Bucket List Australia
By Davis Cook,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Beautiful introduction to the unique species of Australia.
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What's the Story?
Ever wondered what goes on with the wildlife in the vast Aussie interior? Bucket List Australia is your perfect introduction, presenting in beautiful footage a catalog of some of the most fascinating animal species on Earth, from the famous kangaroo, koala, and emu to some lesser-known gems like the green parakeets that flock out in gigantic swarms when it's raining. Nine hundred species of reptiles, 4,000 species of ants, 20 of the 25 world's deadliest snakes ... all these and more are presented through gorgeous close-up shots and explained in calm and often funny narration. And, even though Australia is not as geographically diverse as some other places, the documentary still presents sweeping shots of Uluru Rock, rainforests, ski-able mountain slopes, the Great Barrier Reef, and various coastlines that are home to wildlife.
Is It Any Good?
This documentary leads its viewers on an informative and sometimes violent journey throughout the animal species and natural geography that make Australia original and fascinating.
Bucket List Australia will be highly engaging for kids who are fascinated by the many facts and beautiful shots that it presents and don't mind its list-like and straightforward structure. Even though the lighthearted and often funny voice narration (e.g.. "These small marsupials invented parkour") provides humor and much fascinating information, non-English speakers could still appreciate this show for the extraordinarily beautiful footage, which at separate times both soars and closes in.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Australia boasts an incredibly unique set of species and geography. If you were to visit Australia tomorrow, which wildlife and/or geography would you want to see first?
What is the value of watching nature documentaries like these, that focus exclusively on non-human wildlife?
How do nature documentaries like this one present information differently than a straightforward wildlife guide book might?
TV Details
- Premiere date: August 5, 2020
- Network: Max
- Genre: Educational
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: May 18, 2023
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