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1 online resource (streaming video file) (47 min. 10 sec.) ; 285524201 bytes |
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Virologist and explorer Dr Mike Leahy welcomes up-close-and-personal encounters with the world's most dangerous creatures. Whether they want to suck, bite, sting or feed on his body, he will do whatever it takes to better understand what they're all about. Under the watchful eye of medics, Mike endeavours to understand the science behind their secret weapons, and highlight how to avoid an unwanted close encounter.Australia's Outback is a land of extremes - soaring temperatures, vast landscapes and some of the most deadly creatures in the world. It is also an ideal holiday destination for globe-trotting virologist Dr Mike Leahy.Never content to simply read about his specialist topic, Mike prefers to learn first-hand how the most minute of the planet's creatures can create major headaches for unsuspecting travellers. From an eight legged murderess to a parasite that turns man's best friend into a killer, if the heat doesn't get to Mike first, it's quite possible the wildlife will. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC Follow the conversation on Twitter #SBSdoco |
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Broadcast 2012-05-21 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Contagious ecthyma.
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Insects -- Viruses.
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Livestock -- Parasites.
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Dung beetles -- Behavior.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Pike, Giles E., director
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Leahy, Mike, host
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