Australia Remastered: Wild Australians
Wild Australians, hosted by the Australian actor Aaron Pedersen, is a six-part series that explores some of Australia's most iconic and fascinating animals. From the mysterious orca to the iconic kangaroo, to the surprisingly intelligent parrot and the secret lives of reptiles, these animals have evolved to survive and thrive across the entire Australian landscape. Wild Australians is part of Australia Remastered, a breathtaking series of 23 new natural history films that draw on the proud ABC legacy of wildlife filmmaking.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary
Wild Australians, hosted by the Australian actor Aaron Pedersen, is a six-part series that explores some of Australia's most iconic and fascinating animals. From the mysterious orca to the iconic kangaroo, to the surprisingly intelligent parrot and the secret lives of reptiles, these animals have evolved to survive and thrive across the entire Australian landscape. Wild Australians is part of Australia Remastered, a breathtaking series of 23 new natural history films that draw on the proud ABC legacy of wildlife filmmaking.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Kangaroo Tales
53 mins
The Australian red kangaroo is iconic, but there is more to the kangaroo family than just one famous face. Join Aaron Pedersen as he explores how kangaroos have spread across the continent and taken on a variety of shapes and forms.
Episode 2
Parrot Paradise
55 mins
Parrots are the world's most intelligent birds. Join Aaron Pedersen as he explores what is it about Australia that has helped these intelligent birds thrive, and what kind of impact their exceptional intellect has on our environment.
Episode 3
Platypus & Echidna
55 mins
Echidnas and platypuses are odd: they are the only mammals in the world to share some key traits with reptiles, including laying eggs. Join Aaron Pedersen as he celebrates these peculiar and rare animals.
Episode 4
Wombat Kingdom
54 mins
Known to Australians as the bulldozers of the bush, wombats are the continent's largest burrowing animals, and their penchant for digging has transformed landscapes and changed the face of the Australia.
Episode 5
Reptile Realm
54 mins
There's more to Australia's reptiles than being cold-blooded killers. From intimate mating rituals to extremely protective mothers, we are only just beginning to scratch beneath the scales these Australian animals.
Episode 6
Orca
53 mins
Killer whales off the coast of Western Australia are beginning to reveal their secrets to scientists.
