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Australia Revealed: Unique Wildlife

Isolated from the rest of the world, Australia is home to many animals found nowhere else on Earth. Among them are the platypus, kangaroo, koala and a menagerie of deadly creatures.


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Up Close and Dangerous: Kaikoura, New Zealand

Up Close and Dangerous: Kaikoura, New Zealand (0:45)

This filmmaker tells us what makes Kaikoura, New Zealand a perfect filming location.

Australia: Great Barrier Reef

Australia: Great Barrier Reef (1:58)

See for yourself the amazing underwater world of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Discovery Atlas: Australian Culture

Discovery Atlas: Australian Culture (2:45)

Travel along with the Australian Aborigines through the Dreaming Period, when the Earth was given to the humans.

Discovery Atlas: Unique Creatures Australia

Discovery Atlas: Unique Creatures Australia (3:00)

View the many unique creatures native to the Australian lands.

Discovery Atlas: Australian Travelers

Discovery Atlas: Australian Travelers (2:55)

Meet just one of the Australian travelers, Shane, as he spends months aways from his family each year.

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Man vs Wild: Flying Over the Australian Outback

Man vs Wild: Flying Over the Australian Outback (1:00)

On Discovery Channel's "Man vs. Wild," Bear Grylls talks about the landscapes, terrain and the harsh climate of the Australian Outback.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Artesian Basin

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Artesian Basin (1:16)

The Great Artesian Basin could fill twenty billion Olympic pools. It has been collecting rain water for two million years. Learn more about the Great Artesian Basin on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Coober Pedys Opal

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Coober Pedys Opal (1:52)

An ounce of opal yields from one hundred to fifty thousand dollars. Once it is cut and polished it can be worth double. Learn more about opal on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Kakadu

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Kakadu (1:04)

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," learn about Kakadu which is Australia's own wetlands.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Anna Creek Station

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Anna Creek Station (1:37)

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," learn how drought is a constant threat to the cattleman at Anna Creek Station. It is the world's largest cattle property.

Discovery Atlas: Australia: Coober Pedy

Discovery Atlas: Australia: Coober Pedy (2:01)

Australia has some of the richest deposits of diamonds, coal and uranium. Instead of letting mined land go to waste, Australians have created subterranean villages such as the town of Coober Pedy. Take a visit on Discovery Channel's "Discovery... More »

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Sheep in Australia

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Sheep in Australia (1:06)

The most important animals to Australia are sheep. They were introduced by Europeans. Learn more about the importance of sheep to Australia on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: The Sea

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: The Sea (1:42)

The sea is a lifeline to prosperity for Australia. It provides both business and leisure for people. Learn more about Australia's constant connection to the sea on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed."

Discovery Atlas Australia: Australian Road Train

Discovery Atlas Australia: Australian Road Train (1:21)

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," learn about the Australian Road Train. This truck is longer than a Boeing 737 and travels distances up to 2,000 miles.

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Dingos and Fences

Discovery Atlas Australia Revealed: Dingos and Fences (2:00)

On Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed," learn about the dingo, an immigrant to Australia. Also, see the wild dog fence which is 1,500 miles of wire mesh.