The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Wednesdays at 10 PM beginning June 17
Thursdays at 3 AM beginning June 18
This landmark three-part series captures never-before-seen footage of The Kimberley, Australia’s remote northwest region, from a First Nations perspective, chronicling a year of extreme tropical seasons to reveal the stories hidden within the rugged landscape.
The Kimberley spans over 400,000 square kilometers of tropical wilderness, including turquoise coastlines, towering gorges, sandy deserts and sprawling savanna. The harsh, inaccessible terrain hides remarkable biodiversity, from the fearsome crocodiles who rule the rivers, to the marsupial gliders who soar over the savanna, to the hundreds of thousands of migratory shorebirds who travel from all over the planet to feed on the rich coastline. This near-pristine corner of the world is vital refuge for countless creatures. It is also the frontline of biodiversity conservation, where Traditional Owners and ecologists are working together to save the species who call the Kimberley home.
From the scorching dry season of Lalin, when desperate wallabies risk “death by ancient reptile” as they brave the last water sources to drink, to the monsoon season of Wilakarra, when the annual pulse of water brings the landscape roaring to life and sparks an inter-species baby boom, each season brings new challenges and new opportunities to Kimberley. THE KIMBERLEY: AUSTRALIA’S WILD WEST showcases a year of these animals’ lives and tracks the quests of those working to protect them.