The Wonder of Animals (2014)

Name: The Wonder of Animals
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8
Cast: Chris Packham

Documentary

Chris Packham uses groundbreaking science and brand-new behaviour to delve deep beneath the skin and discover the unique features that have made certain animal groups successful.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (61 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 -0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Chris Packham Himself - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

7.23 avg 12 episodes 7.1 → 7.3 30 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Penguins	7.1	9
2	Bears	7.3	11
3	Big Cats	7.2	11
4	Ants	7.0	6
5	Foxes	7.2	8
6	Elephants	7.2	10
7	Great Apes	7.8	11
8	Crocodiles	7.1	8
9	Dolphins	7.4	9
10	Bats	6.9	8
11	Snakes	7.3	9
12	Birds of Prey	7.3	9