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David Attenborough's Tasmania

Jack jumper ants areparticularly abundant in this dry half of Tasmania

Jack jumper ants are
particularly abundant in this dry half of Tasmania

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Jack jumper ants are particularly abundant
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in this dry half of Tasmania.
Duration
7 seconds
Views
26
Timestamp in Movie
00:35:35
Uploaded
Jun 26, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Humble Bee Films,Black Devil Productions,Terra Mater Factual Studios

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Movie Summary

Attenborough narrates the story of a vast island wilderness - ancient forests, pristine rivers and spectacular coastline. Seasons vary from dry heat, strong winds and cold bringing wombats, wallabies and platypus out in daylight.
Their nests are small mounds within which their larvae are raised. - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:06
Their nests are small mounds within which their larvae are r...
Workers cover the nest with dark materials - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:08
Workers cover the nest with dark materials
In midsummer however, temperatures soar... - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:04
In midsummer however, temperatures soar...
But jack jumpers have a surprising way - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:07
But jack jumpers have a surprising way
On hotter days, they switch building materials. - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:05
On hotter days, they switch building materials.
Now the workers cover the nest in white stones. - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:05
Now the workers cover the nest in white stones.
These reflect the sun's energy, keeping the young cool inside. - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:06
These reflect the sun's energy, keeping the young cool ...
It's an inventive solution to Tasmania's changing seasons. - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:05
It's an inventive solution to Tasmania's changing ...
The dry eastern forests can be a challenging place - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:07
The dry eastern forests can be a challenging place
But one of Tasmania's few marsupial predators - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:09
But one of Tasmania's few marsupial predators
It's the eastern quoll, - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:07
It's the eastern quoll,
They're very rare, but summer sees an increase in numbers - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:07
They're very rare, but summer sees an increase in numbe...
..and in summer are drawn to these dry pasture lands. - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:05
..and in summer are drawn to these dry pasture lands.
There's a rich bounty of moths and grubs at this time of year. - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:06
There's a rich bounty of moths and grubs at this time o...
(GROWLS) - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:10
(GROWLS)
Like Tasmanian devils, - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:07
Like Tasmanian devils,
Today, this dry eastern half of the island - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:06
Today, this dry eastern half of the island
And, with an abundance of summer insects, - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:06
And, with an abundance of summer insects,
..and as autumn arrives, - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:07
..and as autumn arrives,
Familiar screams fill the forest. - David Attenborough's Tasmania 00:04
Familiar screams fill the forest.