The Secret Lives of Animals — Season 1
Uncover the astonishing ways that animals tackle life's biggest challenges.
About this season
Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.
Episodes (10)
1. Leaving Home
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 32 min
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.
2. Raising a Family
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 29 min
To feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.
3. Protecting Yourself
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 31 min
Vanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.
4. Home Making
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 32 min
A cockatoo finds a unique way to tell his mate he's found their new spot. A sun bear assembles his own treetop mattress.
5. Finding Food
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 29 min
Dolphins master the art of fishing on land. A mantis shape-shifts to catch her prey. Crows rely on cars to crack nuts.
6. The Art of Deception
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 27 min
To fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.
7. Making Friends
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 28 min
Monkeys take an unusual approach to bonding: sticking their fingers up each other's noses. Ants build bridges with their bodies to transport food.
8. Finding a Partner
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 26 min
A feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.
9. Mastering Your Talent
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 28 min
In the outback, a kangaroo goes to fight school. A long-tailed macaque scores a seafood lunch. A baby orangutan climbs to dizzying heights.
10. Growing Old
8.0Aired 18 December 2024 • 24 min
An elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.