Saving paradise — Season 1, Episode 9: Daintree Rainforest Australia of the Origins

Episode synopsis

The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland is a vast 300,000 hectare park and is considered to be one of the most beautiful and varied areas on planet Earth. We discover how wildlife survives in this rainforest. Meet unique species, such as the prehistoric southern cassowary or the Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroo, a tree-kangaroo with amazing abilities. Isolated for millions of years, Australia has shaped itself over time. The Queensland region is constantly changing under the influence of the forces of nature, but today, scientists note a degradation of this tropical environment.

About Saving paradise

The breathtaking beauty of some natural sites should not obscure their role as unique ecosystems. Within them, animal species and nature live in harmony. Sadly, their wealth makes them a prime target for men’s greed. The fight to protect them is a relentless one, and the people who lead it have become true heroes of our time.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Caño Cristales — The Five-Colored River
• E2Iguazu Falls — Biodiversity Treasure
• E3Lake Kaindy, The Treasure of the Kazakh Mountains
• E4The Lost World of the Galápagos
• E5The Sanctuary of Umphang in Thailand
• E6The Wild Archipelago of the Bissagos Islands
• E7The Chocolate Hills of Bohol
• E8Yala National Park — An Eden in Sri Lanka
• E10Pantanal — A Biosphere Reserve in Danger
• E11Torres del Paine, Jewel of Patagonia
• E12Canaima and the Venezuelan Tepuis
• E13USA: Grand Canyon — A Heritage to Be Preserved