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Animal (TV series)

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Animal
Film poster
GenreNature documentary
Narrated by
ComposerJasha Klebe
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes8
Production
ProducersBill Markham, Adrian Seymour, Anushka Schofield, Alex Minton, Rob Morgan
EditorsStef Watkins, Debs Williams, Paul Kiff, Tom Wright, Jack Roberts, Rupert Troskie
Production company
Plimsoll Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseNovember 10, 2021 (2021-11-10) –
March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)

Animal is a nature documentary series made for Netflix.[1] Each episode is narrated by a different actor - Anthony Mackie, Bryan Cranston, Rebel Wilson, Rashida Jones, Andy Serkis, Uzo Aduba, David Harbour and Pedro Pascal.[2][3] It follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments, both heartwarming and extreme. The series was released on Netflix on November 10, 2021. It was nominated for Outstanding Nature Documentary at the 2023 Emmys.

Episodes

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Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
14November 10, 2021 (2021-11-10)
24March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)

Season 1 (2021)

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season
TitleDirected byNarrated byOriginal release date
11"Big Cats"Bill MarkhamRashida JonesNovember 10, 2021 (2021-11-10)
Majestic, powerful and deadly, big cats were once thought to be solitary creatures. But we're now realizing just how collaborative they can be.
22"Dogs"Adrian SeymourBryan CranstonNovember 10, 2021 (2021-11-10)
Be it foxes on city streets or wolves on the tundra, canines rely on sharp senses, athleticism and fierce determination to punch above their weight.
33"Marsupials"Alex MintonRebel WilsonNovember 10, 2021 (2021-11-10)
It's not all about the pouches. These mammalian misfits are full of surprises, from flamboyant kangaroo showdowns to rattling koala mating calls.
44"Octopus"Anuschka SchofieldPedro PascalNovember 10, 2021 (2021-11-10)
In changing seas and oceans, cephalopods like the cuttlefish and the giant Pacific octopus must rely on their remarkable intelligence to survive.

Season 2 (2022)

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season
TitleDirected byNarrated byOriginal release date
51"Apes"Adrian SeymourAndy SerkisMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
Smart, sensitive and family-oriented, our wild ape relatives rely on each other to learn — and redefine — the secrets of survival.
62"Birds of Prey"Rob MorganAnthony MackieMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
Curved talons, hooked beaks, killer eyesight: these aerial assassins have the most sophisticated tools for hunting prey at their disposal.
73"Bears"Alex MintonDavid HarbourMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
To rule some of the planet's most hostile lands, bears can't lean solely on brute force: it takes both brains and brawn to reach the top.
84"Dolphins"Anuschka SchofieldUzo AdubaMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
Dolphins use their intelligence to form complex undersea societies, come up with resourceful hunting techniques — and indulge in their dark side.

References

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  1. ^ "Watch Animal | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Grater, Tom (October 13, 2021). "Netflix Nature Series 'Animal' Gets Release Date; Narrators Include Bryan Cranston, Rashida Jones, Rebel Wilson & Pedro Pascal". Deadline. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Goldbart, Max (November 8, 2021). "'Animal': Exclusive Clip Of Netflix Natural History Series Narrated By Bryan Cranston, Rashida Jones & Rebel Wilson". Deadline. Retrieved November 10, 2021.

Bear in mind when watching this series that all information isn't entirely accurate!

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