0:00:01 > 0:00:03Today on Roar -
0:00:03 > 0:00:06the Siberian tiger cubs are now a year old
0:00:06 > 0:00:09and they're driving Mum and Dad mad
0:00:09 > 0:00:12because they've outgrown their enclosure
0:00:12 > 0:00:16Today the keepers are planning a massive tiger move.
0:00:37 > 0:00:38LION ROARS
0:00:38 > 0:00:40CAT MEOWS
0:00:40 > 0:00:44Welcome to a brand-new series of Roar. I'm Rani.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47And I'm Johny. We're so excited to be back for more animal fun
0:00:47 > 0:00:51what better way than to kick things off with these guys -
0:00:51 > 0:00:53the beautiful black-and-white ruffed lemurs.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56These are just one of the hundreds of creatures
0:00:56 > 0:00:58we're going to be seeing this series.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Johny, I've had it on quite good authority
0:01:00 > 0:01:03that you made quite a good impression on the keepers.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Oh, Rani, you know, I thought so.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08They don't call me Dr Dolittle for nothing.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12Johny, I think they should start calling you Dr Domore!
0:01:12 > 0:01:14And the dung pile is a-calling.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- Go on, it's not going to clean itself.- Unbelievable.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20Let's get on with the show and the new series.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22Come on, Johny, put your back into it.
0:01:23 > 0:01:29Coming up - Rani faces off with a herd of hungry giraffe.
0:01:29 > 0:01:30SHE LAUGHS
0:01:30 > 0:01:34I'm sure it's the funniest thing I've ever done for Roar!
0:01:36 > 0:01:39Johny and the gang find out why it's not a good idea
0:01:39 > 0:01:41to ignore an elephant at feeding time.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43ELEPHANT SNEEZES
0:01:43 > 0:01:47There you go. That's how they get rid of a blocked nose.
0:01:47 > 0:01:52And we find out who's the bravest presenter on the park.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54Eugh!
0:01:56 > 0:01:59But we kick off today's show at the big cat section.
0:02:00 > 0:02:06Last year on Roar, Malchek and Nika, the Siberian tigers,
0:02:06 > 0:02:08gave birth to three beautiful little cubs.
0:02:08 > 0:02:13Everyone at the park was thrilled with the news because Siberian tigers
0:02:13 > 0:02:16are on the brink of extinction in their wild habitats
0:02:16 > 0:02:18in the eastern regions of Russia and Asia.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22Since their birth, the youngsters have gone from strength to strength
0:02:22 > 0:02:24and they're growing fast.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28So fast, in fact, that the family are beginning to outgrow their enclosure.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33The only way to provide them with more space to play in
0:02:33 > 0:02:36is to give them access to the enclosure next door.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38But, before they can do that,
0:02:38 > 0:02:41the keepers will have to move out the current residents -
0:02:41 > 0:02:44two other feisty felines - Sumatran tigers Inda and Amir.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51This sounds like a job for king of cool, the captain of the cat crew,
0:02:51 > 0:02:54Jim Vassie.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56As you can see, at the moment we're standing outside
0:02:56 > 0:03:00the Siberian tiger enclosure which is quite a big size.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03But, not for Mum, Dad and three cubs.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06The cubs are getting bigger, so we've got a problem with space.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10So, we've got a plan to move some tigers and give these more space.
0:03:10 > 0:03:16If we come up this way. As I said, this is the Siberian enclosure
0:03:16 > 0:03:18and next door is the Sumatran's enclosure,
0:03:18 > 0:03:20which is roughly the same size.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23So, what we intend to do is we're going to open a slide here,
0:03:23 > 0:03:24when we're ready,
0:03:24 > 0:03:28and let the Siberians have the Sumatran's cage as well.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32Here's Jim's master plan - at the moment,
0:03:32 > 0:03:35the two Sumatran tigers are in the enclosure on the left
0:03:35 > 0:03:39and the family of five Siberians are in the enclosure on the right.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43So, the two Sumatrans are going to moved
0:03:43 > 0:03:45across the park to a brand-new enclosure
0:03:45 > 0:03:48before the gates are opened to create a huge new home
0:03:48 > 0:03:50for the family of Siberians.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53But, before that can happen,
0:03:53 > 0:03:56Jim has to knock the new enclosure into shape.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00This is an empty enclosure that the Indian tigers used to have,
0:04:00 > 0:04:02but we've got a lot of clearing up to do first.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06So, we've got a lot of work to do. A lot of trees to trim and cut back.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09Make sure it's safe for the public and the tigers.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11So, this is the next thing.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18After mowing, sweeping, chopping and sawing,
0:04:18 > 0:04:22the Sumatran's new home is ready to go and so is Jim.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25We're ready for some tigers, so, bring 'em on.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28Sounds easy, but it most certainly is not.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31Before the keepers can move the Sumatran tigers
0:04:31 > 0:04:33they'll have to be sedated
0:04:33 > 0:04:37and that can be very dangerous for both the tigers and the team.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43We'll be there for all the action when the tigers make their move.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04Now, the word on the park is that these guys, these amazing giraffes,
0:05:04 > 0:05:08can actually pick the prickliest of plants
0:05:08 > 0:05:10and this one's coming in for a little treat!
0:05:10 > 0:05:13So, I've come out on the African Experience with Gareth.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16Look at this! Oh!
0:05:16 > 0:05:20They are so gentle, as well. We have to mention they're so gentle
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- and so amazing out here. - They are very gentle.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25We came out cos we wanted to see them eat this,
0:05:25 > 0:05:28but, unfortunately, we've got a bucket filled with banana
0:05:28 > 0:05:30which they're far more interested in.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- Would it be worth giving them some banana, first?- Sure.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- Do you want to?- Yeah. I have not fed with my hand.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38Here you go. Is there a way to feed...?
0:05:38 > 0:05:40Is our cameraman all right? Can you see us?
0:05:40 > 0:05:43This is unbelievable, they've gone crazy today.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47The thing is, Gareth, we've come out cos we wanted to demonstrate
0:05:47 > 0:05:50how they can eat this really prickly plant.
0:05:50 > 0:05:55Take a look. That is really sharp. Left an indentation on my fingers.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57What is this, Gareth?
0:05:57 > 0:06:00This is hawthorn, so it is a very common species in the UK,
0:06:00 > 0:06:02but it's very good for the giraffe,
0:06:02 > 0:06:05it enables them to use a lot of their natural adaptations.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09In Africa they feed mainly on Acacia, which is a very similar plant,
0:06:09 > 0:06:13it's very prickly, it has a very formidable...
0:06:13 > 0:06:15- Naughty!- A very formidable branch
0:06:15 > 0:06:18that makes it very awkward for an animal to browse from.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20The giraffe, over the years,
0:06:20 > 0:06:22have adapted to get the best out of this plant
0:06:22 > 0:06:24and also utilise it for their own benefit.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27They have some good adaptations, they have really thick lips,
0:06:27 > 0:06:30elongated faces and the teeth are all at the back, as well,
0:06:30 > 0:06:34so they can push all this food in as far as they can get it to chew.
0:06:34 > 0:06:40Do you want to hold a piece of banana? You will see they have a tongue that is about 45cm long.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44Which enables them to get another 45cm into the plant,
0:06:44 > 0:06:46and benefit from that, as well.
0:06:46 > 0:06:47Oh, my goodness!
0:06:47 > 0:06:49SHE LAUGHS
0:06:49 > 0:06:55I'm sure this is the funniest thing I've ever done on Roar!
0:06:55 > 0:06:59We wanted to see their tongues...
0:06:59 > 0:07:01If I hold... There!
0:07:01 > 0:07:03Oh! Did you see that?
0:07:03 > 0:07:06That was unbelievable.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10The youngest are the most playful. Oh, my goodness!
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Gareth, you know when I was coming up here today
0:07:12 > 0:07:14to give them some prickly plants
0:07:14 > 0:07:16I was like, "Oh, they'll have a taste."
0:07:16 > 0:07:19I didn't, for one second, imagine I'd be rolling all over the floor,
0:07:19 > 0:07:22they'd have their heads in, it's been absolutely brilliant.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- Thank you for letting us get so close.- You're welcome.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35HE STRAINS
0:07:35 > 0:07:37We all know an elephant never forgets,
0:07:37 > 0:07:41but will it be the same for deputy head of the ele section, Liz Morris?
0:07:41 > 0:07:44It's time for Ask The Keeper cos this lot are waiting
0:07:44 > 0:07:46keen with their questions.
0:07:46 > 0:07:47Are you ready, guys?
0:07:47 > 0:07:48- KIDS:- Yes.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- Liz, are you ready?- Er, yeah.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52SHE LAUGHS
0:07:52 > 0:07:53Who have we got here?
0:07:53 > 0:07:56This is Sheba, she's 32.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58And is Sheba a she?
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- She is a she. - Why are they so wrinkly?
0:08:00 > 0:08:04Obviously, they'd be living in Africa and it's very, very hot,
0:08:04 > 0:08:06so instead of putting suntan lotion on,
0:08:06 > 0:08:09they need to put mud on their skin to act as a kind of suntan lotion.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11So, the more wrinkles they have,
0:08:11 > 0:08:13the more water they can hold in their skin
0:08:13 > 0:08:15and the more mud they can hold on as well.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18Even though Sheba looks quite old because she's wrinkly,
0:08:18 > 0:08:19she's got very good skin.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21Why do they sneeze?
0:08:21 > 0:08:22Why do they sneeze?
0:08:22 > 0:08:25I suppose the same reason that we sneeze, really.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27Look at their trunk, that's their nose.
0:08:27 > 0:08:32They can get lots of hay and dust and all sorts stuck up there,
0:08:32 > 0:08:35so I think they sneeze just to clear it all out.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37They use their trunk for so many things,
0:08:37 > 0:08:38for drinking, breathing, eating,
0:08:38 > 0:08:42so maybe they need to sneeze to keep it all nice and clean.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46What if their nose gets blocked, how do they get it out?
0:08:46 > 0:08:49If you stop feeding her she might sneeze all over you
0:08:49 > 0:08:52to get your attention.
0:08:52 > 0:08:53ELEPHANT SNEEZES
0:08:53 > 0:08:57There you go! That's how they get rid of a blocked nose.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Have we got another question?
0:09:01 > 0:09:07When they're little, how long does it take for them to be able to walk?
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- Good question. - That's a very good question.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12Baby elephants can be on their feet within minutes,
0:09:12 > 0:09:15within 20 minutes they can be up, they might not be very sturdy,
0:09:15 > 0:09:17but in the wild the mum wants them
0:09:17 > 0:09:19up and running away from any potential predators
0:09:19 > 0:09:22There's not many predators that would attack elephants,
0:09:22 > 0:09:26but when they are babies, lions and things like that may pray upon them.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28Are elephants really afraid of mice?
0:09:28 > 0:09:30It's actually a bit of a myth.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34Like us, things can make us jump, can't they? Like a mouse,
0:09:34 > 0:09:35if it runs across it can make us jump.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38Half the time, they probably don't even see the mouse,
0:09:38 > 0:09:41their eyesight's not that great, it's their sense of smell.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44By the time has run off, they probably haven't noticed.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47You've answered pretty much all of our questions,
0:09:47 > 0:09:53except, earlier on, we did do a bit of research to try and catch you out.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57I'm going to confer with these guys and ask you the killer question.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05I think that's a tough one, do you want to ask it?
0:10:05 > 0:10:06Go on, then, Rachel.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09We've got the killer question and Rachel's going to ask it.
0:10:09 > 0:10:11- Are you ready?- No.- You'll have to be!
0:10:11 > 0:10:12Take it away, Rachel.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16How much food does one elephant consume in a year?
0:10:16 > 0:10:20Ooh! How big's the elephant? Ooh! Ooh!
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- OK, let's say a fully grown elephant. - Oh, my goodness.
0:10:24 > 0:10:29Well, in the wild, they roughly eat 150kg a day.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- But you want to know in a year.- Yes.
0:10:34 > 0:10:41So, by 100, 365 days, 36,000, 72,000...
0:10:41 > 0:10:45average 50,000-60,000 kilos.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49It's right! You did well, Liz.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- That's a lot of food, innit, guys? - That's quite a lot.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54What do you reckon, guys, thumbs up or thumbs down?
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- Thumbs up.- Thumbs up.- Thank you.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00Make sure you catch the next Ask The Keeper.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10It's the day of the big tiger move.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12The Siberian tiger cubs are growing fast
0:11:12 > 0:11:15and the family need more room for the cubs to play in.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19So the keepers have decided to give them the enclosure next door
0:11:19 > 0:11:21as well as their present home.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24The problem is that at the moment, the Sumatran tigers,
0:11:24 > 0:11:26Inda and Amir, live there.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29Today they're being moved to a new enclosure
0:11:29 > 0:11:30on the other side of the park.
0:11:33 > 0:11:34Head of cats, Jim Vassie,
0:11:34 > 0:11:37knows that transporting tigers is never a walk in the park,
0:11:37 > 0:11:41especially as the two Sumatrans will have to be sedated first.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43TIGER GROWLS
0:11:43 > 0:11:45One of the biggest problems is darting an animal.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48It is dangerous because once they've gone down,
0:11:48 > 0:11:50you don't know if they are asleep.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52Also, safety aspect of us having to go in the shed
0:11:52 > 0:11:55once we've knocked them down and then get them out,
0:11:55 > 0:11:57in a crate to be able to transport them.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02There's a lot that could go wrong. Touch wood, it should go smoothly.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05Park vet Jane has arrived to knock out the Sumatrans
0:12:05 > 0:12:07with a tranquilizer dart.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11To give her an easier shot, Jim's team have already been hard at work
0:12:11 > 0:12:15and rounded the Sumatrans into the shed where they usually sleep.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18Sometimes when they're in the enclosure things are more difficult.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19They're harder to dart.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22Jim and his team have done a good job getting them in the shed
0:12:22 > 0:12:24so it's going to make things easier.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- Ready to go?- Yeah. - Let's do it, then.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31When shifting tigers, a removal van just won't do.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34So, the team have brought specially reinforced crates.
0:12:35 > 0:12:41Because sedating tigers is such a dangerous and stressful job,
0:12:41 > 0:12:43our cameras have been asked to stay well back.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47But we've still managed to arrange a close-up view of the action
0:12:47 > 0:12:50because Jane is wearing our special vet cam.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55After loading the dart into a pressurised gun,
0:12:55 > 0:12:57Jane sneaks up to sedate the male tiger, Amir.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01And she isn't given a warm welcome.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04TIGER ROARS
0:13:07 > 0:13:09TIGER ROARS
0:13:11 > 0:13:13OK, you're very good.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17TIGER ROARS
0:13:17 > 0:13:22The drugs must be injected into a fleshy part of Amir's body.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Go on, turn around a little bit.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26Turn round so we can see your bottom.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28If they hit a vital organ, it could be fatal.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- Ready?- Yeah.
0:13:31 > 0:13:32- DART FIRES - That's in.
0:13:32 > 0:13:33Perfect. Well done.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36It's a good job Jane's a sharp shooter.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38I've just darted Amir, it went very well.
0:13:38 > 0:13:43You could probably hear him making a lot of noise and he was also mouthing at me through the bars.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47He was quite calm, actually, despite the noise, hopefully it'll go well.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51Going in with a sedated tiger is potentially deadly.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53Jane must be certain that Amir is fully asleep.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57So she prods him with her secret weapon - a broom.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01With no sign of movement, the team head in.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05Any movement, then everyone just leave the shed.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08It's not everyday that Jane gets this close to one of the tigers,
0:14:08 > 0:14:11but she grabs the opportunity to give him a health check.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13Where's the microchip scanner?
0:14:13 > 0:14:15He should have one.
0:14:15 > 0:14:16BEEP
0:14:16 > 0:14:19Lovely. We're going to take some blood while he's in the shed.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23She checks his teeth and takes a blood sample that she'll analyse later.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25Right, let's take him to the crate.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27On three. Three.
0:14:27 > 0:14:28Yeah, go.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30Slow up.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35Sumatrans might be the smallest tigers in the world, but Amir still weighs 150 kilos.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38Moving this big boy ain't easy.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42What you been feeding him?!
0:14:42 > 0:14:44Eh?
0:14:44 > 0:14:47Right, we've got some jaw movement, so let's get him in now!
0:14:47 > 0:14:51Jane's spotted movement in Amir's jaw which means he's beginning to wake.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54It's not good for the tiger's health to be resedated,
0:14:54 > 0:14:56so the team have to move fast.
0:14:56 > 0:14:57- More?- More.
0:14:58 > 0:14:59More.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- Good.- In the nick of time, Amir's safely in the crate.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Now he's in the crate.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08Now it's on the Land Rover and quickly round to his new cage
0:15:08 > 0:15:10and get him out as soon as possible.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13Go for it, yeah.
0:15:13 > 0:15:19It's now a race against time to get this dangerous cat to his new home before he wakes up fully.
0:15:23 > 0:15:24On three, one, two, three.
0:15:24 > 0:15:28And, with the crate in position, the keepers make a quick getaway.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- He's looking out the gap there. - Hello, chap.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34How are you doing?
0:15:34 > 0:15:36We've done the first tiger, a male, Amir,
0:15:36 > 0:15:39he's doing very well, so, on to the next.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42Amir's partner, Inda, is the next to be moved.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44The team will be treating her with extra care
0:15:44 > 0:15:48because Jim has a feeling that she might be expecting cubs.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50Now we've come back to move the female.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52Obviously, that's going to be a bit longer
0:15:52 > 0:15:55because we want Jane to check whether she's pregnant,
0:15:55 > 0:15:57fingers crossed, she might be.
0:15:57 > 0:16:02Come back later for another big move, and, with any luck, some big news.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06# Bonkers. #
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- What type of fish is the brightest? - I don't know.
0:16:10 > 0:16:11A sunfish!
0:16:11 > 0:16:13THEY GIGGLE
0:16:14 > 0:16:15SHE BARKS
0:16:15 > 0:16:17SHE PANTS
0:16:17 > 0:16:19DOG BARKS
0:16:19 > 0:16:21What goes zzub zzub?
0:16:21 > 0:16:24A bee flying backwards.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32What things do farmers talk about while milking cows?
0:16:32 > 0:16:33Udder nonsense.
0:16:33 > 0:16:35SHE MOOS
0:16:35 > 0:16:38THEY LAUGH
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- SHE SNIFFS - When there's a whiff of food around
0:16:46 > 0:16:50I am never far behind and it happens to be the same for the bush dogs.
0:16:50 > 0:16:55So, what better time to get up close and personal with them than dinner time and I'm with keeper, Rich.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- Hi, Rich.- Hi.- Are we going in there with the bush dogs?
0:16:58 > 0:16:59They're all around.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01Look at the little cuties.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04With the dogs, generally, it's always good to keep your distance a little.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07They are friendly, that's Moley, the one that was hand-raised,
0:17:07 > 0:17:11he is a friendly lad, but it's easier to keep your fingers out of harm's way.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13OK, so how are we going to do this food, then?
0:17:13 > 0:17:16Lots of little bits, it makes them search a bit more.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18Throw it round the enclosure, few bits into the pond
0:17:18 > 0:17:21cos they enjoy going into the water to cool down and play.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24Hopefully they'll show off today.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26There you go, here they come, as well.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28Come on!
0:17:28 > 0:17:32You could actually see Moley going in and he's putting his head straight under the water.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- He's not scared at all, is he? - Not at all. He's quite at home.
0:17:35 > 0:17:36He looked like an otter.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39That's all part of why they are so good at hunting.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42They've got sleek hair, which is good for going through water.
0:17:42 > 0:17:47Their ears lay flat a little bit, so it stops less water going in.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51They're quite well adapted for living and playing around water.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53He just shook like a proper dog.
0:17:53 > 0:17:58It's exactly the same as your domestic dog, it's the way they dry.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- One shake, done.- They're eating that quite quickly, as well.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03Moley often has his dinner by the little ones,
0:18:03 > 0:18:05so he knows he has to eat quite quickly.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08There's the pups. How many have we got here?
0:18:08 > 0:18:11There's four pups. There's Moley, here, there's another put come out.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15Mum's normally out, but she's finding the heat a bit too much.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17Moley's going again! Moley's going again!
0:18:17 > 0:18:20Oh! Oh! Oh!
0:18:20 > 0:18:27- Oh! Those little pups may not want to go in the water but they're willing to take food off Dad.- Yep.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30It's been great to see them, Rich, they're little cuties,
0:18:30 > 0:18:31but I think they want a bit of food.
0:18:31 > 0:18:36We have some, so what says you, we just chuck some here so they don't have to go into the water.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- No worries.- Come on, then.- Come on.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42There you go, finally getting fed.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46Have you discovered the Roar online game yet?
0:18:46 > 0:18:49It's easy to find on the CBBC website
0:18:49 > 0:18:50and it's great fun.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54In honour of our new series, we've also added a brand-new enclosure
0:18:54 > 0:18:58where you'll find some exciting new animals.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01Every day on Roar we'll give you a cheat code.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04That will unlock food and treats for your animals.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07Today, it's "wood4". Happy gaming.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22I'm off to see the Gelada baboons.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26These extraordinary monkeys come from the high mountains of Ethiopia
0:19:26 > 0:19:28where there are very few trees.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32They mainly eat grass and seeds, but, apparently,
0:19:32 > 0:19:35the pair at the park have developed a taste for onions.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37Spring onions and leeks, Jo, what's going on?
0:19:37 > 0:19:41I just thought that we could give the Geladas a bit of a treat.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44What a mad noise they're making, they sound quite human, don't they?
0:19:44 > 0:19:46Yeah, they do sound quite human.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49"Ha!" "Ha!" Who have we got here, Jo?
0:19:49 > 0:19:54These are Geladas, we've got our male, Agolo, and our female, Gima.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57Gima definitely seems hungry.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01- Yeah, they want the spring onions. - Shall we give it to them straight away?
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- Yeah.- How are we going to do this?
0:20:03 > 0:20:06Do we give it to them whole, or are we going to peel it for them?
0:20:06 > 0:20:09Well, they like peeling bits off that they don't want,
0:20:09 > 0:20:10if you just give them whole.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12I'll give him one first.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15He's a bit distracted at the moment.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19He's quite interested by me, isn't he? He's looking at me.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22They look right into your eyes, that's amazing.
0:20:22 > 0:20:28So, their hands are dexterous enough to be able to peel them.
0:20:28 > 0:20:32If you look at their hands, they're quite small, they're quite stumpy,
0:20:32 > 0:20:35but they're brilliant for what they do best
0:20:35 > 0:20:36and that's grazing.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39They don't seem to be able to get enough of them. Do they like it?
0:20:39 > 0:20:42Yeah, they don't get them often, it's a big treat for them.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46He's got massive teeth, do they ever use their teeth to peel back?
0:20:46 > 0:20:50Teeth aren't for eating for them, it's mainly for display purposes,
0:20:50 > 0:20:54out in the wild if they're in bachelor groups or family groups,
0:20:54 > 0:20:56they'd mainly be used for display purposes
0:20:56 > 0:20:58if they were fighting off another male, maybe.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01I've noticed when he looks at me sometimes
0:21:01 > 0:21:04he does this weird thing with his eyebrows, what's that all about?
0:21:04 > 0:21:08Baboons have got quite a lot of expressions that they make.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10Sometimes it could be a threat.
0:21:10 > 0:21:15They're mainly for display purposes, it's what we call eye-flashing.
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- He's threatening you a little bit. - Is he?- Back off.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22Although he likes taking food from you, he's just giving you a warning.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24Stay away, keep your distance.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27I'll get a little further away from him, then.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30I'll give him more. Let's see what he does with this one, then.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32He's never had a whole leek before...
0:21:32 > 0:21:35Really? OK, let's see what he does with it.
0:21:35 > 0:21:40I think he's enjoying those leeks. I can smell his breath from here!
0:21:40 > 0:21:43I reckon the second course is going to have to be some mints.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53As part of a very big cat operation,
0:21:53 > 0:21:57Inda the Sumatran tiger is about to follow her mate, Amir,
0:21:57 > 0:21:59and move into their new home.
0:21:59 > 0:22:04But, to add to the day's excitement, the team think she may be pregnant.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07Now we're going to dart Inda, she's also in the shed,
0:22:07 > 0:22:13hopefully it will be the same as last time and we're going to take a blood sample to see if she's having cubs,
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- so fingers crossed it all goes well. - Sedating a tiger is always risky.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20And if an animal's pregnant, the risks are even higher.
0:22:20 > 0:22:27It's a huge responsibility for Jane, but she is highly skilled and well-practised with the dart gun.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32DART FIRES Great.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34It's another perfect shot.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37Now the team must wait for the drugs to take effect.
0:22:37 > 0:22:41Sumatran tigers come from Sumatra in Indonesia.
0:22:41 > 0:22:45About 6,000km south of their Siberian cousins.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48They are critically endangered in the wild
0:22:48 > 0:22:50with only a few hundred left.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55So, new cubs are like gold dust, and everyone in the park
0:22:55 > 0:22:58is excited about the prospect of a pregnancy.
0:22:58 > 0:23:02As soon as she's confident that Inda's fully sedated,
0:23:02 > 0:23:05Jane moves in to check her belly
0:23:05 > 0:23:08for any sign that she might be carrying cubs.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12To cover all the angles, she's still wearing Vet Cam,
0:23:12 > 0:23:15and we've also given her a small camera to keeper Ben.
0:23:15 > 0:23:16It's an exciting moment,
0:23:16 > 0:23:20as everyone waits to hear what Jane has discovered,
0:23:20 > 0:23:23but Inda isn't giving much away.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26She looks very healthy, in good condition.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29I couldn't feel cubs - that's not to say she's not pregnant.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32The big cats can be hard to feel.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35We've got a blood sample, so in a few days we should know the answer.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38So, the team will be in suspense for a bit longer.
0:23:38 > 0:23:44But just in case she IS pregnant, they move Inda with extra care.
0:23:44 > 0:23:48Who's not lifting?! LAUGHTER
0:23:53 > 0:23:55- That's it.- Lovely job.
0:23:55 > 0:24:01After a team effort, both Sumatrans are safely in their new bedrooms.
0:24:01 > 0:24:05The day went really well.
0:24:05 > 0:24:06Even surprised ourselves.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09The tigers surprised us - they did what we wanted.
0:24:09 > 0:24:10So, we're very happy.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12Let's go.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15Before long, Inda and Amir are groggy but awake
0:24:15 > 0:24:17and ready to check out their new pad.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29They've both come out of the sheds.
0:24:29 > 0:24:30Still a little bit wobbly.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34But, yeah, I think they'll settle in pretty good and pretty quick.
0:24:34 > 0:24:38Now that Inda and Amir are safe in their new home,
0:24:38 > 0:24:42keeper Ben can finally let the family of Siberian tigers
0:24:42 > 0:24:44into their new enclosure.
0:24:46 > 0:24:50With twice the area to play in and explore,
0:24:50 > 0:24:52the cubs are loving it!
0:25:12 > 0:25:14Unfortunately, it's that time again -
0:25:14 > 0:25:16it's nearly the end of the show.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20We thought we'd pop up and meet Chris in the Discovery Zone,
0:25:20 > 0:25:21who wanted to show us these guys.
0:25:23 > 0:25:25The Madagascan hissing cockroaches.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- Hiya, Chris.- Hi. - Why are these special, then?
0:25:28 > 0:25:31They're called hissing cockroaches. I can't hear them hiss.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33Put your ear close!
0:25:33 > 0:25:34Go on!
0:25:34 > 0:25:36I'm not doing it!
0:25:36 > 0:25:39OK... I'll let you into a little secret.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41If they were hissing, you'd hear from ten feet away.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44- Wow!- You don't have to be close.
0:25:44 > 0:25:46COCKROACH HISSES
0:25:46 > 0:25:49- Go on - hold one.- Oh, no, no! I don't need to hold one.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51Chris is doing such a good job.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54The other thing is, with cockroaches,
0:25:54 > 0:25:56they've got quite a hard shell.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59Is it true they are indestructible
0:25:59 > 0:26:03- and are the only things that could survive a nuclear bomb?- Um...!
0:26:03 > 0:26:06- Is it a lie? - They put up with an awful lot.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10They can survive being frozen, nuclear bombs, no problem.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13They're such hardy little critters.
0:26:13 > 0:26:17- I presume that means that they're not endangered, then.- Um...
0:26:17 > 0:26:19Interesting.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22They're not endangered, but the areas that they live in
0:26:22 > 0:26:25is one of the most endangered habitats on the planet -
0:26:25 > 0:26:27Madagascar, in the forests there.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29So, these come from there.
0:26:29 > 0:26:31Yeah, they face real problems,
0:26:31 > 0:26:33like everything in Madagascar does.
0:26:33 > 0:26:34I'm convinced by Chris.
0:26:34 > 0:26:37And, you know, I'm not a great lover of cockroaches,
0:26:37 > 0:26:40but I do have to say, they're pretty and shiny,
0:26:40 > 0:26:41and I like shiny things,
0:26:41 > 0:26:44so I could be converted to be a fan of them!
0:26:44 > 0:26:45- Thank you, Chris!- Cheers, Chris.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47- Can you give us one to hold?- Eurgh!
0:26:47 > 0:26:51- I think Rani should hold one too. - We haven't got time for that!
0:26:51 > 0:26:54Why don't you guys check out what's on the next episode of Roar.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58- Rani, look at this.- Ah!
0:26:58 > 0:27:00- Next time on Roar... - THEY ROAR
0:27:00 > 0:27:04Our rangers get roaring when they take on Jade the Barbary lion.
0:27:08 > 0:27:10Baby elephants get naughty at bedtime,
0:27:10 > 0:27:14and we'll see how much chaos six youngsters can cause.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18And after their big move,
0:27:18 > 0:27:20we'll catch up with the Sumatran tigers
0:27:20 > 0:27:25and discover whether or not they've got cubs on the way.
0:27:44 > 0:27:46Subtitles by Red Bee Media Ltd