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David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E10
"Magical Appearances" explores how swallows magically appear each spring and asks how did complex and beautiful insects like butterflies suddenly arrive in the summer. The discovery of the swallow’s epic migration and the revelation that butterflies could metamorphose into totally different looking adults were scientific stories both cloaked in mystery and controversy.
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This episode explores the story of two animals that hide behind seemingly impregnable coat of arms. Can Sir David Attenborough get in behind their armour and reveal their mysteries?
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E03
Sir David Attenborough continues to shine the spotlight on nature's most amazing animals this time looking at the vision in squid and owls. Perhaps not a classic pairing, both owls and squid have incredible adaptations for being able to navigate at night.
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E04
Here we discover that some animals are able to trick others into believing they are something that they are not. The art of deception is a powerful attribute for some.
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E05
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E05
After initially gaining frightening reputations, it's now known that gorillas and bats are a lot gentler and considerate than their early reputations suggest.
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E06
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E06
Plants and animals have some curious super senses that enable them to see, hear and feel things that are quite invisible to us.
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E07
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E07
In this episode we explore the remarkable adaptations of two creatures that have evolved to survive the most challenging of conditions and seem to defy the laws of nature.
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E08
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities - S02E08
We'll find out how nature is incredibly inventive and has produced two unique mechanisms of natural construction that have fascinated scientists for centuries; weaving in birds and silk.
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"Magical Appearances" explores how swallows magically appear each spring and asks how did complex and beautiful insects like butterflies suddenly arrive in the summer.
The discovery of the swallow’s epic migration and the revelation that butterflies could metamorphose into totally different looking adults were scientific stories both cloaked in mystery and controversy.