Secrets of Wild Australia

Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia's signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these extraordinary creatures thriving in the otherworldly landscapes of this astonishing island-continent.

Storyline

First Aired

2016-06-28
Last Aired

2016-08-09
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

7
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Smithsonian Channel

Keywords:

wildlife nature nature documentary

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Season 1

1. Snakes

The snakes of Australia are as diverse and striking as the landscape they inhabit; there are more than...More

The snakes of Australia are as diverse and striking as the landscape they inhabit; there are more than 300 different species here, some harmless to humans, others deadly.Less

48mins 2016-06-28

2. The Dingo

We tell the story of three dingo families living in different habitats in Australia. They may be preda...More

We tell the story of three dingo families living in different habitats in Australia. They may be predators, but they?re also highly sociable animals, with strong loyalties and a deep sense of duty.Less

48mins 2016-07-05

3. The Crocodile

Lurking in the waterways of Australia live one of the most dangerous animals in the country. Crocodile...More

Lurking in the waterways of Australia live one of the most dangerous animals in the country. Crocodiles are superbly adapted to aquatic life, with skull crushing jaws and lightning speed.Less

48mins 2016-07-12

4. The Flying Fox

Flying out of the Australian twilight is one of the most successful mammals on the planet – the bat – ...More

Flying out of the Australian twilight is one of the most successful mammals on the planet – the bat – and one of the most gregarious of their kind is the flying fox.Less

48mins 2016-07-19

5. Mini Marsupials

On the island of Rottnest in Australia lives the pocket-sized Quokka, a charismatic and nocturnal mars...More

On the island of Rottnest in Australia lives the pocket-sized Quokka, a charismatic and nocturnal marsupial the size of a house cat. A huge number roam freely here, living side by side with humans.Less

48mins 2016-07-26

6. Bugs and Butterflies

The tropical forests of Australia are packed with life. From canopy to forest floor, insects cram into...More

The tropical forests of Australia are packed with life. From canopy to forest floor, insects cram into every space and must fight to survive - nothing in Australia’s forests is quite what it seems.Less

48mins 2016-08-02

7. The Waterhole

The freshwater wetlands and waterholes in the tropical far North of Australia are among the most diver...More

The freshwater wetlands and waterholes in the tropical far North of Australia are among the most diverse ecosystems, hosting an extraordinary array of birds, insects, fish and freshwater crocodiles.Less