Nature of Australia: A Portrait of the Island Continent

1988
Nature of Australia: A Portrait of the Island Continent

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EP1 A Separate Creation Nov 13, 1988

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.

EP2 Seas Under Capricorn Nov 20, 1988

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

EP3 The Making of the Bush Nov 27, 1988

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.

EP4 The Sunburnt Country Dec 04, 1988

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.

EP5 Land of Flood and Fire Dec 11, 1988

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.

EP6 The End of Isolation Dec 18, 1988

Developers balance environmental and economic factors to ensure the continent's survival.
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The series explores the diversity of Australia's landscapes, from the seas to the arid interior; the effects of the extremes of flood, drought and bushfire; and examines the impact of 200 years of European settlement on the land, its plants and animals.

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