Episode list

The Wonder of Animals

Penguins

Tue, Aug 12, 2014
At first sight, penguins seem ill-suited to their environment - rotund abdomens, stubby little legs and stiff wings appear to make the going tough. But in fact it is these very traits that enable this bird to thrive. Chris explores details of the penguin's anatomy, using new scientific research to reveal how its legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to conquer an extraordinary range of habitats, from deep forests to tropical waters, bustling cities and even the toughest place on the planet - Antarctica.
7.9 /10
Bears

Tue, Aug 19, 2014
What specialised adaptions have enabled bears to thrive?
8 /10
Ants

Tue, Sep 02, 2014
How do ants collaborate to achieve their global success?
8.2 /10
Foxes

Tue, Sep 09, 2014
How the fox's senses, intelligence and flexibility helps it compete in the modern world.
8.1 /10
Elephants

Tue, Sep 16, 2014
Exploring the anatomy and physiology of the world's largest land animal.
7.9 /10
Great Apes

Tue, Sep 23, 2014
How the Great Ape's brain has been adapted by it's anatomy, ingenuity and sociability.
8.5 /10
Crocodiles

Tue, Sep 30, 2014
How the crocodile's circulatory system enables it to hold its breath under water.
8 /10
Dolphins

Tue, Oct 07, 2014
How Dolphins hunt using a combination of specialised anatomy and complex communication.
8.2 /10
Bats

Tue, Oct 14, 2014
How tiny hairs on their wings give bats a detailed air-flow map during flight.
8 /10
Snakes

Tue, Oct 21, 2014
Delving beneath a snake's skin to discover what makes it such a successful predator.
8.1 /10
Birds of Prey

Tue, Oct 28, 2014
How a bird of prey's anatomical and physiological adaptations help it dominate the skies.
8.1 /10

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