The Wonder of Animals

  

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The Wonder of Animals7/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the great ape's brain has been adapted by its anatomy, ingenuity and sociability. Also in HD. [S,AD]Sat, Jun 11, 10:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals10/12. Chris Packham explores bats' incredible anatomy, physiology and senses to understand what enables them to thrive in some surprising places. Also in HD. [S]Thu, Apr 14, 3:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals8/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks beneath crocodiles' hard exterior to discover the secret to their 250-million-year history. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Apr 11, 3:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals6/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. How hairs keep elephants cool, how feet sensors guide them towards rain and how their mouths store water. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Mar 18, 4:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals7/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the great ape's brain has been adapted by its anatomy, ingenuity and sociability. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Jan 3, 9:05 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals6/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. How hairs keep elephants cool, how feet sensors guide them towards rain and how their mouths store water. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Dec 15, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals2/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful: How are bears able to survive in practically every habitat on earth, from jungles to the Arctic? Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Dec 6, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals1/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments. Also in HD. [S,AD]Sun, Nov 14, 1:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals9/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He reveals how dolphins can be ruthless, how pods communicate food locations, and orcas' hunting strategies. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, May 12, 4:15 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals12/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. What enables birds of prey, from peregrine falcons to bald eagles, to rule the aerial roost? Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Apr 1, 4:15 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals11/12. Chris Packham reveals the variety of ways in which snakes use their bodies not just to slither, but to climb, fly and swim, and explores how they use their senses to hunt. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Mar 31, 4:15 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals10/12. Chris Packham explores bats' incredible anatomy, physiology and senses to understand what enables them to thrive in some surprising places. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Mar 30, 4:15 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals9/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He reveals how dolphins can be ruthless, how pods communicate food locations, and orcas' hunting strategies. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Mar 29, 4:15 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals8/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks beneath crocodiles' hard exterior to discover the secret to their 250-million-year history. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Mar 25, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals7/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the great ape's brain has been adapted by its anatomy, ingenuity and sociability. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Mar 24, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals6/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. How hairs keep elephants cool, how feet sensors guide them towards rain and how their mouths store water. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Mar 22, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals4/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the globe's 100 trillion ants have colonised the planet like no other. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Mar 11, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals3/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. What is it about big cats that makes them such good hunters? Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Mar 10, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals2/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful: How are bears able to survive in practically every habitat on earth, from jungles to the Arctic? Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Mar 9, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals1/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Mar 8, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals9/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He reveals how dolphins can be ruthless, how pods communicate food locations, and orcas' hunting strategies. [S,AD]Fri, Oct 18, 3:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals8/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks beneath crocodiles' hard exterior to discover the secret to their 250-million-year history. [S,AD]Thu, Oct 17, 3:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals7/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the great ape's brain has been adapted by its anatomy, ingenuity and sociability. [S,AD]Wed, Oct 16, 3:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals6/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. How hairs keep elephants cool, how feet sensors guide them towards rain and how their mouths store water. [S,AD]Mon, Oct 14, 3:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals2/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful: How are bears able to survive in practically every habitat on earth, from jungles to the Arctic? [S,AD]Sat, Oct 5, 11:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals1/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments. [S,AD]Sat, Sept 28, 11:00 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals4/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the globe's 100 trillion ants have colonised the planet like no other. [S,AD]Mon, Jul 29, 3:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals3/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. What is it about big cats that makes them such good hunters? [S,AD]Sat, Jul 27, 10:30 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals12/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. What enables birds of prey, from peregrine falcons to bald eagles, to rule the aerial roost? [S,AD]Fri, Feb 22, 2:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals11/12. Chris Packham reveals the variety of ways in which snakes use their bodies not just to slither, but to climb, fly and swim, and explores how they use their senses to hunt. [S,AD]Thu, Feb 21, 2:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals10/12. Chris Packham explores bats' incredible anatomy, physiology and senses to understand what enables them to thrive in some surprising places. [S,AD]Wed, Feb 6, 3:50 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals9/12. Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He reveals how dolphins can be ruthless, how pods communicate food locations, and orcas' hunting strategies. [S,AD]Tue, Feb 5, 4:00 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals7/12. Great Apes: Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the great ape's brain has been adapted by its anatomy, ingenuity and sociability. Also in HD. [AD,S]Fri, Feb 1, 3:50 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals6/12. Elephants: Chris Packham explores the anatomy and physiology of the world's largest land animal. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Jan 31, 3:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals5/12. Foxes: How the fox's senses, intelligence and flexibility help it compete in the modern world. Also in HD. [AD,S]Fri, Jan 11, 4:40 pmBBC TWO35 mins
The Wonder of Animals4/12. Ants: Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the globe's 100 trillion ants have colonised the planet like no other. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Jan 10, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals3/12. Big Cats: Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. What is it about big cats that makes them such good hunters? Also in HD. [AD,S]Wed, Jan 9, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals2/12. Bears: Chris Packham explores the specialised adaptations that have enabled bears to thrive, including how a polar bear's hollow fur allows it to feed throughout the winter. Also in HD. [AD,S]Tue, Jan 8, 4:40 pmBBC TWO35 mins
The Wonder of Animals1/12. Penguins: Chris Packham explores details of the penguin's anatomy, using new research to reveal how its legs, wings and body shape allow it to conquer a range of habitats. Also in HD. [AD,S]Mon, Jan 7, 4:40 pmBBC TWO35 mins
The Wonder of Animals6/12. Elephants: Chris Packham explores the anatomy and physiology of the world's largest land animal. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Mar 31, 6:10 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals11/12. Snakes: Delving beneath a snake's skin to discover what makes it such a successful predator. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Mar 17, 6:10 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals10/12. Bats: Chris Packham explores bats' incredible anatomy, physiology and senses to understand what enables them to thrive in some surprising places. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Mar 10, 6:10 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals4/12. Ants: Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the globe's 100 trillion ants have colonised the planet like no other. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Feb 3, 6:10 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals1/12. Penguins: Chris Packham explores details of the penguin's anatomy, using new research to reveal how its legs, wings and body shape allow it to conquer a range of habitats. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jan 27, 6:05 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals9/12. Dolphins: How dolphins hunt using a combination of specialised anatomy and complex communication. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jan 20, 6:10 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals8/12. Crocodiles: Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks beneath crocodiles' hard exterior to discover the secret to their 250-million-year history. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jan 13, 6:10 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals7/12. Great Apes: Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the great ape's brain has been adapted by its anatomy, ingenuity and sociability. Also in HD. [AD,S]Sat, Jan 6, 6:10 amBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals5/12. Foxes: How the fox's senses, intelligence and flexibility help it compete in the modern world. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Jan 4, 1:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals3/12. Big Cats: Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. What is it about big cats that makes them such good hunters? Also in HD. [AD,S]Wed, Jan 3, 1:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
The Wonder of Animals2/12. Bears: Chris Packham explores the specialised adaptations that have enabled bears to thrive, including how a polar bear's hollow fur allows it to feed throughout the winter. Also in HD. [AD,S]Tue, Jan 2, 1:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins

Cast and Production Team

Presented ByChris PackhamWith Special Thanks ToDr Jong BhakDr Tertius KohnDr Adam Hartstone-roseProfessor Sharleen T. SakaiSally EagleDirector Of PhotographyMark ChandlerAdditional PhotographyMark MacewenOwen NewmanWarren SamuelsMark SmithCamera AssistantJulie MoniereSoundAndrew HawleyMake-upDi McdonaldEdit AssistantAaron SandhuPost ProductionDoghouse Post ProductionOnline Editor & ColouristMark Richard AdamsMusicJulian FysonTristram CoxDubbing MixerRic De MowbrayGraphic DesignBurrell Durrant HifleScript EditorPatrick MakinProduction Management AssistantKaren HooperProduction CoordinatorNikki JonesJunior ResearcherNick CrumptonResearcherMatt RichardsProduction ManagerJ Ruth StevensUnit ManagerMaria NormanDevelopment ProducersDouglas Mackay-hopeAlicia DecinaFilm EditorsStuart GarlickChris GoddenLawrence BowdenCommissioning EditorLucinda AxelssonExecutive ProducerJonny KeelingProducer And DirectorEmily TaylorSeries ProducerAaron PaulProduction CompanyNatural History Production, Bristol
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