At first sight, penguins seem ill-suited to their environment - rotund abdomens, stubby little legs and stiff wings appear to make the going tough. But in fact it is these very traits that enable this bird to thrive. Chris explores details...
Aired: Aug 13, 2014At first sight, penguins seem ill-suited to their environment - rotund abdome...
Aired: Aug 20, 2014What specialised adaptions have enabled bears to thrive?
Aired: Aug 27, 2014What makes big cats such good hunters?
Aired: Sep 3, 2014How do ants collaborate to achieve their global success?
Aired: Sep 10, 2014How the fox's senses, intelligence and flexibility helps it compete in the mo...
Aired: Sep 17, 2014Exploring the anatomy and physiology of the world's largest land animal.
Aired: Sep 24, 2014How the Great Ape's brain has been adapted by it's anatomy, ingenuity and soc...
Aired: Oct 1, 2014How the crocodile's circulatory system enables it to hold its breath under wa...
Aired: Oct 8, 2014How Dolphins hunt using a combination of specialised anatomy and complex comm...
Aired: Oct 15, 2014How tiny hairs on their wings give bats a detailed air-flow map during flight.
Aired: Oct 22, 2014Delving beneath a snake's skin to discover what makes it such a successful pr...
Aired: Oct 29, 2014How a bird of prey's anatomical and physiological adaptations help it dominat...
Appearances
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC Four
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
