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David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

Season 4  |  Episode 4  |  Nat Geo  |  August 21, 2018

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Sir David Attenborough reveals the most intriguing animals he's met during his incomparable career. Each episode features two species connected by a distinctive evolutionary quirk.

Sir David Attenborough reveals the most intriguing animals he's met during his incomparable career. Each episode features two species connected by a distinctive evolutionary quirk.

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