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How animals organise themselves: thirteen episodes on the family structures of herbivores, ocean mammals, birds and insects.

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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

  • African Herbivores - Animal Society 1/131

    African Herbivores - Animal Society 1/13

    24m

    Wildebeests, elephants, and giraffes exhibit complex family dynamics across various African landscapes, highlighting their social structures and interactions.

  • Ocean mammals - Animal Society 2/132

    Ocean mammals - Animal Society 2/13

    24m

    Ocean mammals include 129 species across various groups such as cetaceans, sirenians, pinnipeds, and fissipeds, highlighting their diverse adaptations and habitats.

  • Birds - Animal Society 3/133

    Birds - Animal Society 3/13

    22m

    Birds have adapted to diverse environments across the globe, thriving in habitats ranging from tropical jungles to the icy expanses of Antarctica.

  • Predator Canids - Animal Society 4/134

    Predator Canids - Animal Society 4/13

    24m

    Caniforms, including bears, wolves, and foxes, inhabit diverse ecosystems worldwide, showcasing a wide range of sizes and lifestyles.

  • Reptiles - Animal Society 5/135

    Reptiles - Animal Society 5/13

    24m

    Crocodilians, turtles, and snakes exhibit complex family structures that have evolved over millions of years, paralleling the age of dinosaurs.

  • Cats - Animal Society 6/136

    Cats - Animal Society 6/13

    24m

    Lions, leopards, and tigers exemplify apex predators, each exhibiting unique hunting skills and social structures within their habitats.

  • Hoofed Animals - Animal Society 7/137

    Hoofed Animals - Animal Society 7/13

    24m

    Hoofed animals, including deer, rhinos, pigs, and goats, are examined for their unique characteristics and roles in various ecosystems.

  • Fish - Animal Society 8/138

    Fish - Animal Society 8/13

    24m

    Fish possess moveable jaws and scales, utilizing gills for underwater breathing while often forming schools or shoals based on social structures.

  • Bugs - Animal Society 9/139

    Bugs - Animal Society 9/13

    24m

    Invertebrates, including bees, ants, and spiders, exhibit complex survival structures that enable their adaptation and success in diverse environments.

  • Primates - Animal Society 10/1310

    Primates - Animal Society 10/13

    24m

    Primates, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, exhibit a wide range of social structures and behaviors across over 440 species worldwide.

  • Marsupials - Animal Society 11/1311

    Marsupials - Animal Society 11/13

    24m

    Marsupials, ranging from the red kangaroo to the tiny mouse, inhabit diverse environments from deserts to dense jungles across the globe.

  • Rodents - Animal Society 12/1312

    Rodents - Animal Society 12/13

    24m

    Rodents, comprising over 40% of all mammal species, include the muroid family, beavers, and squirrels, showcasing their diverse habitats and behaviors.

  • Marine Invertebrates - Animal Society 13/1313

    Marine Invertebrates - Animal Society 13/13

    24m

    Marine invertebrates, including polyps, octopuses, and jellyfish, exhibit a range of unique adaptations and behaviors across diverse ocean habitats.