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Totally Wild

Season 25 | Episode 79 | ELEVEN | July 23, 2018

Science

Health and PE

Classification: General

Ever wondered why a 'snow' boarder would live at the beach? How about going hunting for opals? And what on Earth is kokedama? We have all those answers, plus slalom speed and a rad robot.

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Ever wondered why a 'snow' boarder would live at the beach? How about going hunting for opals? And what on Earth is kokedama? We have all those answers, plus slalom speed and a rad robot.

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Want awesome animals? Extreme action? And epic adventures? Watch Totally Wild! For 25 years we’ve taken you on adventures across Australia and all around the globe, in search of the coolest animals and most extreme action. Every episode brings something new - from unique animal behaviour, to extreme and unusual sports, outdoor adventures and the latest environmental stories.

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We take the plunge with a free diver, pitch in with our little league national champs bound for the US World Series, and spend some time with the graceful giraffes of the savannah.

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