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. In a four-part world premiere blue-chip wildlife series, 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.
Cast: Damon Herriman
Season 1
4 episodes
1. Desert of the Red KangarooIn the heart of the Outback lives the largest marsupial on Earth, the red kangaroo. Living in such an inhospitable environment with drought, blistering heat and little food, requires bizarre survival strategies and from the energy-efficient honeypot ants to budgerigars, bright green mini-parrots, all life is expertly adapted.LCC44minMay 26, 2014
2. Jurassic JungleThe most mysterious area of Australia is perhaps the tropical north, a mostly concealed realm home to tree climbing kangaroos and swamp dwelling 'salties', some of the largest crocodiles on Earth. Deep in the jungles live curious birds of paradise such as the cassowary, a huge bird with a strong beak and clawed feet, reminiscent of prehistoric dinosaurs.LCC44minMay 27, 2014
3. Realm of the WombatIn the theatrical southern plains of Australia, the biggest challenge for all creatures is the environment, and the harshest season is summer. Here lives the wombat, a species with a curious survival strategy; conserve energy and cool down by sleeping. Their survival is threatened by an invading species of rabbits and toxic plants, as well as native bulldogs and marauding dingoes.LCC44minMay 28, 2014
4. Koala ForestThe eucalyptus forests of Eastern Australia are famously home to koalas, but there is more to the lush woodland than meets the eye. In the undergrowth, strange birds build elaborate nests and emulate each other's calls. From the egg-laying platypus to the spiny echidna, Australia's strangest creatures make the forest their home.LCC44minMay 31, 2014
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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. In a four-part world premiere blue-chip wildlife series, 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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jens Westphalen, Thoralf Grospitz
- Created by
- Thoralf Grospitz, Jens Westphalen
- Cast
- Damon Herriman
- Studio
- NDR Naturfilm
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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