Nature of Australia: A Portrait of the Island Continent
Nature of Australia: A Portrait of the Island Continent
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Nature of Australia: A Portrait of the Island Continent

10.0 / 10
1988
1 season
6 episodes
Documentary

The series explores the diversity of Australia's landscapes, from the seas to the arid interior; the effects of the extremes of flood, drought and bushfire; and examines the impact of 200 years of European settlement on the land, its plants and animals.

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  • A Separate Creation

    1.A Separate Creation

    13-11-198855m

    Many millions of years ago Australia was once connected to South America, amongst other continents. This program highlights the connection between Australia's flora and fauna and t...

  • Seas Under Capricorn

    2.Seas Under Capricorn

    20-11-198855m

    Australia's rich diversity of life by no means ends at the coastline. This program explores life in the seas surrounding Australia.

  • The Making of the Bush

    3.The Making of the Bush

    27-11-198855m

    The flora and fauna of Australia has evolved immensely over many thousands and millions of years. This program traces the heritage and evolution of Australia's flora and fauna.

  • The Sunburnt Country

    4.The Sunburnt Country

    04-12-198855m

    The vast majority of Australia is desert, but to the surprise of many there is still life to be found even in the most desolate of places - you just need to know where to look. Thi...

  • Land of Flood and Fire

    5.Land of Flood and Fire

    11-12-198855m

    Somewhere between 40,000 and 100,000 years ago, human beings arrived on the continent of Australia. With them they brought fire. This program traces the Aborigines' introduction of...

  • The End of Isolation

    6.The End of Isolation

    18-12-198855m

    Developers balance environmental and economic factors to ensure the continent's survival.

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