Fabulous Animals  - TV series (1975)

1. Here Be Monsters

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14/11/1975

Throughout history, people held firm beliefs that monsters and peculiar creatures truly inhabited far-flung corners of the world. David Attenborough inquires into the reasons behind these enduring convictions.

Throughout history, people held firm beliefs that monsters and peculiar creatures truly inhabited far-flung corners of the world. David Attenborough inquires into the reasons behind these enduring convictions.

2. Marvels of the Deep

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21/11/1975

Do sea-serpents exist? What made people believe in mermaids; and what about that most mysterious monster said to live in the deep waters of Loch Ness ?

Do sea-serpents exist? What made people believe in mermaids; and what about that most mysterious monster said to live in the deep waters of Loch Ness ?

3. Dragons and Serpents

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28/11/1975

David Attenborough explores ancient tales about headless serpents and enchanted dragon's teeth

David Attenborough explores ancient tales about headless serpents and enchanted dragon's teeth

4. Winged Creatures

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05/12/1975

David Attenborough shares intriguing tales about winged creatures, both real and imaginary. Among them are the unfortunate Dodo, the enigmatic Vampire bat, the legendary Roc bird, and the ancient myth of the magnificent Phoenix.

David Attenborough shares intriguing tales about winged creatures, both real and imaginary. Among them are the unfortunate Dodo, the enigmatic Vampire bat, the legendary Roc bird, and the ancient myth of the magnificent Phoenix.

5. Horns of Magic

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12/12/1975

David Attenborough delves into ancient legends involving creatures with 'magic horns,' including deer antlers, cattle horns, and the mystical single spiraled horn of the unicorn.

David Attenborough delves into ancient legends involving creatures with 'magic horns,' including deer antlers, cattle horns, and the mystical single spiraled horn of the unicorn.

6. Man or Beast

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19/12/1975

In ancient Eastern folklore, stories were told of the wild man of the woods, the little forest dwellers, and the black giants of the jungle. Even now, the existence of elusive beings like the Yeti continues to captivate and evoke fear.

In ancient Eastern folklore, stories were told of the wild man of the woods, the little forest dwellers, and the black giants of the jungle. Even now, the existence of elusive beings like the Yeti continues to captivate and evoke fear.