← Nature of Australia: A Portrait of the Island Continent

Season 1

6 episodes · 1988

  1. 1A Separate Creation

    13 Nov 1988 · 55 min

    Many millions of years ago Australia was once connected to South America, amongst other continents. This program highlights the connection between Australia's flora and fauna and that of our former neighbouring continents.

  2. 2Seas Under Capricorn

    20 Nov 1988 · 55 min

    Australia's rich diversity of life by no means ends at the coastline. This program explores life in the seas surrounding Australia.

  3. 3The Making of the Bush

    27 Nov 1988 · 55 min

    The flora and fauna of Australia has evolved immensely over many thousands and millions of years. This program traces the heritage and evolution of Australia's flora and fauna.

  4. 4The Sunburnt Country

    04 Dec 1988 · 55 min

    The vast majority of Australia is desert, but to the surprise of many there is still life to be found even in the most desolate of places - you just need to know where to look. This program explores Australia's rugged and desolate interior.

  5. 5Land of Flood and Fire

    11 Dec 1988 · 55 min

    Somewhere between 40,000 and 100,000 years ago, human beings arrived on the continent of Australia. With them they brought fire. This program traces the Aborigines' introduction of fire and its profound effect on the Australian environment. The program also explores wet season.

  6. 6The End of Isolationfinale

    18 Dec 1988 · 55 min

    Developers balance environmental and economic factors to ensure the continent's survival.