
Animal Society
How animals organise themselves: thirteen episodes on the family structures of herbivores, ocean mammals, birds and insects.
Synopsis
Wildebeest herds, elephant matriarchies, whale pods and bird colonies solve the same problem in different ways. Thirteen episodes set out the social structures animals build and what each arrangement buys the species using it.
Episodes
1African Herbivores - Animal Society 1/13
24mWildebeests, elephants, and giraffes exhibit complex family dynamics across various African landscapes, highlighting their social structures and interactions.
2Ocean mammals - Animal Society 2/13
24mOcean mammals include 129 species across various groups such as cetaceans, sirenians, pinnipeds, and fissipeds, highlighting their diverse adaptations and habitats.
3Birds - Animal Society 3/13
22mBirds have adapted to diverse environments across the globe, thriving in habitats ranging from tropical jungles to the icy expanses of Antarctica.
4Predator Canids - Animal Society 4/13
24mCaniforms, including bears, wolves, and foxes, inhabit diverse ecosystems worldwide, showcasing a wide range of sizes and lifestyles.
5Reptiles - Animal Society 5/13
24mCrocodilians, turtles, and snakes exhibit complex family structures that have evolved over millions of years, paralleling the age of dinosaurs.
6Cats - Animal Society 6/13
24mLions, leopards, and tigers exemplify apex predators, each exhibiting unique hunting skills and social structures within their habitats.
7Hoofed Animals - Animal Society 7/13
24mHoofed animals, including deer, rhinos, pigs, and goats, are examined for their unique characteristics and roles in various ecosystems.
8Fish - Animal Society 8/13
24mFish possess moveable jaws and scales, utilizing gills for underwater breathing while often forming schools or shoals based on social structures.
9Bugs - Animal Society 9/13
24mInvertebrates, including bees, ants, and spiders, exhibit complex survival structures that enable their adaptation and success in diverse environments.
10Primates - Animal Society 10/13
24mPrimates, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, exhibit a wide range of social structures and behaviors across over 440 species worldwide.
11Marsupials - Animal Society 11/13
24mMarsupials, ranging from the red kangaroo to the tiny mouse, inhabit diverse environments from deserts to dense jungles across the globe.
12Rodents - Animal Society 12/13
24mRodents, comprising over 40% of all mammal species, include the muroid family, beavers, and squirrels, showcasing their diverse habitats and behaviors.
13Marine Invertebrates - Animal Society 13/13
24mMarine invertebrates, including polyps, octopuses, and jellyfish, exhibit a range of unique adaptations and behaviors across diverse ocean habitats.















