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Animal Planet Australia's Terrifying Top 20

Australia's Terrifying Top 20

Australia’s Terrifying Top 20 introduces viewers to some of the countries most deadly creatures.
A shark (DCL)
Sunday 15 June at 9pm

Australia’s Terrifying Top 20 introduces you to some of the country’s most deadly creatures. Australia is home to more poisonous creatures, on land and in the sea, than anywhere else on Earth. Due to its immense size and diversity it is a perfect breeding ground for a huge variety of dangerous animals.

Even seemingly harmless animals have their dark side. You’ll have the chance to see the top 20 killers in Australia that have either killed, or have the potential to kill humans. From spiders to snakes, dingoes to Great White sharks and stingrays to saltwater crocs, killers come in all shapes and sizes.

Australia is a land of menacing contrasts where the smallest of animals can be the most venomous and normally docile creatures can turn tasty in a split second when threatened. Experts are on hand to explain each animal’s unique method of attacking prey and reveal some amazing facts. As the countdown continues you will be shocked by some of the creatures on the list, while others will be the usual suspects.

Ultimately there must be a winner so which animal is the most deadly? And which creature will earn its place in number one position of the terrifying top 20?