Apex predators come in all shapes and sizes. The platypus has a poisonous spur and is one of Australia's most unlikely killer. Kelly visits David Flaey National Park to get up close to Wally the Platypus, whose poisonous spur could teach us about pain relief. She also visits a Bat Hospital, feeds crocodiles, and uncovers the secrets to the flying foxes' immune system and how it could help humans battle disease in the future.

02:50 - The Poisonous Platypus
12:15 - Crazy Crocodile Toxins
23:21 - Stealthy Sea Anemones
33:11 - Fantastic Flying Foxes

Deadly Australia is an engaging documentary series exploring how some of Australia's deadliest animals are inspiring cutting edge research and applications in bio-medicine and bio-technology. Graphics and animation are used throughout to unpack and explain the scientific knowledge behind how the most dangerous killers hold the key to saving lives.

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