
Secrets of Wild Australia
102016•48m
Documentary
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.
Production
Blue Ant Media, Blink Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 28, 2016
Last Aired
August 9, 2016
Networks
Smithsonian Channel
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Snakes
Air date: 2016-06-28
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.

E2
The Dingo
Air date: 2016-07-05
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.

E3
The Crocodile
Air date: 2016-07-12
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.

E4
The Flying Fox
Air date: 2016-07-19
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.

E5
Mini Marsupials
Air date: 2016-07-26
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.

E6
Bugs and Butterflies
Air date: 2016-08-02
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.

E7
The Waterhole
Air date: 2016-08-09
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.




















