Beast of the day: Indricothere

Indricothere means 'indrik beast' — a mythological unicorn-like animal in Russian folklore.

Making fossils • Burying bodies • Skeleton jigsaws • Camouflage • Footprints • Wallpapers • Screen savers

 NEW  Pitfall: Use your x-ray specs! (From ABC Oz Fossils.)
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Austar interactive and Optus iTV can switch between four simultaneous Beasts documentaries with their remote controls!

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View the chat held with the makers of Beasts
Beasts producer Jasper James, Catalyst's Dr Paul Willis and the Australian Museum's Dr Mike Archer participated in our live online forum.

The ABC's Paul Willis takes us on a trek back in time.


Mate, can you dig it?

Computer graphics • Animatronics • TV production • Model making


Scientific research behind each of the beasts.

How are beasts related to modern mammals?


Continents • Vegetation • Mammals • Ocean currents