Planet Weird
Earth has produced an endless parade of unique and WEIRD animals. Strange behaviours, odd physiology, and outlandish survival techniques can be found in every habitat. Each animal, in the competition to survive, has evolved a weird attribute to secure the winning edge. Across six episodes, PLANET WEIRD uncovers some of the most extraordinary wild characters, each stranger than the last. Inside every weird story is a revelation of amazing adaptation and scientific surprise. Meet an endless array of colourful characters and discover that evolution is alive and ongoing, conjuring every conceivable way for life to succeed.
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Duration: 6 x 60' 4K
Resolution: 4K
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Nature, Wildlife & Environment
Tags: Nature, Wildlife
Original Language: TBC
Producer: WildBear Entertainment
Original Broadcaster: Love Nature
Year of Production: TBC
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