Steve Backshall and young environmentalist Aneeshwar meet amazing animals and reveal the surprising and unusual ways in which they are connected in the wild.
CreatorsSteve Backshall, Aneeshwar Kunchala
Elephant and Lemur
Aug 14, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet some Asian elephants and give them a shower with a giant hose. They see how the elephants use their trunk in lots of different ways and discover more about these very clever animals. Their next animal is the ring-tailed lemur, which they meet face to face and learn what they use their long stripey tails for. Finally, Steve and Aneeshwar find what the wild connection is between these two animals.
Giraffe and Red Panda
Aug 14, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet two of the tallest animal in the world, the giraffe, who show them their incredibly long tongues that they use to pick the leaves from tall trees in the wild. Next, they visit some red pandas, whose red fur has a thick layer underneath to keep them warm. Steve and Aneeshwar then reveal the wild connection that links these two animals.
Komodo and Chameleon
Aug 14, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet the enormous Komodo dragon and lay an extremely smelly trail for him to find food. In the wild, Komodo dragons will eat almost anything. Next, they meet the Parson’s chameleon, which has an astonishing way of catching its food using its incredibly long tongue, and they reveal the fascinating wild connection between these two animals.
Gibbon and Seriema
Aug 14, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet some agile gibbons who show them how well they can move. Though the gibbons are a little quiet, Steve and Aneeshwar have a go at showing what they sound like in the wild. Next, they meet a tall, long-legged bird called a seriema who is very interested in a pretend toy snake, before they reveal the unusual wild connection between the two animals.
Sea Lion and Capybara
Aug 14, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet one of the zoo’s noisiest residents, Arthur the sea lion. He shows them his amazing teeth and flippers and then jumps in the water to demonstrate his incredible swimming skills. Next, they visit the biggest rodent in the world, the capybara. Steve and Aneeshwar give them their breakfast and reveal the wild connection between these two very different animals.
Baboon and Giant Otter
Aug 21, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar drive through the baboons’ enclosure in a special bus. The mischievous baboons have fun climbing all over the bus and show off their acrobatic skills. It’s then feeding time for the giant river otters, who show Steve and Aneeshwar their super swimming skills. They then find out the wild connection between these two very different animals.
Cassowary and Gharial
Aug 21, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet the cassowaries, which are dinosaur-like birds, and learn how they’re adapted to life in the jungle. Their next encounter is with the Sunda gharial, which is a type of crocodile. Steve and Aneeshwar see what great swimmers the reptiles are and how their long mouths help them to catch fish. They then discover what links the cassowary and Sunda gharial in the wild.
Giant Anteater and Chimpanzee
Aug 21, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet a hungry giant anteater and feed him his breakfast in a long tube so they can see his superlong nose and tongue. Next, they go to see a group of chimpanzees who are also having breakfast and making lots of noise at the same time! Steve and Aneeshwar find out how these two very different animals have something in common.
Meerkat and Giant Millipede
Aug 21, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet a group of meerkats who are busy digging through the soil, looking for something to eat. Next, they go to see some giant millipedes to see if they can count their legs. They discover the connection between these two animals, who don’t look like they have anything in common at all.
Barn Owl and Bats
Aug 21, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar head inside a dark enclosure to give some fruit bats their breakfast. The bats show them how well they can fly around in the dark. Their next encounter is with Wallace the barn owl, who is very chatty and shows Steve and Aneeshwar her wings and talons. They then learn what the bats and barn owl have in common and how they use their special skills in the wild.
Rhino and Hissing Cockroach
Aug 28, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar give Winnie the white rhino a mud bath. They find out how the mud keeps rhinos' skin nice and healthy. Their next encounter is with hissing cockroaches, which they get to hold so that they can get a closer look at this very unique animal. Steve and Aneeshwar then reveal the special connection that these two animals share in the wild.
Ostrich and Penguin
Aug 28, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet the world’s largest species of bird, the ostrich, who is also superfast so it can run away from animals, like lions, in the wild. Next, they feed fish to some penguins, who have waterproof feathers that trap air to keep them warm in the cold water. They find that both animals have a surprising wild connection.
Tiger and Leaf Insect
Aug 28, 2024
Steve and Aneeshwar help the keepers by setting up a new toy in the tigers' enclosure. They see what makes the tiger such an incredible predator. Next, they get to hold an animal called a leaf insect and see how it looks just like a plant. Steve and Aneeshwar then reveal the wild connection between these two very different animals.
Harris's Hawk and Leafcutter Ant
Aug 28, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar help to feed Ruby the Harris’s hawk and take her out for some flying in the woods. They get a close-up look when she lands on their gloves, and they learn about what makes Ruby so special. Next, Steve and Aneeshwar check out a colony of leafcutter ants. They watch them snip up leaves and carry them to their nest. Finally, they discover the wild connection between these two amazing animals.
Flamingo and Orangutan
Aug 28, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar visit some pink- and orange-coloured flamingos to give them their breakfast and see how they use their incredible beaks to feed. Then, they meet a group of orangutans, who show off their amazingly agile climbing abilities, before revealing the surprising wild connection between these two animals.
Fossa and Gecko
Sep 4, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet some of the zoo’s acrobats, a family of fossa who are incredible climbers and enjoy jumping high up in the trees. Next, they go to see the leaf-tailed gecko, which has an amazing tail that looks just like a leaf to help camouflage it in the wild. Steve and Aneeshwar then reveal the surprising wild connection between them.
Tree Kangaroo and Seahorse
Sep 4, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet the tree kangaroo that doesn’t spend much time jumping around on the ground but is an excellent climber. They discover that it has a surprise for them. The next animal they meet is a type of fish – the seahorse. Even though the tree kangaroo and seahorse are very different animals, Steve and Aneeshwar find out that they both have an amazing superpower.
Lion and Chicken Frog
Sep 4, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar drive through the safari park and watch a pride of lions. The lions are curious and come up close to the safari vehicle, so Steve and Aneeshwar can get a good look at them. Next, they meet the mountain chicken frog, which Steve gets to hold. They learn how this giant frog uses its eyes to swallow its food and how, even though they're so different to the lions, they share an amazing wild connection.
Wildebeest and Monarch Butterfly
Sep 4, 2023
Steve and Aneeshwar meet a herd of huge wildebeest. They hang out in big groups, so there are lots of eyes and ears to look out for danger. Next, they go in search of a monarch butterfly to discover the incredible wild connection between this tiny creature and the enormous wildebeest.
Sea Anemone and Pitcher Plant
Sep 4, 2024
Steve and Aneeshwar meet a sea anemone to see how it feeds with the help of another animal. Then, they go to look at an amazing pitcher plant, which feeds on bugs and insects to survive, and discover the unusual wild connection between the animal and the plant.
