Animal X

Deep sea documentary makers, Andrew and Liz Wight, experienced first hand the power of Aboriginal mythology on location of their first Quest documentary.

The dynamic duo spied a snake just moments before submerging themselves in Australia's largest underwater cave system.

Aboriginal elders warned that the snake or rainbow serpent is an ominous sign and advised not to proceed with the dive.

The couple ignored the advice, a flash flood ensued and the diving party were trapped in the cave for days - luckily no lives were lost

The waters around Vancouver Island, on Canada's west coast are home to a type of giant marine reptile which is believed to grow to forty feet in length has been given the name Cadborosaurus, after its favourite haunt, Cadboro Bay.

The first recorded sighting of Caddy, as it is popularly known, was in 1897. Since then there have been 200 sightings of the creature, which reportedly has a horse-like head, needle thin teeth, a long scaly body and muscles that ripple when it swims.

Dr Edward Bousfield, a former biologist has studied the mountain of reported sightings and speculates that the creature is a type of reptile left over from pre-historic times, feeding on fish, squid and sea birds, but without hard evidence the creature remains a mysterious unexplained monster.

The Yowie is said to be a towering two metre ape-like creature. More powerfully built than a human, the Yowie has a dark mane, glowing yellow eyes and an overpowering stench.

Whilst mainstream science spurns the Yowie's existence, high profile politicians such as former Senator Bill O'Chee speaks candidly about his Yowie encounter.

A Blue Mountain' community claims to have been plagued by a resident Yowie for several years. Animal X goes Infra-red to

Biblical stories and legends tell of one animal who instilled fear and terror in people throughout the Holy Land, the King of Beasts - the Biblical Lion.

Believed to connect both the spiritual and physical worlds the lion was given special importance as the symbol for the tribe of Judah, the holiest city - Jerusalem and even the word of God. Few men like Samson and Daniel managed to defeat it and avoid death from it's powerful jaws.

Today the Lion has totally disappeared from Israel's zoological map, apparently hunted to extinction by the end of the 12th century. But did Lions really roam the plains of the Holy Land? Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo claims to have the direct descendants of these legendary creatures. Animal X went to investigate...

From the east coast of America comes a tale of a mysterious creature that's been around for more than 250 years.

The Jersey Devil has been seen by more than two thousand witnesses, has terrorised towns and even forced factories and schools to close down.

Animal X travelled to Leed's Point to investigate this fascinating entity, who's precise origins remain shrouded in mystery.

One theory is that a local woman gave birth to a child that turned into a devil creature. Some say the Devil is a harbinger of doom. It's been seen at the outbreak of five wars, shipwrecks and the onset of bad weather.

Whatever your verdict on this incredible tale, one fact remains - something very strange has scared a lot of people in this neck of the woods. Could there really be a devil in their midst?

The Russian Yeti or wild-man as he is locally known stands a towering seven feet tall, it's man-like body is covered in fur and its eyes are said to have an eerie glow. It is believed to have telepathic powers and encounters have led to sickness or death. Usually seen in remote areas, eyewitnesses report having seen it as close as 70km from St. Petersburg. Cryptozoologist, Professor Valentin Sapunov embarked on an expedition to track down the wild-man. Animal X went with him to investigate...

Throughout history they've become renowned for their uncanny ability to sense certain things, most notably impending disaster. Countless animals have been attributed with helping to save lives, often in incredible feats of endurance. But is it possible for them to read our minds, know our intentions?

New research from London suggests they can, and over great distances and periods of time. In this second part, Animal X met up with the man at the centre of this research, Dr Rupert Sheldrake who, as well as looking into pets anticipating their owners return is also investigating pets that can predict earthquakes. His studies show that approximately one dog in two appears to know when their owner's coming home, even from as far away as New York to England. And he says it's possible for mice to predict earthquakes, as all animals in some way can sense an oncoming quake.

Throughout history they've become renowned for their uncanny ability to sense certain things, most notably impending disaster.

Countless animals have been attributed with helping to save lives, often in incredible feats of endurance. But is it possible for them to read our minds, know our intentions?

New research from London suggests they can, and over great distances and periods of time.

Animal X met up with the man at the centre of this research, Dr Rupert Sheldrake who, as well as looking into pets anticipating their owners return is also investigating pets that can predict earthquakes.

His studies show that approximately one dog in two appears to know when their owner's coming home, even from as far away as New York to England. And he says it's possible for mice to predict earthquakes, as all animals in some way can sense an oncoming quake.

Lindy Chamberlain speaks exclusively to Animal X about why she believes a dingo took her baby. Australia's most infamous and mysterious animal case - the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain from her tent at Ayers Rock in August 1980. Lindy Chamberlain claimed that Azaria was taken by a dingo. An investigation involving the police, forensic experts and Aboriginal trackers followed but was inconclusive. This led to a controversial court case which found Lindy guilty of murdering her daughter Azaria. Lindy was sent to jail, however a subsequent hearing later exonerated her.

In one of the most idyllic locations in Australia a beautiful, young tourist lost her life to one of the most notorious predators on Earth.

Ginger Meadows made a fatal mistake. She thought she could out swim a crocodile. Like many, Ginger was not aware of the power and speed of a creature that has outlived the dinosaurs and continues to threaten all who cross its path.

Ginger was not alone. We talk to her friend she was next to her in the water and could easily have been taken instead of Ginger. A lucky escape for her, but not for Ginger Meadows.