Darwin's Amazing Animals

A natural history show that's a huge hit with families in Japan is now set to go global! The series explores the amazing stories of animals in Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Japan.

Show Info

Network: Japan NHK World (2017 - now)
Default Runtime: 25 minutes
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: NatureHistory

Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp

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Life on the Edge – Takin, Bhutan

Episode 2026-01-31; Jan 31, 2026

High in the Himalayas lives a legendary beast with the body of a cow and the head of a goat. Listed as a vulnerable species, the takin now faces a deadly disease spreading through its mountain home.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
2026-01-31: Life on the Edge – Takin, BhutanJan 31, 2026
2025-12-27: Snail Shell Specialist ― Asian Openbill, ThailandDec 27, 2025
2025-11-29: Heat and Heartbreak ― Desert Lion, NamibiaNov 29, 2025
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