A quirky look at nature's overlooked creatures

STEP aside Sir David Attenborough because Ryan Reynolds is taking over.

- ALYSSIA BIRJALAL

The new Disney+ series Underdogs, narrated by Deadpool actor Reynolds, takes a refreshing step back, opting to shine a light on the lesser-known and often quirky creatures of the animal kingdom.

The five-part series from National Geographic celebrates the unsung heroes that are often left out of traditional nature documentaries and showcases their unique abilities, habits, "terrible parenting" strategies and at times, the downright gross aspects of the animal world.

The first episode hones in on a set of animals Reynold's dubs the Superzeros, a group of creatures from around the world with unique and fascinating "superpowers" that help them survive in the wild.