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The Best Episodes of Nature Season 40

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Every episode of Nature Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Nature Season 40!

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. 8.9/10(149 votes)

    #1 - My Garden of a Thousand Bees

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    A story of surprise and revelation. A wildlife cameraman spends his time during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown filming the bees in his urban garden and discovers the many diverse species and personalities that exist in this insect family.

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  2. 8.5/10(56 votes)

    #2 - The Elephant and the Termite

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    Witness the creation of the waterhole, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife meeting places manufactured by giant elephants and tiny termites. From baboons to dung beetles to chameleons, an entire community of creatures call the waterhole their home.

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  3. 8.3/10(58 votes)

    #3 - Season of the Osprey

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    A veteran pair of ospreys return home to a Connecticut saltmarsh. Over one summer they must battle their enemies, withstand the elements, and hunt hundreds of fish, all to raise the next generation of these consummate sea hawks.

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  4. 8.1/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Born in the Rockies 02: Growing Up

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    Young animals face new challenges as winter envelopes the Rocky Mountains, and spring means the end of childhood. A grizzly mom prepares her cubs for hibernation, a mountain lion raises her kittens and a bison calf must learn to survive the snow.

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  5. 8.0/10(42 votes)

    #5 - Born in the Rockies 01: First Steps

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    From early spring to late summer, follow new animal mothers through the trials of raising a family in the Rocky Mountains. Cranes migrate north to give birth, a bison mother protects her lambs from threats and young mountain goats learn to climb.

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  6. 7.8/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Penguins: Meet the Family

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    A celebration of one of Earth’s most iconic and beloved birds, featuring all 18 species of penguins for the first time, from New Zealand, Cape Town, the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica.

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  8. 7.8/10(54 votes)

    #7 - American Horses

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    American horses are icons. Mustang. Appaloosa. Morgan. Quarter Horse. Follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds that helped shape our nation and meet the people who are continuing in the long tradition of caring for them.

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  9. 7.8/10(40 votes)

    #8 - Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge

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    Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Portugal, shaped by its history as a global trading hub. From forest to coast, witness the majesty of the country’s wild horses, storks, monk seals, flamingos and more.

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  10. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Animals with Cameras 02: Australia

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    Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan fronts the team helping scientists investigate the lives of some of Australia's most iconic animals. Koalas, fruit bats and kangaroos take the cameras into their secret worlds.

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  11. 7.5/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Animals with Cameras 01: Oceans

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    Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan leads a team using state of the art cameras, offering a fresh look at the lives of some of the animals in our oceans such as sharks, elephant seals, turtles and gannets.

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  12. 7.5/10(46 votes)

    #11 - American Arctic

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    The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska has long protected survivors of the Ice Age, but this frozen fortress is melting due to climate change. For the caribou, musk oxen, polar bears and Arctic foxes, the Ice Age is slipping away.

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  13. 7.3/10(30 votes)

    #12 - The Ocean's Greatest Feast

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    The story of South Africa’s sardine migration is brought vividly to life on camera. Each summer, the sardine run sees billions of sardines traveling up the coast, providing a feast for an array of marine predators.

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  14. 6.7/10(42 votes)

    #13 - Hippo King

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    Follow the life of an old hippo, a king of its kind, and discover the true character of one of Earth’s largest land mammals.

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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"My Garden of a Thousand Bees" is the best rated episode of "Nature" season 40. It scored 8.9/10 based on 149 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/20/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Elephant and the Termite".