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The Best Episodes of The Nature of Things Season 64

Every episode of The Nature of Things Season 64 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Nature of Things Season 64!

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The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 1 - Teenager
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Teenager

    S64:E1

    The science of adolescence: understanding this dramatic, mysterious and critically important phase of life, for humans and other animals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 2 - Sweat!
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Sweat!

    S64:E2

    As global temperatures rise, Anthony Morgan investigates the human body's natural cooling system; he examines sweat, an often underappreciated bodily function and its crucial role.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 3 - Foodspiracy
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Foodspiracy

    S64:E3

    Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan study ultra-processed foods; they examine why these foods are appealing; they investigate the health effects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 4 - Shared Planet: Cities
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Shared Planet: Cities

    S64:E4

    From New York to Kolkata, there are surprising benefits to us that come from sharing space with the wildlife in our cities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 5 - Shared Planet: Open Spaces
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Shared Planet: Open Spaces

    S64:E5

    Grasslands account for half of the total land area on the planet and most have been converted for human use; there are some places though where people and wildlife can both prosper by sharing space.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 6 - Shared Planet: Waters
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Shared Planet: Waters

    S64:E6

    Water provides the largest habitat on Earth, but water-dependent wildlife is declining fast. Learning to share these watery worlds can offer a brighter future for the entire planet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 7 - Shared Planet: Forests
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Shared Planet: Forests

    S64:E7

    Forests are essential for life on our planet, but humans are cutting more down every year; these inspiring people are reshaping how we live and work in Earth's forests, sharing space with wildlife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 8 - The Secret Knowledge of Animals
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Secret Knowledge of Animals

    S64:E8

    From goats that can sense upcoming volcanic eruptions to birds that know how to avoid tsunamis and cyclones, scientists are using wearable technology to tap into the "secret knowledge" of animals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 9 - Singing Back the Buffalo
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Singing Back the Buffalo

    S64:E9

    A richly visual and deeply uplifting story of humanity’s connections to buffalo how their return to the Great Plains can usher in a new era of sustainability and balance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 10 - Dances with Cranes
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Dances with Cranes

    S64:E10

    A year in the life of whooping cranes, and the humans saving them from extinction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 11 - Plastic People
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Plastic People

    S64:E11

    Microplastics are everywhere. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki joins science journalist Ziya Tong for an investigation into our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 12 - Animal Pride
    3.2/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Animal Pride

    S64:E12

    This is nature's coming out story. Connel Bradwell challenges mainstream biology's blindspots and explores the true diversity of gender and sexuality in nature.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 13 - Dad Bods
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Dad Bods

    S64:E13

    Science is revealing the truth about 'dad bods' and how having a child can dramatically affect the brains and bodies of men. Real dad bods are less about the pudge and more about the smarts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Nature of Things Season 64 Episode 14 - Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster

    S64:E14

    A dive to the Titanic. A fatal implosion. Inside the investigation to uncover the truth about the Titan's final journey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 64 Ratings Summary

"Teenager" is the best rated episode of "The Nature of Things" season 64. It scored 7.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Sweat!".