The Australian rainforests hold a living relic of the prehistoric past
In short: Explore the world of the giant cassowary, a species currently facing extinction due to an invasive species, in this look at Australia's unique evolutionary history.
This segment from the BBC Earth series 'Seven Worlds, One Planet' examines how the movement of Earth's crust millions of years ago formed seven distinct continents, each fostering unique wildlife. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the footage focuses on the Australian continent and the plight of the giant cassowary, which is threatened by a foreign invader.
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