Zannen na Ikimono Jiten
Japanese title: ざんねんないきもの事典
Alternative titles: Encyclopedia of Pitiful Creatures
Type: TV
Source: Picture book
Episodes: 10
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Aug 6, 2018 to Aug 17, 2018
Broadcast: Not scheduled once per week
Duration: 5 min per ep
Rating: PG - Children
Studios: NHK Enterprises
Producers: NHK, Fanworks
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life
Themes: Educational

The book series offers humourous introductions to surprising aspects of living creatures, such as "raccoons don't really wash their food," and "dolphins would drown if they fall completely asleep." 

(Source: ANN)