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The Wonder of Animals Series 1 Episodes

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  1. Birds of Prey

    12/12 How a bird of prey's anatomical and physiological adaptations help it dominate the skies. (R)

  2. Snakes

    11/12 Delving beneath a snake's skin to discover what makes it such a successful predator.

  3. Bats

    10/12 How tiny hairs on their wings give bats a detailed airflow map during flight.

  4. Dolphins

    9/12 How dolphins hunt using a combination of specialised anatomy and complex communication.

  5. Crocodiles

    8/12 How the crocodile's circulatory system enables it to hold its breath underwater.

  6. Great Apes

    7/12 How the great ape's brain has been adapted by its anatomy, ingenuity and sociability.

  7. Elephants

    6/12 Chris Packham explores the anatomy and physiology of the world's largest land animal. (R)

  8. Foxes

    5/12 How the fox's senses, intelligence and flexibility help it compete in the modern world.

  9. Ants

    4/12 Chris Packham explores how ants have collaborated to achieve their global success.

  10. Big Cats

    3/12 Chris Packham explores what makes big cats such good hunters.

  11. Bears

    2/12 Chris Packham explores the specialised adaptations that have enabled bears to thrive. (R)

  12. Penguins

    1/12 How the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have helped it conquer a range of habitats.