Four Corners

Extinction Nation (2019x20)

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Australia boasts a stunning array of unique wildlife. They feature on our coat of arms and they're placed front and centre in our tourism campaigns. But the reality is, many of our native animals are in danger. Australia has one of the worst extinction rates on the planet and the problem is growing. There are currently more than 500 animal species under threat. On Monday Four Corners investigates how Australia has found itself in the midst of an extinction crisis.