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- Status: Ended
- First Aired: June 13, 2018
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 3
- Networks: Sky One
- Genres: Documentary
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Big Beasts: Last of the Giants(2018)
Overview
Patrick Aryee checks out the biggest animals on Earth as he discovers why size matters in nature. Travelling to Asia, Australia, the Americas and Africa, he explains why these creatures evolved into giants and how crucial they are to their habitats.
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Season 1
3 episodes • 2018
Season 1
3 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Americas | Jun 13, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Australia and Asia | Jun 20, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Africa | Jun 27, 2018 | 0.0 |
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