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S1 E3 The Red Desert

Documentary

ALL

50m

31 Dec 2012

In this episode of Wild Places, we join with botanist Peter Latz, who believes the biggest influence on the Australian arid landscape has been fire. Years ago, Peter wondered how different this country would have looked like without the influence of it.

Season 1, 5 Episodes

Season 1 (5 Episodes)

Australia's Wild Places - The Australian Alps

The Australian Alps,

It may come as a surprise to non-Australians that the island continent renowned for its flat plains and searing deserts has snow-capped mountains at all.

Australia's Wild Places - The Island of the Devil

The Island of the Devil,

Just 460,000 people live in Tasmania, an island off the southeast coast of mainland Australia. While its human population is small, the majestic state is rich in natural wonders and is known for its large tracts of pristine wilderness.

Australia's Wild Places - The Red Desert

The Red Desert,

In this episode of Wild Places, we join with botanist Peter Latz, who believes the biggest influence on the Australian arid landscape has been fire. Years ago, Peter wondered how different this country would have looked like without the influence of it.

Australia's Wild Places - The Coast of the Whalesharks

The Coast of the Whalesharks,

On the remote coastline of Australia’s northwest, there are great natural wonders to be found. Above the sea on this sunbaked coast, there is very little; only a sparse landscape shaped by the arid conditions. But here, the miracle reveals itself…

Australia's Wild Places - The Rainforest

The Rainforest,

Daintree National Park is a magical meeting of rainforest and reef, lying at the heart of the world heritage listed wet tropics of Queensland.

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Australia's Wild Places

Documentary

All

1 Season

50m

Isolated from the rest of the world for millions of years, Australia's wildlife is nothing short of sensational. From the arid desert to the snow-covered peaks of the Alps, Australia's national parks are home to some of the world's greatest treasures.

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