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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 4

Martin Hughes-Games investigates the plight of threatened species. He joins the teams battling to save the iconic Tasmanian devil and learns of the plight of the koala.

In this programme, Martin Hughes-Games looks at the problems animals face when they live on islands. These creatures have evolved in unique ways, and when disaster strikes they have nowhere to run. Martin's journey takes him to Tasmania, where he discovers that saving a species involves more than successful breeding. The iconic Tasmanian devil is suffering from a catastrophic disease, and it is estimated that 80% of wild devils have already perished. Martin is on the ground with teams battling to save the few who are surviving. Other island creatures in danger of extinction include the koala and the extraordinary Madagascan aye-aye.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 1 Sep 2018 10:00

Music Played

  • Sia

    Lullaby/Buttons

  • MARINA

    Obsessions

  • John Williams

    Hedwigs Theme

  • Plan B

    Traded My Cigarettes

  • The Enemy

    This Song

  • Kasabian

    Thick As Thieves

  • KT Tunstall

    Come On, Get In

  • Olly Murs

    Busy

  • Eliza Doolittle

    Go Home

  • Plan B

    Welcome To Hell

  • Mumford & Sons

    The Cave

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Martin Hughes-Games
Executive Producer Sara Ford
Series Producer Annie Heather

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