World's Greatest Animal Encounters(2020)
Experience nature as never before
Overview
There can be few better ways to reconnect to nature than coming nose to beak or cheek to jowl with wildlife. This extraordinary 6-part series reveals the best places on the planet to encounter the world's wildest animals. Discover where killer whales cruise the coastlines and grizzlies catch fish in the wild; trek deep into the jungle to meet silver-backed gorillas and embark on an African safari. From anacondas to zebras this is the ultimate guide to wildlife encounters the world over.
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6 episodes • 2020
Season 1
6 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jungle Animals | Feb 28, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Wetland Animals | Feb 28, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Forest Animals | Feb 28, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Marine Animals | Feb 28, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Grassland Animals | Feb 28, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Extreme Animals | Feb 28, 2020 | 0.0 |
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