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The Best Episodes of David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities Season 2

Every episode of David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities Season 2!

The Best Episodes of David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities Season 2

Sir David shines the spotlight on some of nature’s evolutionary anomalies and reveals how these curious animals continue to baffle and fascinate.

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  1. Background image for Virgin Birth
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #1 - Virgin Birth

    S2:E1

    Sir David Attenborough uses this episode to investigate two animals who are capable of true virgin birth - the production of offspring without the need for sex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Armoured Animals
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #2 - Armoured Animals

    S2:E2

    This episode explores the story of two animals that hide behind seemingly impregnable coat of arms. Can Sir David Attenborough get in behind their armour and reveal their mysteries?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Life in the Dark
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    #3 - Life in the Dark

    S2:E3

    Sir David Attenborough continues to shine the spotlight on nature's most amazing animals this time looking at the vision in squid and owls. Perhaps not a classic pairing, both owls and squid have incredible adaptations for being able to navigate at night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Curious Imposters
    8.3/10(45 votes)

    #4 - Curious Imposters

    S2:E4

    Here we discover that some animals are able to trick others into believing they are something that they are not. The art of deception is a powerful attribute for some.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Bad Reputations
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #5 - Bad Reputations

    S2:E5

    After initially gaining frightening reputations, it's now known that gorillas and bats are a lot gentler and considerate than their early reputations suggest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Shocking Senses
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Shocking Senses

    S2:E6

    Plants and animals have some curious super senses that enable them to see, hear and feel things that are quite invisible to us.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Life on Ice
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #7 - Life on Ice

    S2:E7

    In this episode we explore the remarkable adaptations of two creatures that have evolved to survive the most challenging of conditions and seem to defy the laws of nature.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Spinners and Weavers
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Spinners and Weavers

    S2:E8

    We'll find out how nature is incredibly inventive and has produced two unique mechanisms of natural construction that have fascinated scientists for centuries; weaving in birds and silk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Strange Parents
    7.8/10(41 votes)

    #9 - Strange Parents

    S2:E9

    "Strange Parents" asks how we usually recognise animals as either male or female and how each sex normally plays a particular role in their own life cycle. However both hyenas and seahorses completely break the gender rules.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Magical Appearances
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Magical Appearances

    S2:E10

    "Magical Appearances" explores how swallows magically appear each spring and asks how did complex and beautiful insects like butterflies suddenly arrive in the summer. The discovery of the swallow’s epic migration and the revelation that butterflies could metamorphose into totally different looking adults were scientific stories both cloaked in mystery and controversy.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Virgin Birth" is the best rated episode of "David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Armoured Animals".