'Spy Sloth' Meets Real Sloth
A robotic 'spy sloth' gets a close-up view of the mini-ecosystem contained in a sloth's fur. Eeeww...gross!
Spy in the Wild | Episode 2 | Intelligence | Preview
Spy Creatures infiltrate the world of animal intelligence, ingenuity, and creativity. Watch our spies disguised as animals observe a gray squirrel stealing Spy Nut, a sea otter cracking open a meal, and an orangutan washing with soap.
Crocodile Mom Scoops Up Babies in Mouth
In Uganda, a Nile crocodile comes ashore to gather her babies. Despite having the most powerful bite in nature, she carefully gathers them in a throat pouch beneath her deadly teeth and shepherds them to the water. An animatronic 'spy croc' tags along for the ride.
Chimp Makes Orphaned Genet Cat His Pet
'Spy Bushbaby', an animatronic camera, is helping document a unique event. A chimp has adopted an abandoned baby genet cat and is keeping it for a pet. He treats it gently, mindful not to hurt it.
Spy in the Wild | Q & A with Spy Creatures and Creators
NATURE’s Executive Producer Fred Kaufman and Director John Downer discuss the making of SPY IN THE WILD
Spy in the Wild | Episode 1 | Love | Preview
Spy Creatures explore the rarely seen emotions of animals, revealing if they are as strong and complex as our own. Join the “spycams” as they are accepted into a wild dog pack, witness elephant love, and are mourned by a troop of monkeys.
Coming Soon: Spy in the Wild, A NATURE mini-series
This most innovative series employs more than 50 animatronic "spy cameras" disguised as animals to secretly record behavior in the wild. Featured robotic look-alikes will infiltrate the natural world to film surprisingly human-like behavior, such as chimps that keep pets; dolphins that bear gifts; meerkat babysitters; birds that try to impress the females; and much more.
Spy in the Wild | Series Preview
In the most innovative series NATURE has ever presented, the five-part “Spy in the Wild” employs over 30 animatronic “spycams” disguised as animals to secretly record behavior in the wild. These spy cameras reveal animals as having emotions and behavior similar to humans – specifically, a capacity to love, grieve, deceive, cooperate, and invent.
Snowbound: Animals of Winter | Preview
The coldest and snowiest places on earth, such as the Arctic Circle or Antarctica, pose a challenge to human visitors. But what about the year-round animal population? How do they cope for many months with life in these frozen wonderlands where temperatures can plummet to as low as minus 50 degrees? Find out how these creature adapt to their surroundings or employ clever tactics to survive.
Arctic Fox Dive Bombs Prey Hidden in the Snow
With acute senses the arctic fox can hear lemmings under the snow. To catch one he uses a special pouncing technique known as ‘moussing’. But moussing isn’t always easy-–especially for a beginner!
Reindeer Noses Really Do Glow Red
Reindeer traditionally pull sleighs and have a popular reputation for red, glowing noses. But behind this folklore there is some surprising truth – an in-genius adaptation which helps them survive the extremes.
Jaguar Attacks Caiman Crocodile
With their aquatic skills – and powerful bite – jaguars are able to prey on the crocodile-like caiman. An extraordinary act of such predation was filmed by a tourist in Brazil’s Pantanal.
Did the American Cheetah Make the Pronghorn Fast?
The American pronghorn is the second fastest land mammal on the planet - reaching speeds of fifty miles an hour. But it’s pace long baffled scientists. It’s speculated that an arms race between the american cheetah and the pronghorn may be the reason for the antelope’s remarkable speed.
The Story of Cats | Into the Americas | Preview
In this conclusion, we discover how cats first crossed from Asia into North America and how they went on to become the top predators of the continent. Today there are 13 feline species in the Americas – from the mighty jaguar, to the urban mountain lion, to the curious ocelot and from the Canada lynx to the nimble margay.
The Story of Cats | Asia to Africa | Preview
In the first episode, we discover how the first cats arose in the forests of Asia, how they spread across the continent, and later came to conquer Africa. We reveal how they evolved flexible limbs to climb, giant bodies to survive in the cold, and super senses to catch prey. Ultimately we discover how becoming social made the lion, king of the savannah.
Meet the 'Monkey Cat'
The clouded leopard is the most ancient type of cat alive today and its genetic blue print is shared by all cats. Every feline species alive today shares the clouded leopard’s razor sharp canines, heightened senses and their extreme agility.
Grumpy-Faced Cat is a Mountain Survivor
Pallas’s cats have learned to cope with mountain life. They often live in rock dens, which keep them well protected. They hunt insects, small rodents, and birds by using rocks for cover. But out in the open these 9 pound cats are vulnerable to attack from eagles and wolves, so they move with extreme caution.
Wildlife Vets Take Down Giraffe — To Save It!
Men and women in charge of caring for Uganda’s wildlife have gathered from across the entire country to capture a rare Rothschild's giraffe. Their goal is to transport the animal across the Nile River, to an area safe from oil drilling.
Giraffe Road Trip
Wildlife veterinarians in Uganda load up a specially built vehicle with a herd of Rothschild's giraffes. Their destination is the other side of the Nile River, where they'll be protected from the effects of oil drilling.
Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants
A population of rare Rothchild’s giraffes are endangered due to poaching and oil drilling plans in the African Nation of Uganda. Dr. Julian Fennessy and the Uganda Wildlife Authority work out an ambitious plan to protect the species.
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