72 Dangerous Animals: Australia

72 Dangerous Animals: Australia

2014
1 Season
6.3
Documentary

Episodes

Risky Waters
E1Sep 2, 201445m

Risky Waters

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

Fast and Furious
E2Sep 9, 201445m

Fast and Furious

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

Dead or Alive
E3Sep 16, 201445m

Dead or Alive

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.

Tiny Terrors
E4Sep 23, 201445m

Tiny Terrors

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

The Ancient Killer
E5Sep 30, 201445m

The Ancient Killer

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

The Greatest Fear
E6Oct 7, 201445m

The Greatest Fear

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.

Cruel Creatures
E7Oct 14, 201445m

Cruel Creatures

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

Instant Death
E8Oct 21, 201445m

Instant Death

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

Seeing Red
E9Oct 28, 201445m

Seeing Red

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.

Lurking in the Grass
E10Nov 4, 201445m

Lurking in the Grass

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

Brutal Bites
E11Nov 11, 201445m

Brutal Bites

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.

Unknown Dangers
E12Nov 18, 201445m

Unknown Dangers

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

Top Cast

Mitch Ryan

Mitch Ryan

Narrator