This series sold in sixty-two territories around the world since it's launch in 1988.
The series has been ''the most expensive nature series'' produced by the the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) according to the 'Australian Screen' website.
The series is still regarded as one of the most important natural history series ever made according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
This Australian television series was over three years in the making.
The series won the Panda Award (the 'Green Oscars') from the Wildscreen International Wildlife and Environmental Film Festival.