Discovery Channel - Mutant Planet Series 1 (2013) Part 2 Australia

Mutant Planet: Series 1

It has been estimated that there are between 3 and 30 million different species on Earth and this is before we take into account microorganisms and creatures in the deep sea. The biodiversity of our planet is of great interest in our modern day world, as we try to make sense of climate change and the impact we have on fragile ecosystems. All over the planet there are diverse of eco-regions, each with their own set of inhabitants uniquely suited to thrive in their special surroundings; tailor-made to survive against all odds. Mutant Planet transports you to these worlds within worlds where nature and evolution have combined to shape astounding animals with ingenious lifestyles and unorthodox patterns of behaviour. Follow us as we take you on a journey through some of the most astounding locations to experience the lives of nature’s most extreme creatures.

Part 2: Australia

Australia is a floating laboratory whose ancient geological past and changing climate have triggered mutations in the animals here, culminating in over 200 species of bizarre pouched marsupials, which are all equipped with astounding survival features.

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