Big Beasts: Last of the Giants

Nan
0h 44m
2018
10 /10 (1)

Overview

Patrick Aryee checks out the biggest animals on Earth as he discovers why size matters in nature. Travelling to Asia, Australia, the Americas and Africa, he explains why these creatures evolved into giants and how crucial they are to their habitats.

Country : GB
Languages : en
Last Air Date:2018-06-27
Created by :Not Available

Seasons

Season 1
2018-06-13

Episodes

Episode: 1The Americas
S01
E01
2018-06-13
Episode: 2Australia and Asia
S01
E02
2018-06-20
Episode: 3Africa
S01
E03
2018-06-27

Series Cast

Patrick Aryee

Himself - Presenter

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