Season 33

01 Penguins: Spy in the Huddle: The Journey Episode 124th September 2014 Documentary showing penguins as they have never been seen before. From the Antarctic to the tropics, spy cameras capture unique footage of three extraordinary species. 02 Penguins: Spy in the Huddle: First Steps Episode 21st October 2014 03 Penguins: Spy in the Huddle: Growing Up Episode 38th October 2014 04 Animal Misfits Episode 415th October 2014 A collection of animals that differ from the normal evolutionary adaptations from the mainstream biome is presented in this fast-paced and very engaging offering. They examine in a rapid-fire manner the special niches these strange and wonderful creatures have carved out for themselves in order to survive in what would initially seem to be very unlikely ways for sometimes millions of years. 05 A Sloth Named Velcro Episode 55th November 2014 Sloths, once largely ignored, have become a hot topic of scientific researchers. Sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers are also springing up, as development often displaces these gentle creatures. Filmed in Panama, Costa Rica and Colombia, this is a story of friendship between a journalist and the sloth she named Velcro and a network of people working to learn more about sloths in order to protect them. 06 Invasion of the Killer Whales Episode 619th November 2014 A shift of power is taking place at the top of the world. The Arctic is undergoing a dramatic change, and with this change one iconic Arctic hunter may soon have to give way to another as solid ice turns to open sea. The polar bear, once king of the North, needs ice to stalk its prey. Killer whales, or orca, on the other hand, are unable to hunt in an ocean locked in ice. 07 Best of Birds Episode 710th December 2014 08 Wild France Episode 87th January 2015 France is known for its delicious food and wines, great art and architecture and celebrated culture of all kinds. But there’s another side to this popular destination that is not as visible, its wild side. Deep in the French countryside, it is possible for the adventurous to spot brown bears, wild boar, griffon vultures or wolves. 09 Penguin Post Office Episode 928th January 2015 Every summer, thousands of gentoo penguins surround a post office on the Antarctic Peninsula. 10 Owl Power Episode 1018th February 2015 Cameras, X-rays and ultramicroscopes reveal details about the life of owls, including how they hunt, how their vision and hearing work and how they fly so quietly. 11 The Last Orangutan Eden Episode 1125th February 2015 To truly understand the complexity of a wild orangutan society and the skills the orangutans have learned from their mothers in the wild, Ecologist Chris Morgan travels to a remote patch of forest also in Northern Sumatra, a peat swamp forest known as Suaq Balimbing. Working with a team of experienced researchers, he becomes completely immersed in this unique social band of wild orangs who use tools, share food, forage together, and create their own distinct culture. 12 Animal Homes: The Nest Episode 128th April 2015 Exploring how birds carefully select their materials, and craft their homes for the all-important tasks of protecting their eggs and raising their young. 13 Animal Homes: Location, Location, Location Episode 1315th April 2015 Animated blueprints and tiny cameras chart the building plans and progress of beavers, tortoises, hummingbirds and woodrats, examining layouts and cross sections as they evaluate the technical specs of their structures. 14 Animal Homes: Animal Cities Episode 1422nd April 2015 Some animals find that living in the midst of huge colonies of their own kind is sometimes a matter of necessity and sometimes the most secure and rewarding housing arrangement. 15 Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La Episode 1529th April 2015 This is the story of a family of the recently discovered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys living in the Himalayas. 16 Animal Childhood Episode 1613th May 2015 Young animals all around the world attempt to hone their survival skills as they prepare to leave home. 17 The Sagebrush Sea Episode 1720th May 2015 The greater sage-grouse adapts to life in a sea of sagebrush, a landscape spanning 11 states in the American West, which is home to more than 170 species of birds and mammals.