Secrets of Wild Australia

The snakes of Australia are as diverse and striking as the landscape they inhabit; there are more than 300 different species here, some harmless to humans, others deadly.

Lurking in the waterways of Australia live one of the most dangerous animals in the country. Crocodiles are superbly adapted to aquatic life, with skull crushing jaws and lightning speed.

On the island of Rottnest in Australia lives the pocket-sized Quokka, a charismatic and nocturnal marsupial the size of a house cat. A huge number roam freely here, living side by side with humans.

The freshwater wetlands and waterholes in the tropical far North of Australia are among the most diverse ecosystems, hosting an extraordinary array of birds, insects, fish and freshwater crocodiles.