Discover the extraordinary and often unique animals that call Australia home, from iconic marsupials to ancient reptiles, with over 80% found nowhere else on Earth.
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A Continent Apart for Millions of Years
This series, Wild Australia: Creatures of the Continent, explores the extraordinary animals that evolved on this island landmass and why they exist nowhere else on Earth.
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Hoppers and Sleepers of the Outback
Kangaroos can actually swim.
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Saltwater Giants and Bum-Breathing Turtles
The saltwater crocodile holds the title of largest living reptile on Earth, with males regularly exceeding five meters in length and weighing over a thousand kilograms.
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Egg-Laying Mammals of an Ancient Land
Australia is one of only two places on Earth where you'll find mammals that lay eggs.
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Giants with Feathers and Fearsome Claws
The emu stands as Australia's largest native bird and the second-largest bird on Earth, reaching up to 1.9 meters tall.
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