Name: Wild Forces
Released: 2020-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Aaron Pedersen

TV Show · Documentary

This compelling four-part series explores the apocalyptic forces that nature visits on this ancient island and looks at how millions of years of evolution have uniquely prepared all Australian life for these dramatic and often devastating challenges.

2020 · 54m

Starring Aaron Pedersen

EPISODE 14

Coast

Humans come to the seaside to relax, but for tens of thousands of species that live and breed on Australia's almost 35,000km coastline, it's a battleground.
EPISODE 1

Wetlands

Wetlands are a critical part of our natural environment. They protect our shores from wave action, reduce the impacts of floods, absorb pollutants and improve water quality.
EPISODE 2

Deserts

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth, with 70% of the land mass declared an arid zone. Spanning five million square kilometres, this zone is one of the most exposed areas on the planet.
EPISODE 4

Forest

While forests only cover 16% of Australia's land area, they harbour a higher concentration of animal species than anywhere else on the continent.
EPISODE 1

Cyclone

Tropical Far North Queensland is a place like no other, with ancient rainforest growing down to the coast that touches the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Storms that burst upon Australia’s tropical east coast bring cyclonic winds and destruction.
EPISODE 2

Drought

Drought grips the nation regularly with some spells lasting over a decade, and in many areas, arid conditions brought about by low rainfall remain common.