Natural World (1983)

S38E02 Nature's Biggest Beasts

The largest creatures on Earth have long fascinated us. While their size offers certain benefits, it also presents significant hurdles. Consider the Komodo dragon, the planet's biggest lizard, which has to tackle prey that can weigh ten times more than itself due to its enormous hunger. Or think about the giraffe, the tallest animal, which has to manage extremely high blood pressure because of its lengthy neck. These magnificent giants of nature must make remarkable efforts to survive. Here are their incredible tales of endurance!