Synopsis
An exploration of Australia's mesmerising wildlife and how they have adapted to survive in the human environment, including a dancing peacock spider in a suburban garden.
- Programme: Australia: Earth's Magical Kingdom
- Episode: 3: Human
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Geography
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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