuddly looking koalas. But there is more to the lush woodland than meets the eyes - in the undergrowth strange birds build elaborate nests and rip off each other's calls. Australia's weirdest creatures make these forests their home. But its koalas that steal the show in the forests, and when mating season comes around it turns out they are not as cuddly as they first appear!

  • Wild Australia (1x60)

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    It might be one of the most famous continents on the planet, but the story of Australia hasn't been told quite like this before. Come face-to-face with Australia's most iconic - and most mysterious - animals including the cassowary, tree-kangaroo, dingo, echidna and platypus as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment.