72 Dangerous Animals: Australia
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201460 minEnded

72 Dangerous Animals: Australia

Network:National Geographic

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Aired on Nov 18, 2014, 8:30 AM

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Australia is full of dangerous animals – but which creature is our country's deadliest? From the Freshwater Crocodile to the Cane Toad, we're counting down to the most dangerous Aussie animal.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
September 2, 2014
Ended
November 18, 2014
Schedule
Tuesday at 7:30 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 12 Episodes)

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.

Sep 2, 2014

60 min

Fast and Furious

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

Sep 9, 2014

60 min

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.

Sep 16, 2014

60 min

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.

Sep 23, 2014

60 min

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.

Sep 30, 2014

60 min

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.

Oct 7, 2014

60 min

Cruel Creatures

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

Oct 14, 2014

60 min

Instant Death

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

Oct 21, 2014

60 min

Seeing Red

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

Oct 28, 2014

60 min

Lurking in the Grass

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

Nov 4, 2014

60 min

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.

Nov 11, 2014

60 min

Unknown Dangers

This episode counts down Australia's top 10 deadliest animals, including the razor-jawed jack jumper ant and the beautiful killer box jellyfish.

Nov 18, 2014

60 min

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