Name: Aging In The Wild
Released: 2017-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Available on Pluto TV

This series explores an unusual theme: the study of animals aging in the wild. We examine the creatures living on the dividing line between life and death.

Documentary · 2017 · 1 hr

Director Ari A. Cohen

EPISODE 1

Longevity

In this episode of Aging in the Wild, we explore the physiological secrets and factors that determine life expectancy in various animal species.

45 min · Jan 1, 2017
EPISODE 2

Reproduction

This episode of Aging in the Wild brings a light-hearted look at the issue of sexuality and camaraderie in older animals. We illustrate, for example, the link between the age of an elephant and its reproductive success.

45 min · Jan 1, 2017
EPISODE 3

Dominance

In this episode, we take a deep and entertaining look at the challenges faced by those in power...and what it takes to stay there.

44 min · Jan 1, 2017
EPISODE 4

Wisdom

In many human cultures, elders play a vital role in the well-being of communities and are responsible for passing down knowledge and culture.

45 min · Jan 1, 2017
EPISODE 5

The Circle of Life

In this episode, we explore how different animal species react to impending death. We explore the factors that lead animals to their final resting places: disease, injury, predation, drought, famine.

45 min · Jan 1, 2017

Ari A. Cohen

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Ari A. Cohen

Producer
Sophie Tessier

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