ABC’s beloved nature nerd Dr Ann Jones gets up close with some elusive and sometimes dangerous wildlife in the new six-part series Dr Ann’s Secret Lives.
The new series is set to premiere on Tuesday, July 15 at 8.30pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview.
Across the immersive series, Dr Ann steps into the field alongside scientists as they uncover the secrets of how these remarkable creatures adapt, survive and thrive in their environments.
From dense rainforests to remote coastal regions, each episode offers a rare and intimate look at one animal.
On the Great Barrier Reef, Dr Ann comes face-to face with a heavily pregnant bull shark, and in the Pilbara, WA, she goes fishing for deadly, mysterious sea snakes.
In the steamy heart of Borneo’s jungle, Dr Ann looks for wild orangutans; and in the Dampier Archipelago, WA, she meets three species of turtle.
In Moreton Bay, Dr Ann helps catch a dugong for an onboard health check.
Dr Ann’s infectious enthusiasm and deep respect for nature provides a unique perspective – this series offers an intimate look into wildlife research.

