Tasmania’s Wild Treasures

Tasmania's unusual location between hot Australia and cold Antarctica makes for a uniquely harsh mix of weather phenomena, as well as the many, extremely diverse, landscapes in one spot: white sandy beaches, snow-capped mountains, glistening highland lakes, ancient rainforest jungles, peatlands, steep sea cliffs - home to rare and strange endemic animals and plants, including the last survivors of the ancient southern supercontinent Gondwana.

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Created By	Rosie Koch
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Tasmaniens wundersame Tierwelt
First Air Date	June 19, 2026
Last Air Date	—
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	43min
Language	English, German
Original Language	German
Production Countries	Germany
Production Companies	Doclights NDR Naturfilm ARTE ORF Universum
Networks	ARTE

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Part 2: Along a Platypus' Path

Tasmania's rugged landscapes, ancient rainforests, and cool waterways provide a sanctuary for some of the world's most unusual wildlife. This episode follows the platypus, a rare egg-laying mammal that hunts underwater using its remarkable electroreception. As local conservation efforts work to protect its fragile habitat, the film explores the challenges and wonders of life in one of Earth's most distinctive ecosystems.

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