In the arid heart of central Australia there is an abundance of wildlife that has uniquely adapted to the harsh conditions. This program looks at shinglebacks, lizards, the gibba bird, marsupial moles, parenti lizard, the thorny devil plus numerous other flora in the region. It also explores the formation of Lake Eyre and what impact the infrequent rain has on the environment when it buckets down. Narrated by Robyn Williams and based on the book written by John Vandenbeld.
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ACMI Identifier
310360
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia, Central
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia, Northern
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Deserts - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Lake Eyre
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Desert ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Deserts
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Deserts - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Sand dunes
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)