72 Dangerous Animals: Australia

Episode 2

Fast and Furious

Cameras capture creatures with a mean streak and lightening-quick reflexes, including a tiny grub with potent itch power and a giant water buffalo.

Episode 3

Dead or Alive

From city fliers and ocean swimmers to outback dwellers and even an extinct species, see how this group of beasts ranks on the danger scale.

Episode 4

Tiny Terrors

Take an insider's look at Australia's most deadly and diminutive species, including a virus-carrying mosquito and the waterhole-dwelling olive python.

Episode 5

The Ancient Killer

Meet a wild canine with cute puppies and a bad reputation. Learn why the wild dingo may look cuddly, but is a deadly playmate.

Episode 6

The Greatest Fear

This episode reveals how a soothing dip in Australia's ocean can turn terrifying when the cold eyes and sharp teeth of a shark appear.

Episode 7

Cruel Creatures

This episode focuses on deadly creatures' playful ways, including the brutal sea lion, the poisonous stonefish and the furry fruit bat.

Episode 8

Instant Death

This episode focuses on dangerous beasts and their natural weapons: Talons, teeth, fangs and tentacles are all used as instruments of pain and death.

Episode 9

Seeing Red

Visit with one of Australia's most feared ocean dwellers: The stingray glides through the water, waiting to inflict pain with it's barbed stinger.

Episode 10

Lurking in the Grass

See how Australia's grasslands harbour animals are worth worrying about, especially the venomous reptiles that slither amongst the country's green fields.

Episode 11

Brutal Bites

Which beast has the most vicious bite? It might be the jaws of an ancient creature, a rare reptile's fangs or poisonous spines caught on a fish hook.

Episode 12

Unknown Dangers

This episode counts down Australia's top ten dangerous animals, including the razor-jawed jack jumper aunt and the beautiful killer box jellyfish.