Nature Shock

Deadly events. Shocking theories. Weird science.

Explore some of the natural world's strangest phenomena.

Nature Shock

This intriguing documentary series examines freak occurrences in the natural world. Whether it's animals behaving oddly or even the planet that perplexes, each episode sees scientists studying baffling phenomena in a bid to understand what Mother Nature's really up to. The reasons behind incidents will vary, but there's one conclusion that we always reach: the world isn't as predictable as we'd like to think.

Episodes

  •   The Seal Ripper
    • 20:00 28 Sep 2010
    • Channel 5

    The Seal Ripper

    A shocking series of seal mutilations turns marine biology on its head.

  •   The Crocs That Turned To Rubber
    • 20:00 21 Sep 2010
    • Channel 5

    The Crocs That Turned To Rubber

    A mysterious disease threatens to wipe out a population in our croc shock doc.

  •   Deadly Rat Invasion
    • 20:00 14 Sep 2010
    • Channel 5

    Deadly Rat Invasion

    A bizarre but deadly rat infestation brings famine, pestilence and civil unrest to India.

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