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The Best Episodes of Nature Season 43

Every episode of Nature Season 43 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Nature Season 43!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Nature Season 43 Episode 13 - Hummingbirds of Hollywood
    9.1/10(67 votes)

    S43:E13

    Amid the glamour of Hollywood, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in profound acts of kindness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Nature Season 43 Episode 5 - Attenborough’s Life Journey
    8.9/10(64 votes)

    S43:E5

    An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough's life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

    Director:Oliver Twinch
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Nature Season 43 Episode 11 - Purgatory | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
    8.8/10(21 votes)

    S43:E11

    The dry season is developing into a severe drought that is more intense than anything Katavi National Park has witnessed before. The young animals attempt to understand their rapidly changing world while the experienced adults rely on their years of knowledge to survive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Nature Season 43 Episode 12 - Salvation | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    S43:E12

    After the worst drought in years, hope looms on the horizon. The rains finally arrive, and the water brings relief and movement for all. However, the parched land cannot absorb the heavy rain, bringing fresh dangers and further testing the animal families’ survival skills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Nature Season 43 Episode 10 - Sanctuary | Katavi: Africa's Fallen Paradise
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    S43:E10

    Katavi National Park is typically a lush paradise for wildlife in Tanzania. However, the upcoming dry season looms more threatening than ever before. Meet the hippo, crocodile and lion families who must navigate this change of seasons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Nature Season 43 Episode 7 - Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    S43:E7

    The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children's needs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Nature Season 43 Episode 9 - Museum Alive With David Attenborough
    8.5/10(40 votes)

    S43:E9

    Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Nature Season 43 Episode 4 - Lions of the Skeleton Coast
    8.3/10(60 votes)

    S43:E4

    In this astonishing true story, lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander is witness to the most unprecedented lion behavior whilst following three orphaned Desert Lion cubs, as they navigate the harsh realities of survival in one of the world's most unforgiving environments, Namibia's deadly Skeleton Coast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Nature Season 43 Episode 6 - Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    S43:E6

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Nature Season 43 Episode 2 - Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    S43:E2

    Discover Transylvania, a mystical region in central Romania where its mountain ranges, vast ancient forests and medieval villages are a sanctuary for wolves, lynxes, brown bears, bats and more. Narrated by Jeremy Irons

    Director:Jamie Fitzpatrick
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Nature Season 43 Episode 1 - Silverback
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    S43:E1

    Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Nature Season 43 Episode 3 - San Diego: America's Wildest City
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    S43:E3

    Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Nature Season 43 Episode 8 - Expedition Killer Whale
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    S43:E8

    Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 43 Ratings Summary

"Hummingbirds of Hollywood" is the best rated episode of "Nature" season 43. It scored 9.1/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/7/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Attenborough’s Life Journey".