Extraordinary Animals

Featuring some remarkably imaginative animals, explore how creativity enables impressive problem-solving skills and drives forward adaptations that are essential for survival.

Exploring the lives of some incredibly adept eaters, this episode showcases the unusual strategies these animals have developed to thrive in their unique environments.

Exploring the importance of shared knowledge and group dynamics, these seemingly antisocial animals all benefit from having 'mates'.

For this group of animals, being devoted means putting the lives of their offspring first and going to extreme lengths to ensure their survival.

Aggressive behaviour is not limited to the most obvious culprits. Discover how koalas, cockatoos, clownfish and more can exhibit surprising behaviours in order to survive.

From lionfish to nudibranchs, these animals employ extravagant behaviours to entice mates or warn off predators, proving that standing out can be the ultimate strategy for survival.