David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

  

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David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities6/6. Ferocious Fighters: David Attenborough investigates the Siamese fighting fish and the kangaroo, examining why both species fight and what skills a winner must have. Also in HD. [AD,S]Wed, Jan 2, 1:25 pmBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities5/6. Incredible Shells: David Attenborough investigates two shells that have proved to be winners in evolution: the tortoise's shell and the shells of birds' eggs. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sun, Dec 30, 6:20 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities4/6. Curious Counters: David Attenborough explores whether there is counting in the natural world. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Dec 27, 7:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities3/6. Extreme Babies: David Attenborough examines animals with extreme young. The panda's baby is the smallest of any mammal, while the kiwi's egg is almost too big to lay. Also in HD. [AD,S]Wed, Dec 26, 7:15 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities2/6. Finding the Way: David Attenborough examines animals with an amazing ability to find their way - the dung beetle uses the sun, moon and even the Milky Way. Also in HD. [AD,S]Tue, Dec 18, 4:15 pmBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities1/6. Animal Frankensteins: David Attenborough looks at bizarre and sometimes deadly hybrids, like the pizzly bear and killer bee. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sun, Dec 16, 2:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesStretched to the Limit: Sir David investigates creatures that have made the ordinary extraordinary. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Oct 20, 2:30 pmBBC TWO20 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesRemarkable Regeneration: Looking at how some animals can regenerate entire body parts, including salamanders able to regenerate entire legs and tails to replace ones they've lost. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Sept 8, 9:35 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesCurious Minds: Sir David Attenborough examines how the curious minds of orangutans and crows helped them become inventive. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Sept 1, 9:40 amBBC TWO20 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesCurious Feeders: The blue whale and the flamingo both have strange bodies determined by their diet. Both are oddities in their own groups and yet both are curiously similar. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Aug 25, 9:05 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesExpandable Bodies: David Attenborough looks at how the bodies of some animals stretch and shrink in extraordinary ways. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Aug 18, 8:35 amBBC TWO20 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesCurious Cures: Sir David Attenborough examines how some animals protect themselves with natural remedies in the most extraordinary ways. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Aug 11, 8:35 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesImpossible Feats: Sir David Attenborough examines whether cheetahs can really run at speeds of 70 miles per hour and achieve what should be physically impossible. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Aug 4, 8:35 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesCurious Imposters: Sir David Attenborough looks at the animals have mastered the art of deception, including how the death's-head hawkmoth deceives bees to steal their honey. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jul 28, 9:05 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesArmoured Animals: Both the rhino and the hedgehog protect their bodies with formidable armour. Are these defences really what they seem? Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jul 21, 9:00 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesSpinners and Weavers: Sir David Attenborough examines the processes behind building spider's webs and sees if we could we adapt spider silk to benefit us. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jul 7, 9:10 amBBC TWO20 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesMagical Appearances: Where do swallows hibernate and where do butterflies appear from in spring? The mystery of where some animals disappear to each year puzzled early naturalists. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jun 23, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesShocking Senses: Animals and plants with abilities so remarkable they seem almost supernatural. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jun 16, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesBad Reputations: Investigating the gorilla and the vampire bat, two creatures with fearsome reputations. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jun 9, 6:25 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesLife in the Dark: Examining the remarkable animals who have mastered the problems of life in the dark. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jun 2, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesLife on Ice: Sir David looks at animals that are able to thrive in extremely cold conditions. Also in HD. [AD,S]Mon, May 28, 8:00 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesVirgin Births: How and why do female Komodo dragons and aphids reproduce by virgin births? Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, May 26, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesSeeing The Pattern: What role do colours and patterns play in the animals that display them? Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, May 19, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesA Curious Twist: Why the spiral is so important to two very different animals. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, May 12, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities6/6. Ferocious Fighters: David Attenborough investigates the Siamese fighting fish and the kangaroo, examining why both species fight and what skills a winner must have. Also in HD. [AD,S,SL]Thu, May 10, 8:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesYoung Wrinklies: Sir David considers two curious creatures - the elephant and the molerat. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, May 5, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities5/6. Incredible Shells: David Attenborough investigates two shells that have proved to be winners in evolution: the tortoise's shell and the shells of birds' eggs. Also in HD. [AD,S,SL]Thu, May 3, 8:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesA Curious Hoax?: Sir David tells the stories of animals that set shockwaves through the scientific world. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Apr 28, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities4/6. Curious Counters: David Attenborough explores whether there is counting in the natural world. Also in HD. [AD,S,SL]Thu, Apr 26, 8:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesStretched to the Limit: Sir David investigates creatures that have made the ordinary extraordinary. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Apr 21, 6:15 amBBC TWO25 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities3/6. Extreme Babies: David Attenborough examines animals with extreme young, including the panda and the kiwi. Also in HD. [AD,S,SL]Thu, Apr 19, 8:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities1/6. Animal Frankensteins: A look at bizarre and sometimes deadly hybrids, such as the pizzly bear and the killer bee. Also in HD. [AD,S,SL]Tue, Apr 3, 1:30 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities6/6. Ferocious Fighters: David Attenborough investigates the Siamese fighting fish and the kangaroo, examining why both species fight and what skills a winner must have. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Mar 29, 12:15 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities5/6. Incredible Shells: David Attenborough investigates two shells that have proved to be winners in evolution: the tortoise's shell and the shells of birds' eggs. Also in HD. [AD,S]Wed, Mar 28, 12:15 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities4/6. Curious Counters: David Attenborough explores whether there is counting in the natural world. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Mar 22, 12:15 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities4/6. Curious Counters: David Attenborough explores whether there is counting in the natural world. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Mar 17, 8:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities3/6. Extreme Babies: David Attenborough examines animals with extreme young, including the panda and the kiwi. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Mar 15, 12:15 amBBC TWO30 mins
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities2/6. Finding the Way: David Attenborough examines animals with an amazing ability to find their way - the dung beetle uses the sun, moon and even the Milky Way. Also in HD. [AD,S]Mon, Mar 5, 11:15 pmBBC TWO30 mins