The Secret Lives of AnimalsUncover 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.
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
Dec 18, 2024
To feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.
Protecting Yourself
Dec 18, 2024
Vanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.
Home Making
Dec 18, 2024
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
Dec 18, 2024
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
Dec 18, 2024
To fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.
Making Friends
Dec 18, 2024
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
Dec 18, 2024
A feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.
Mastering Your Talent
Dec 18, 2024
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
Dec 18, 2024
An elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.
