Episode 2: Lizards of Oz

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Australia is the driest inhabited continent on the planet with much of the inland being a virtual desert. However, cold blooded reptiles have evolved in almost incredible ways to survive and even prosper in the harshest of conditions. There are big lizards and small skinks, some geckos are fast while others are so slow they hardly move in a day. Resourceful and adaptable, Lizards of Oz reveals how Australia’s reptiles have diversified to live in ancient rainforests and even our modern cities.

From Australia’s south west coast comes the tale of a sea lion pup and the unique animals that share its rugged home. The sea lion's life spans two worlds, born on the rocky shore but…

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on the planet with much of the inland being a virtual desert. However, cold blooded reptiles have evolved in almost incredible ways to survive and even…

Koala Country is the story of one young male koala from his birth to the time when he becomes the dominant male of a patch of eucalyptus forest. During his journey he must overcome countless…

Not until the sun sets over the Australian bush does the forest truly come alive. Night is when some of the country's most dynamic characters begin to share their magic. From the bossy brushtail, to…

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For millions of years emus have travelled the lengths of Australia in a never-ending search for scarce food and water. In this episode, we will follow the journey of one male emu on a quest to also…