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The Best Episodes of Nature Season 39

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Every episode of Nature Season 39 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Nature Season 39!

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus...
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  1. 8.5/10(35 votes)

    #1 - The Bat Man of Mexico

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    An ecologist tracks the lesser long-nosed bat’s epic migration across Mexico, braving hurricanes, snakes and seas of cockroaches, in order to save the species and the tequila plants they pollinate.

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  2. 8.2/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Pandas: Born To Be Wild

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    Unlock the mysteries of wild pandas whose counterparts in captivity are known for their gentle image. Journey through the steep Qinling Mountains with filmmakers, scientists and rangers to witness pandas’ startling courtship and aggressive behaviors.

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  3. 8.2/10(28 votes)

    #3 - The Alps: The High Life

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    In Europe’s highest mountain range, discover how Eurasian lynx, griffon vultures, ibex, marmots and more face extreme seasonal fluctuations, from volatile thunderstorms and landslides of summer to avalanches and frozen temperatures of winter. In Part One of the miniseries “The Alps”, enjoy the Alps in spring and summertime as newborn animals grow up to face the coming brutal winter.

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  4. 8.2/10(28 votes)

    #4 - The Alps: Winter's Fortress

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    In the second and final part of NATURE’s miniseries “The Alps,” experience the hostile and bitter cold ecosystems of the Alps, shaped by snow blizzards and avalanches.

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  5. 8.1/10(51 votes)

    #5 - Santa's Wild Home

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    Get an intimate look at the wildlife of Lapland, a region in northern Finland, the fabled home of Santa Claus and actual home of reindeer, great gray owls, wolverines, eagles, wolves, musk oxen, brown bears and more.

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  6. 8.1/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains

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    S39:E9

    Travel to the ice mountains of Chile to discover the secrets of the puma, the area’s biggest and most elusive predator. Discover how this mountain lion survives and follow the dramatic fate of a puma mother and her cubs. Narrated by Uma Thurman.

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  8. 8.0/10(48 votes)

    #7 - Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas

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    Roam the Wild West frontier land of the Rio Grande’s Big Bend alongside its iconic animals, including black bears, rattlesnakes and scorpions.

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  9. 7.9/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Australian Bushfire Rescue

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    Meet the people rescuing and caring for the animal survivors of Australia’s devastating bushfires. Iconic species like koalas, kangaroos and wombats face a series of hurdles to recover from their trauma.

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  10. 7.9/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Primates 01: Secrets Of Survival

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    Monkey see, monkey do. From baboons facing down leopards, to lemurs exploiting a jungle pharmacy or rhesus macaques charming their way to an easy life, discover the survival strategies used by primates, often in the most unexpected places.

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  11. 7.7/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Primates 02: Family Matters

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    Family is everything for primates. They have the most complex social lives of any animal group on the planet. Meet devoted monkeys’ uncles, playmate apes and tender troops.

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  12. 7.6/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Primates 03: Protecting Primates

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    More than half of the world’s primates are under threat. Meet the scientists making groundbreaking discoveries to safeguard their future.

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  13. 7.5/10(39 votes)

    #12 - The Leopard Legacy

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    Follow the story of a leopard mother as she raises her cubs near the Luangwa River, facing a constant battle to hunt successfully, defend her territory and protect her cubs against enemies.

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  14. 7.2/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Sharks of Hawaii

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    Learn surprising facts about the sharks that call the warm waters near Hawaii’s islands their home. Meet the Whitetip reef shark, Whale shark, Tiger shark and more.

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Season 39 Ratings Summary

"The Bat Man of Mexico" is the best rated episode of "Nature" season 39. It scored 8.5/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/30/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Pandas: Born To Be Wild".