Journey into the wilds of planet Earth to discover some of the most amazing animals on the planet. Inside, we’ll venture into the dead of night and meet nocturnal night-crawlers, come face-to-face with some of the most powerful predators in the animal kingdom, grab a magnifying glass and get up close and personal with intriguing insects, and much, much more. We’ll also don our investigation hats and get to the bottom of some of the most head-scratching mysteries in nature, travel to some of the most hostile habitats in the world and explore the origins of famous legendary beasts. Get ready to head deep into the animal kingdom!
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Science+Nature Amazing Animals
LIONS IN PERIL • When you think of vulnerable animals, Africa’s top predators sporting razor-sharp teeth may not spring to mind, but lion populations are plummeting and they need our help.
KING AND QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE • The lion’s huge reputation is based on its physical power. Let’s meet the royal couple.
Meet a conservation scientist
MYSTERY BEASTS Bigfoot • The US is full of natural myths and legends – and one of the most famous is Bigfoot.
Star of the show
WILD AT HEART • Get ready to follow a trail of prehistoric pawprints as we trace the epic journey of dogs and cats… from wild animals to part of the family!
Meet a scientist
CREATURE REPORT: NILE CROCODILE
CREATURE REPORT: AFRICAN ELEPHANT
WHEN NATURE CALLS • Hold your nose and dive into the mysterious and murky world of animal poo.
Whose poo is that? • Every animal poops a particular kind of poo – from the swirly sausages left by foxes to the clusters of small droppings left by deer. If you can identify the plop, you can work out which animals live nearby, even without seeing them.
TINY HEROES • Life in miniature can have a BIG upside. Meet the tiny animals that can outpace, outsmart and outlive nature’s big beasts.
Meet a scientist
MYSTERY BEASTS The Beast of Bodmin • Rumours of a big cat roaming wild on a Cornish moor have been swirling around for decades.
More mysterious big cats
URBAN ANIMALS • From falcons to raccoons, monkeys, snakes and even big cats, a surprising variety of wildlife thrives in the concrete jungles of our planet’s towns and cities.
Meet a scientist
Where to see urban wildlife • Tests show that spending as little as 20 minutes a day in nature boosts our mood, so why not head outside to see what you can spot in your area.
CREATURE REPORT: WHALE SHARK
CREATURE REPORT: BLUE-RINGED OCTOPUS
STRANGER THINGS • Spare a thought for the creatures with big noses, slimy skin and wrinkled bodies. They may not be as cute as a panda or as graceful as a tiger, but they are just as wonderful in their own special way.
Meet a scientist
UGLY ANIMAL MASCOT MAP • The Ugly Animal Preservation Society tours the UK and Ireland and, at each event, the audience has the chance to elect its very own unusual-looking mascot. Here’s what they chose.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER! • Nature isn’t just about eat or be eaten – partnerships can be a key to survival. Here are the surprising stories of animal alliances in the wild.
Meet a scientist
MYSTERY BEASTS The Loch Ness Monster • Does a creature lurk in one of the UK’s deepest lochs? Will science solve the mystery?
INTO THE DARKNESS • Meet the blood-sucking, ink-spewing, cave-dwelling creatures of the night.
STAY COOL • Meet the animals that survive in some of the world’s hottest habitats.
Meet a scientist
CREATURE REPORT: GIANT ANTEATER
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, GO! • Welcome to the Animal Olympics, where beasts compete to be the fastest, highest and...