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201746 minGdocumentary

7.6/ 10(257 ratings)• TMDB

Deadly Australians

201746 minGdocumentary

7.6/ 10(257 ratings)• TMDB

Australia's forests, swamps, waters, and deserts are home to some of the most lethal creatures among the continent's exotic wildlife.

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Australia's forests, swamps, waters, and deserts are home to some of the most lethal creatures among the continent's exotic wildlife.

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Marcel Carné

Marcel Carnédirector

Jacques Viotwriter

Jacques Prévertwriter

Jean Gabin

Jacqueline Laurentcast

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Explores Australia's forests, swamps, waters and deserts, providing a closer look at the most lethal creatures among the continent's famously exotic wildlife.

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