Instructional Video5:55
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Why Are Cane Toads So Dangerous?

9th - 12th
Season 2, King Brown Snake part 2. Kayne and Kamil join a group of young folks who are working to combat the spread of the cane toad by collecting tadpoles and juvenile toads and removing them from the river by day and catching adult...
Instructional Video5:40
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Traveling to Northern Australia in Search of Camels

9th - 12th
Season 2, Camels part 1. Did you know that Australia is the country with the most wild camels? Kamil and Kayne are on a mission to find a few. They take a scenic helicopter ride to meet with National Parks and Wildlife officers and ask...
Instructional Video7:52
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Learning About the Endangered Sawfish on the Fitzroy river

9th - 12th
Season 2, Sawfish part 2. Kayne and Kamil embark on their mission to catch and tag endangered sawfish in the Fitzroy River. There are plenty of crocodiles and other dangerous animals in the river, so they team up with an expert to...
Instructional Video7:49
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Introduction to Bull Riding

9th - 12th
Season 2, Rodeo part 1. In this episode, Kamil delivers a difficult challenge: Kayne has to ride a bull! Luckily, Kamil knows a few experienced bull-riders who are willing to share their expertise and assist Kayne with this mission....
Instructional Video4:06
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Camping Pitjantjatjara Style

9th - 12th
Season 2, Perenties part 3. Join Kayne and Kamil as they learn how to construct a wiltja, a temporary structure that the Pitjantjatjara people have been building for ages. The group then enjoys a meal of kangaroo meat together around the...
Instructional Video4:52
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Preparing to Dive for a Manta Ray

9th - 12th
Season 2, Manta part 1. In this episode, Kamil sends Kayne on a journey to swim under a giant manta ray and take a photo for a researcher. Before entering the water, Kayne and Kamil participate in a protective smoking ceremony....
Instructional Video1:39
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Holding a Tarantula

9th - 12th
Season 2, Tarantula part 5. Kayne succeeded on his mission to milk a tarantula, but he hasn't fully faced his fear of spiders until, with the help of a guide, he touches a tarantula. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search around Australia...
Instructional Video3:14
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Capturing a Venomous Centipede

9th - 12th
Season 2, Tarantula part 3. Kayne and Kamil meet a venom expert who takes them on a mission to catch a highly venomous centipede and milk it for its venom before moving on to the their real mission: a tarantula. This video stresses the...
Instructional Video4:51
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Facing Fears: Heights and Spiders

9th - 12th
Season 2, Tarantula part 1. Kamil has Kayne tackle his fear of jumping from heights before delivering the real mission: facing the deadly tarantula. This is going to be a difficult one for Kayne since he is afraid of spiders....
Instructional Video3:42
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Saving a Snake

9th - 12th
Season 2, Urban Animals part 5. The clock is ticking as Kamil embarks on his last mission: to rescue a venomous snake entangled in mesh. Kayne and Kamil connect with a wild animal emergency rescue group who shows them how to free the...
Instructional Video3:34
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Capturing a Bush Turkey

9th - 12th
Season 2, Urban Animals part 3. Brush turkeys frequently wander into backyards in Sydney and cause problems for people. Kamil and Kayne enlist the help of a pest expert to learn how to humanely trap and relocate the turkeys. Bushwhacked!...
Instructional Video4:22
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Looking After Wild Camels in the Northern Territory

9th - 12th
Season 2, Camels part 3. Kayne and Kamil travel to meet a man who cares for camels and ensures they are healthy. Observe how to muster wild camels and check their health, including milking a female camel. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy...
Instructional Video3:46
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Posing with a Perentie

9th - 12th
Season 2, Perenties part 5. With the support of a lizard expert, Kayne completes his mission by getting close enough to a perentie to take pictures without putting himself in danger. Witness a perentie in its natural habitat and learn...
Instructional Video4:29
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Introduction to the Perentie

9th - 12th
Season 2, Perenties part 1. Kayne and Kamil are on a mission to find and take a portrait with the Perentie, Australia's largest lizard. Experience the natural wonders of the of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and learn about the history...
Instructional Video3:35
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Wildlife on Lady Elliot Island

9th - 12th
Season 2, Manta part 3. As they wait for the weather to improve, Kayne and Kamil wander the island and learn about the unique ecosystem. They get a rare glimpse of the red-tailed tropic bird and its nesting habits then go in a sheltered...
Instructional Video7:59
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Being a Protection Athlete at the Rodeo

9th - 12th
Season 2, Rodeo part 2. Now that Kayne knows the basics, it's time to head to the rodeo! Learn about the important role of a protection athlete, the person who helps keep the bull rider safe during the event. Experience the controlled...
Instructional Video7:10
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Flying with Sea Eagles

9th - 12th
Season 2, Sea Eagles part 4. It's finally time for Kayne to fly with a sea eagle. He receives a crash course on flying a paraglider from a certified instructor and successfully completes his first solo fly. Will he be able to find an...
Instructional Video2:50
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Visiting a 36000 Year-Old Campsite

9th - 12th
Season 2, Whale Shark part 2. On their way to swim with a whale shark, Kayne and Kamil stop to meet a traditional owner of the land. They seek permission to camp on the land and encounter Uncle John, whose people have been the custodians...
Instructional Video4:55
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Music for Flying Foxes

9th - 12th
Season 2, Urban Animals part 1. In this episode, Kayne gets to five Kamil a challenge: to save five different animals within 24 hours. The first mission is to deter flying foxes from roosting in the Royal Botanic Gardens. The duo meets...
Instructional Video5:42
Australian Children's Television Foundation

The Endangered King of Snakes in Miriwoong Country

9th - 12th
Season 2, King Brown Snake part 1. On this mission, Kayne must track down the king of snakes, the deadly brown snake, which is being killed off by the poisonous cane toad. Kayne and Kamil start their exploration by learning about the...
Instructional Video2:52
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Swimming with a Whale Shark

9th - 12th
Season 2, Whale Shark part 5. The crew finally spots a whale shark and Kayne jumps in the water to complete his mission. Learn a few safety tips about swimming with whale sharks and see just how big these creatures are! Bushwhacked! is...
Instructional Video4:38
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Tracking Whale Shark Movement

9th - 12th
Season 2, Whale Shark part 3. Join Kamil and Kayne on a visit a researcher's home to learn about the work being done to better understand whale sharks. After realizing that it's easier to spot a whale shark from the sky than from land,...
Instructional Video8:12
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Turtle Nesting and Behaviour on Heron Island

9th - 12th
Season 1, Turtles part 4. Brandon and Kayne finally get close to a turtle near the Heron Island Research Station. They locate a full grown female who is preparing her nest. Watch a turtle lay her eggs, learn about turtles in Australia,...
Instructional Video6:23
Australian Children's Television Foundation

How to Muster Cattle

9th - 12th
Season 1, Cattle Muster part 4. Brandon and Kayne need to muster the cattle before the storm hits and the river floods. These energetic cattle do not make it easy for them. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search around Australia to find...