Darwin's Amazing Animals

Season 9

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 9

12 Episodes

Quest for the Throne, Part 3 ― Lion, Tanzania
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Quest for the Throne, Part 3 ― Lion, TanzaniaIn Part 3 of our series, we document all the drama involved as three young male lions make their way into the outside world. New relationships, painful separations and nasty altercations await them.
Unlikely Frenemies ― The Caledonian Forest, Scotland
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Unlikely Frenemies ― The Caledonian Forest, ScotlandMan's impact on nature's delicate balance has had disturbing results. But the effect on predator and prey in an ancient forest in Scotland has revealed an unexpected twist, to the benefit of both.
Impaling for Love ― Bull-Headed Shrike
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Impaling for Love ― Bull-Headed ShrikeDon't let the charming appearance and birdsong of the bull-headed shrike fool you. This cold-blooded killer will impale prey on any sharp object for a much later meal. And it's often done out of love!
Ultimate Battle! Moray Eel vs. Pufferfish
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Ultimate Battle! Moray Eel vs. PufferfishAn unlikely duel is about to take place with the "ocean's gangster" taking on a creature packing a most lethal punch. This bout, however, features fish out of water ... and their fight to the finish!
Wary Weasel Parenting ― Tama River, Japan
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Wary Weasel Parenting ― Tama River, JapanTokyo's Tama River is the site of an exciting quest to film the parenting behaviors of the ever-elusive Japanese weasel. Imagine our surprise at finding a mother raising pups right under our noses!
Diva of Clear Streams ― Kajika Frog
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Diva of Clear Streams ― Kajika FrogFor Kajika frogs, romance is "ribbeting." Melodies reach ultrasonic frequencies. Battles feature headlocks and chokeholds. The tightest embrace allows pairs to squeeze into tight crevices to spawn.
A Monkey's Tale ― Japanese Macaque
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A Monkey's Tale ― Japanese MacaqueKir's life reads like a novel: low-ranking male macaque shunned by the ladies and bullied by those around him gets a new chance in a neighboring troop. Does a reversal of fortune lie on the horizon?
Sticky Secrets from the Get-Go! ― Japanese Gecko
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Sticky Secrets from the Get-Go! ― Japanese GeckoA wild creature may very well have made your home its home: the Japanese gecko. With plenty of nighttime prey, they meander through a miniature world we're now getting a better grip in understanding.
Mouth to Mouth Battle – Asian Sheephead Wrasse
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Mouth to Mouth Battle – Asian Sheephead WrasseDrama unfolds just off the Japanese coast when male Asian sheephead wrasse battle for supremacy. Sporting huge forehead humps and massive jaws, they meet mouth to mouth ... and not out of affection!
Survival's Tall Order ― Desert-Dwelling Giraffe, Namibia
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Survival's Tall Order ― Desert-Dwelling Giraffe, NamibiaHow does a 5-meter-tall creature survive in one of Africa's most desolate regions? The desert-dwelling giraffe must stick its neck out for both the sparse vegetation and to avoid ever-present dangers.
Heat and Heartbreak ― Desert Lion, Namibia
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Heat and Heartbreak ― Desert Lion, NamibiaCharly is a solitary lioness from a long line of expert giraffe hunters in Africa's inhospitable Namib Desert. Her amazing story takes a new turn with a possible reunion with her two lost sisters.
Snail Shell Specialist ― Asian Openbill, Thailand
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Snail Shell Specialist ― Asian Openbill, ThailandThailand's Asian openbill storks have no time to feel squeamish about their daily diet. After all, their beaks must move with deft precision to extract the soft flesh inside ... of 200 snails each!