South America's Weirdest Animals

South America's Weirdest Animals

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South America's Weirdest Animals

Synopsis

‘South America's Weirdest Animals’ dives into the depths of the South American wild to investigate the cast of misfits, the oddities, the weird, the eccentric and the truly bizarre. The landscape here is truly one of a kind. So, the animals have evolved accordingly. In the South American wild, strange problems gave rise to even stranger solutions.

Episodes

Season 1

  • Wild Mutants

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    South America: the world's fourth largest continent is also one of the most diverse. To survive in the challenging landscape, nature has turned its back on convention. Freaks have inherited this land.

  • Land Of Giants & Pygmies

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    Land of Giants and Pygmies: Discover how animals in the wilds of South America have adapted, growing large or small to maximise their chances of survival in a world of extremes. (S1, ep 2)

  • Predator Battleground

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    Predator Battleground: Survival in South America is never assured. From killer dolphins to the largest cat in the Americas, this vast continent is a lethal battleground. (S1, ep 3)