Ray Mears' Close EncountersS1 Ep1 - Saltwater Crocodiles

Saltwater Crocodiles - Renowned survival expert Ray Mears visits two of the most iconic and contrasting landscapes of Australia - the swamps of the Northern Territories and wild mountain ranges of Tasmania - on the trail of two of the continent's most notorious creatures. By studying the Saltwater Crocodile and Tasmanian Devil, Ray hopes to gain a privileged insight into their unique habitats and a better understanding of how they gained their fearsome reputations. With the help of local experts, Ray also learns how survival in the wilderness today - for top predators and humans alike - is far from easy. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) PG CC

Ray Mears' Close Encounters was broadcast on SBS ONE at Wednesday 18 January 2017, 06:30. This episode was initially placed on Saturday 26 December 2015.