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What Can Wildlife Experts Learn by Studying Dingo Poo?
Season 3, Dingoes part 4 Dingo poo contains a lot of information about the health and lifestyle of the animals. Meet a wildlife expert and learn how he studies and cares for dingoes on the island. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search...
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Australia's Native Dogs
Season 3, Dingoes part 1 The dingo is the only native dog of Australia. Kamil and Kayne are on a mission to find one of these canids. K'gari, also known as Fraser island, is a World Heritage site and a great place to see a dingo....
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Studying the World's Most Venomous Snail
Season 3, Cone Snail part 4 Watch how the cone snail attacks its prey, using its highly venomous harpoon. Learn how to calculate the speed of the dart, by analyzing a series of pictures. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search around...
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How to Collect a Cone Snail for Research
Season 3, Cone Snail part 3 Cone snails are most active at night, so Kayne goes on a supervised night dive to find and collect the poisonous molusk. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search around Australia to find endangered, weird, and...
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Spearfishing in Kuku Yalanji Country
Season 3, Cone Snail part 2 Kamil and Kayne learn how to make a spear from a Kuku Yalanji traditional owner. Once they are comfortable handling the spear, they head to the mudflats in search of fish. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search...
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How to Feed a Baby Kookaburra
Season 3, Hairy Nosed Wombat part 4 While the hairy nosed wombats are napping, Kayne and Kamil pass the time learning how and what to feed baby kookaburras. These birds are especially young so they have to be careful not to imprint on...
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Bush Tucker Barbeque
Season 3, Hairy Nosed Wombat part 3 Learn how to build a firepit to make a proper bush tucker barbeque, Torres Strait Island style! Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search around Australia to find endangered, weird, and sometimes deadly...
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Where to Find the Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat
Season 3, Hairy Nosed Wombat part 1 Kamil sends Kayne on a mission to find a northern hairy nosed wombat, one of the rarest mammals on earth. Join them as they go on a late night wombat stakeout with an animal expert. Bushwhacked! is a...
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Tracking the Platypus Population in Tasmania
Season 3, Platypus part 1 The platypus is a monotreme animal that lives in Tasmania, Australia and is a protected species. Learn about some of the ways scientists and conservationists track the health and population of playtpuses in the...
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Fishing, Ngarang-Wal Style
Season 3, Bull Shark part 2 Kayne and Kamil reconnect with Douglas, who shows them a couple methods the Ngarang-Wal people have used to catch fish - and bull sharks - for centuries. No bull sharks today, but they do catch a tasty fish!...
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How to Catch an Inland Taipan
Season 3, Inland Taipan part 4 Kamil and Kayne team up with a herpetologist to help them look for an inland taipan. See what this dangerous snake looks like and learn about its habitat and key characteristics. Bushwhacked! is a...
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What is the Difference Between a Legless Lizard and a Snake?
Season 3, Inland Taipan part 3 Kamil and Kayne meet the local community who inform them about some unique animals in the area and take them out on a small side mission to find a legless snake. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search around...
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What is the Difference Between a Fruit Bat and a Flying Fox?
Season 3, Croc Eggs part 3 Kayne and Kamil seek permission for their mission from a local Alligator Ranger. The next morning, they meet a Bat Expert who teaches them a few things about fruit bats before they continue on their journey....
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How Strong is a Crocodile Jaw?
Season 3, Croc Eggs part 2 Kayne feeds an adult crocodile in captivity to get a sense of what he will be dealing with. Then, Kayne and Kamil chat with an expert to learn how to protect themselves against crocodiles in the wild....
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How to Become an Honorary Croc Island Ranger
Season 3, Croc Island Rangers part 6 Kayne completes his tasks as the 36 hours run out. Now, it will be up to the elders to decide if his work warrants the title of Honorary Crocodile Island Ranger. Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search...
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First Step to Becoming a Croc Island Ranger
Season 3, Croc Island Rangers part 1 On this mission, Kayne will have 36 hours to complete a series of challenging tasks to earn the title of Honorary Ranger. Along the way, they encounter unique wildlife, eat tasty Bush Tucker, and...
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How to Find a Humpback Whale
Season 3, Humpback Whale part 4 A whale expert introduces Kamil and Kayne to a high-powered device that measures the distance of whales from their location. They enlist the help of a drone to get a better view of the whales. Finally,...
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Introduction to the Humpback Whale
Season 3, Humpback Whale part 1 Kamil and Kayne embark on a mission to take a humpback shower, where Kayne will get up close and personal with a humpback whale. They visit a workshop where they learn about humpback whales and the...
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Searching for Birds in Western Australia
Season 3, Wedge Tailed Eagle part 1 Kamil and Kayne embark on a mission to track down the elusive Wedge Tailed Eagle in Australia. Along the way, they meet a wildlife expert who teaches them about endangered species and the importance of...
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Close Encounter with a Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat
Season 3, Hairy Nosed Wombat part 5 Kamil and Kayne come face-to-face with a hairy nosed wombat again. This time, Kamil is tasked with collecting a urine sample and Kayne snuggles up to rub noses with the creature. Bushwhacked! is a...
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Why Are Ghost Nets a Danger to Turtles?
Season 3, Croc Island Rangers part 2 Kayne and Kamil join the Crocodile Island Rangers on their mission to clean up ghost nets that pose a threat to marine life. They learn about the tragic consequences of these nets, particularly for...
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Jandairwal Dolphin Dance
Season 3, Humpback Whale part 2 On their mission to get close to a humpback whale, Kayne and Kamil listen to an Aboriginal legend and participate in a traditional dance. Afterwards, they set out to find the whales and receive a special...
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Searching for Evidence of Pygmy Crocs
Season 3, Pygmy Crocs part 4 Kayne and Kamil continue their mission to collect DNA samples of pygmy crocodiles in the Escarpment. They navigate steep cliffs, slippery rocks, and the presence of dangerous cane toads, looking for evidence...
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Introduction to the Endangered Freshwater Pygmy Croc
Season 3, Pygmy Crocs part 1 Pygmy crocodiles are unique in many ways and small in size. Their population has been isolated due to changes in water levels. On this mission, Kayne must catch one of these crocodiles in order to take a...