Wild Australians

Orcas are notorious for being merciless ocean killers, but this is a misunderstanding of one of Earth's most intelligent mammals, who live together in complex family groups. (1 of 6)

There is more to the kangaroo family than the one iconic animal. Marsupials have spread across the continent, taking on a variety of shapes and forms.

There's more to Australia's reptiles than being cold-blooded killers. We're only just starting to scratch the scaly surface.

Known as the bulldozers of the bush, wombats are Australia's largest burrowing animals.

What is it about Australia that has helped some of the world's most intelligent birds thrive?

Echidnas and platypuses are the only mammals in the world to share some key traits with reptiles, including laying eggs.