The Secret Lives of Animals

Season 1

TV-G

Showcases rare footage of animal behaviors across 77 species in 24 countries, highlighting their intelligence and adaptability through pivotal life moments like birth, raising families, and finding food.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

Leaving Home
E1
Leaving HomeA 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
E2
Raising a FamilyTo feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.
Protecting Yourself
E3
Protecting YourselfVanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.
Home Making
E4
Home MakingA 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
E5
Finding FoodDolphins 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
E6
The Art of DeceptionTo fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.
Making Friends
E7
Making FriendsMonkeys 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
E8
Finding a PartnerA feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.
Mastering Your Talent
E9
Mastering Your TalentIn 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
E10
Growing OldAn elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.