The Secret Lives of Animals

2024 - 2024

Leaving Home

18th December 2024

Episode 1

A seal sets out on his own too soon and faces an epic battle with the ocean. A lizard and a fish defy gravity to find their next destinations.

Raising a Family

18th December 2024

Episode 2

To feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.

Protecting Yourself

18th December 2024

Episode 3

Vanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.

Home Making

18th December 2024

Episode 4

A cockatoo finds a unique way to tell his mate he's found their new spot. A sun bear assembles his own treetop mattress.

Finding Food

18th December 2024

Episode 5

Dolphins master the art of fishing on land. A mantis shape-shifts to catch her prey. Crows rely on cars to crack nuts.

The Art of Deception

18th December 2024

Episode 6

To fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.

Making Friends

18th December 2024

Episode 7

Monkeys take an unusual approach to bonding: sticking their fingers up each other's noses. Ants build bridges with their bodies to transport food.

Finding a Partner

18th December 2024

Episode 8

A feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.

Mastering Your Talent

18th December 2024

Episode 9

In the outback, a kangaroo goes to fight school. A long-tailed macaque scores a seafood lunch. A baby orangutan climbs to dizzying heights.

Growing Old

18th December 2024

Episode 10

An elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.

Top Cast

Hugh Bonneville

Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.

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Full Cast

Hugh Bonneville Image

Hugh Bonneville

Self - Narrator (voice)

Full Crew

Roger Webb

Executive Producer

Susan Aartse-Tuyn

Production Executive

John Bryans

Head of Production

Maria Norman

Head of Production

Tom Mercer

Sound Editor

Blair Wallace

Colorist

Jo Curtis

Online Editor

Myles Ackerman Smith

Foley Artist

Rory Joseph

Foley Artist

Kyle Rodriguez

Original Music Composer

Robin Whittaker

Music Editor

Alvin Wee

Scoring Mixer

Andy Forsberg

Additional Music

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