TV Series
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.
Hugh Bonneville
S1 E1 — Leaving Home
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Leaving Home
Dec 18, 2024
A 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.
Raising a Family
To feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.
Protecting Yourself
Vanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.
Home Making
A cockatoo finds a unique way to tell his mate he's found their new spot. A sun bear assembles his own treetop mattress.
Finding Food
Dolphins master the art of fishing on land. A mantis shape-shifts to catch her prey. Crows rely on cars to crack nuts.
The Art of Deception
To fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.
Making Friends
Monkeys take an unusual approach to bonding: sticking their fingers up each other's noses. Ants build bridges with their bodies to transport food.
Finding a Partner
A feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.
Mastering Your Talent
In the outback, a kangaroo goes to fight school. A long-tailed macaque scores a seafood lunch. A baby orangutan climbs to dizzying heights.
Growing Old
An elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.
