72 Cutest Animals Season 1 Episode 7 Weird and Wonderful

As the title suggests, the 7th episode of the first season of 72 Cutest Animals is all about "Weird and Wonderful" creatures from around the world. This episode takes us on a safari through the animal kingdom to discover some of the most unique and unusual animals in existence.

The episode starts off with the Platypus, a mammal only found in Australia that is a mix of different animals. The Platypus lays eggs like reptiles, has a duck-like bill, webbed feet like an otter and is covered in fur like a mammal. The next animal we see takes a turn back in time, the Coelacanth, a primitive fish that was believed to have gone extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period. However, a living Coelacanth was discovered in 1938, and these fish have been found all around the globe.

We then move onto an animal that has some interesting slime, the Hagfish. These slimy fish use slime to protect themselves and to feed as they suck out the insides of their prey. Their slime was even used in a recent clothing line as it can create an ultra-strong and eco-friendly fiber. Up next is the Pink Fairy Armadillo, a small burrowing insectivorous mammal that is native to the sandy plains, dunes, and scrub habitat of central Argentina. This unique creature has small eyes and ears, a pink shell-like shield covering its back and an ability to bury itself into the ground at incredible speeds.

One of the most fascinating creatures in the episode is the Axolotl. This amphibian is unique as it has retained its juvenile characteristics throughout adulthood. This means that the Axolotl retains its external gills and can regenerate its limbs and spine. The Axolotl is also known for its amazing colors and patterns that make it a popular pet internationally. The next animal we see is one that can really catch you off guard, the Mimic Octopus. This cutting-edge creature can not only change its colors and patterns, but also mimic other marine species. The Mimic Octopus can impersonate a venomous lionfish, a flatfish, a sponge, a sea snake, and even flounder. This ability has allowed the Mimic Octopus to avoid predators and capture prey.

The second-to-last animal we see is the Aye-Aye. This Malagasy lemur is usually found on the island of Madagascar and is a relative of the raccoon and mongoose. The Aye-Aye is a nocturnal animal and is known for its distinctive and bizarre elongated middle finger, which it uses to find and extract insect larvae from trees. This unique finger makes the Aye-Aye one of the strangest primates in the world. Lastly, we see the Star-Nosed Mole. This underground creature has the ability to detect prey by touch alone and can hunt underwater by holding its breath for several seconds at a time. The Star-Nosed Mole's unmistakable star-shaped nose is both attractive and functional, as it contains 22 pink fleshy nose tentacles that are used to locate prey.

Throughout the entire episode, the narrator takes us on a journey to fully understand each creature through its unique characteristics. The camera captures footage of each of these animals in their natural habitats as expertly created graphics explain the unique features of each. The show highlights how each of these animals is magnificent in its own way, and the narration gives us a sense of the wonder and awe that people have experienced when encountering these creatures in the wild.

In the end, we come to appreciate each of these Weird and Wonderful animals that share our planet. The diversity of these creatures is simply amazing, and the episode leaves us feeling enriched and humbled by the magnificence of the natural world. So, the episode 7 of 72 Cutest Animals season 1 is an awe-inspiring journey into discovering some of the most unique creatures of the animal kingdom through footage and educational graphics.