Darwin's Amazing Animals

Season 8

Rarely seen. Up-close with some of the planet's most amazing animals. Enter a world of unique creatures from Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Where to Watch Darwin's Amazing Animals • Season 8

12 Episodes

Walk then Run ― Octopus Oliveri
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Walk then Run ― Octopus OliveriA sea creature more at ease on land? Ink-credible! The octopus oliveri hides along the rocky shoreline, waiting to ambush passing crabs. And just watch those 8 arms and legs start running and jumping!
Snow Fairies ― Shima-Enaga
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Snow Fairies ― Shima-EnagaSnow fairies are real and oh so cute! Join the Darwin team as the film crew heads north to Hokkaido to discover a range of behaviors of this long-tailed tit subspecies that will leave you spellbound.
Big Mouth ― Bering Wolffish
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Big Mouth ― Bering WolffishA mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off Northern Japan for a closer look. The result: shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights.
A Helping Hand to a Brighter Future ― White-Tailed Eagle
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A Helping Hand to a Brighter Future ― White-Tailed EagleThe rising number of white-tailed eagles in Japan's far north is resulting in more road accidents and other adverse consequences. A team of specialists is coming to the rescue of these regal raptors.
Tiny Body with a Big Secret ― Japanese Tree Frog
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Tiny Body with a Big Secret ― Japanese Tree FrogThe Japanese tree frog harbors many secrets with its chorus of croaks, soaring leaps and perfect landings. But a "ribbiting" vanishing act? Any local will tell you: find the nearest vending machine!
A Hoot for Conservation ― Blakiston's Fish Owl, Japan
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A Hoot for Conservation ― Blakiston's Fish Owl, JapanDeep in the Hokkaido Prefecture wilderness lives one of the biggest and rarest owls on earth. Habitat loss nearly drove the Blakiston's fish owl to extinction. But caring hands are helping their numbers rise.
New Urban Hunters ― Tama River, Japan
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New Urban Hunters ― Tama River, JapanReports of an ocean-going raptor in the skies around Tokyo's Tama River Triangle has the Darwin team on the move. While filming, a cute but elusive creature displays its underwater hunting skills.
Fowl Ninja ― Hazel Grouse, Japan
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Fowl Ninja ― Hazel Grouse, JapanJapan's fabled ninjas have met their match in the chubby hazel grouse. This fluffy ball of feathers has lots of tricks up its wings including feigning injury and vanishing acts to make your head spin!
Conservation's Next Chapter ― Japanese Crested Ibis
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Conservation's Next Chapter ― Japanese Crested IbisDeclared extinct in the wild in Japan in the 1980s, the crested ibis has made a dramatic comeback following an artificial breeding and release program. But in the end, Mother Nature has the last word.
World's Largest Butterfly ― Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, Papua New Guinea
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World's Largest Butterfly ― Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, Papua New GuineaNew Guinea is a haven for butterflies with nearly 1,000 species. Moving through dense jungle in search of the largest of them all, the Darwin team wonders how something so big can be so hard to find!
Quest for the Throne, Part 1 ― Lion, Tanzania
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Quest for the Throne, Part 1 ― Lion, TanzaniaAt some point all young male lions must leave their birth prides and venture into the unknown. What destiny awaits them? A long-term survey is underway to better understand their long road to the top.
Quest for the Throne, Part 2 ― Lion, Tanzania
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Quest for the Throne, Part 2 ― Lion, TanzaniaDriven from their respective prides, 3 young male lions set off on very different paths toward their destinies. In Part 2 of our series, the Darwin team documents this inevitable rite of passage.