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The Best Episodes of Animal

Every episode of Animal ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Animal!

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This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Animal Season 1 Episode 4 - Octopus
    8.3/10(205 votes)

    S1:E4

    In changing seas and oceans, cephalopods like the cuttlefish and the giant Pacific octopus must rely on their remarkable intelligence to survive.

    Director:Anuschka Schofield
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Animal Season 2 Episode 2 - Birds of Prey
    8.3/10(142 votes)

    S2:E2

    Curved talons, hooked beaks, killer eyesight: these aerial assassins have the most sophisticated tools for hunting prey at their disposal.

    Director:Adrian Seymour
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Animal Season 2 Episode 3 - Bears
    8.2/10(124 votes)

    S2:E3

    To rule some of the planet's most hostile lands, bears can't lean solely on brute force: it takes both brains and brawn to reach the top.

    Director:Bill Markham
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Animal Season 2 Episode 1 - Apes
    8.1/10(144 votes)

    S2:E1

    Smart, sensitive and family-oriented, our wild ape relatives rely on each other to learn - and redefine - the secrets of survival.

    Director:Bill Markham
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Animal Season 1 Episode 1 - Big Cats
    8.0/10(214 votes)

    S1:E1

    Majestic, powerful and dead, big cats were once thought to be solitary creatures. But we're now realizing just how collaborative they can be.

    Director:Bill Markham
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Animal Season 1 Episode 2 - Dogs
    7.8/10(190 votes)

    S1:E2

    Be it foxes on city streets or wolves on the tundra, canines rely on sharp senses, athleticism and fierce determination to punch above their weight.

    Director:Adrian Seymour
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Animal Season 1 Episode 3 - Marsupials
    7.8/10(170 votes)

    S1:E3

    It's not all about the pouches. These mammalian misfits are full of surprises, from flamboyant kangaroo showdowns to rattling koala mating calls.

    Director:Bill Markham
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Animal Season 2 Episode 4 - Dolphins
    7.8/10(118 votes)

    S2:E4

    Dolphins use their intelligence to form complex undersea societies, come up with resourceful hunting techniques - and indulge in their dark side.

    Director:Anuschka Schofield
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Octopus" is the best rated episode of "Animal". It scored 8.3/10 based on 205 votes. Directed by Anuschka Schofield and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/10/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Birds of Prey".