72 Dangerous Animals: Australia

Episode 01

Risky Waters

Sep 2, 2014 · 45 min

Venomous critters roam both land and sea in Australia. Under the ocean's surface is an entire world of swimmers inflicting pain and paralysis.

Episode 02

Fast and Furious

Sep 9, 2014 · 45 min

Cameras capture creatures with a mean streak and lightening-quick reflexes, including a tiny grub with potent itch power and a giant water buffalo.

Episode 03

Dead or Alive

Sep 16, 2014 · 45 min

From city fliers and ocean swimmers to outback dwellers and even an extinct species, see how this group of beasts ranks on the danger scale.

Episode 04

Tiny Terrors

Sep 23, 2014 · 45 min

Take an insider's look at Australia's most deadly and diminutive species, including a virus-carrying mosquito and the waterhole-dwelling olive python.

Episode 05

The Ancient Killer

Sep 30, 2014 · 45 min

Meet a wild canine with cute puppies and a bad reputation. Learn why the wild dingo may look cuddly, but is a deadly playmate.

Episode 06

The Greatest Fear

Oct 7, 2014 · 45 min

This episode reveals how a soothing dip in Australia's ocean can turn terrifying when the cold eyes and sharp teeth of a shark appear.

Episode 07

Cruel Creatures

Oct 14, 2014 · 45 min

This episode focuses on deadly creatures' playful ways, including the brutal sea lion, the poisonous stonefish and the furry fruit bat.

Episode 08

Instant Death

Oct 21, 2014 · 45 min

This episode focuses on dangerous beasts and their natural weapons: Talons, teeth, fangs and tentacles are all used as instruments of pain and death.

Episode 09

Seeing Red

Oct 28, 2014 · 45 min

Visit with one of Australia's most feared ocean dwellers: The stingray glides through the water, waiting to inflict pain with it's barbed stinger.

Episode 10

Lurking in the Grass

Nov 4, 2014 · 45 min

See how Australia's grasslands harbour animals are worth worrying about, especially the venomous reptiles that slither amongst the country's green fields.

Episode 11

Brutal Bites

Nov 11, 2014 · 45 min

Which beast has the most vicious bite? It might be the jaws of an ancient creature, a rare reptile's fangs or poisonous spines caught on a fish hook.

Episode 12

Unknown Dangers

Nov 18, 2014 · 45 min

This episode counts down Australia's top ten dangerous animals, including the razor-jawed jack jumper aunt and the beautiful killer box jellyfish.