Sir David shines the spotlight on some of nature’s evolutionary anomalies and reveals how these curious animals continue to baffle and fascinate.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 8.75.
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David Attenborough
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5 episodes • 2013Avg: 7.9Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stretched to the Limit | Jan 29, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 2 | A Curious Hoax? | Feb 5, 2013 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Young Wrinklies | Feb 12, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 4 | A Curious Twist | Feb 19, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Seeing the Pattern | Feb 26, 2013 | 8.0 |
10 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Birth | Feb 18, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 2 | Armoured Animals | Feb 18, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Life in the Dark | Feb 25, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Curious Imposters | Feb 25, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Bad Reputations | Mar 4, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 6 | Shocking Senses | Mar 4, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Life on Ice | Mar 11, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 8 | Spinners and Weavers | Mar 11, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Strange Parents | Mar 18, 2014 | 8.0 |
| 10 | Magical Appearances | Mar 18, 2014 | 8.0 |
6 episodes • 2015Avg: 8.8Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impossible Feats | Feb 2, 2015 | 9.0 |
| 2 | Curious Minds | Feb 9, 2015 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Expandable Bodies | Feb 16, 2015 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Curious Feeders | Feb 23, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Curious Cures | Mar 2, 2015 | 9.0 |
| 6 | Remarkable Regeneration | Mar 9, 2015 | 9.0 |
6 episodes • 2017Avg: 8.7Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Frankensteins | Jun 11, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Finding the Way | Jun 11, 2017 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Extreme Babies | Jun 18, 2017 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Curious Counters | Jun 18, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Incredible Shells | Jun 25, 2017 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Ferocious Fighters | Jun 25, 2017 | 0.0 |
