Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.
Cast: Hugh Bonneville
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Season 1
10 episodes
1. Leaving HomeA seal sets out on his own too soon and faces an epic battle with the ocean. A lizard and a fish defy gravity to find their next destinations.TV-GCC32minDec 18, 2024
2. Raising a FamilyTo feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.TV-GCC29minDec 18, 2024
3. Protecting YourselfVanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.TV-GCC31minDec 18, 2024
4. Home MakingA cockatoo finds a unique way to tell his mate he's found their new spot. A sun bear assembles his own treetop mattress.TV-GCC32minDec 18, 2024
5. Finding FoodDolphins master the art of fishing on land. A mantis shape-shifts to catch her prey. Crows rely on cars to crack nuts.TV-GCC29minDec 18, 2024
6. The Art of DeceptionTo fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.TV-GCC27minDec 18, 2024
7. Making FriendsMonkeys take an unusual approach to bonding: sticking their fingers up each other's noses. Ants build bridges with their bodies to transport food.TV-GCC28minDec 18, 2024
8. Finding a PartnerA feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.TV-GCC26minDec 18, 2024
9. Mastering Your TalentIn the outback, a kangaroo goes to fight school. A long-tailed macaque scores a seafood lunch. A baby orangutan climbs to dizzying heights.TV-GCC28minDec 18, 2024
10. Growing OldAn elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.TV-GCC24minDec 18, 2024
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Uncover the astonishing ways that animals tackle life's biggest challenges.
Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Roger Webb
- Cast
- Hugh Bonneville
- Studio
- BBC Studios Natural History Unit
