0:00:02 > 0:00:06Today on Roar, the prairie dogs are notorious escape artisits.
0:00:06 > 0:00:10We're about to release the prairie dogs, send over reinforcements.
0:00:10 > 0:00:13So, can the keepers stop them from doing a runner?
0:00:39 > 0:00:42Hello, welcome to Roar. I'm Rani.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- IN AUSTRALIAN ACCENT: - G'day! I'm Johny, and this is Bruce.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48He's a bearded dragon from Australia.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51If he's Australian, what's with the Welsh accent?
0:00:51 > 0:00:54What ya' talking about? Ya' dreaming!
0:00:54 > 0:00:56That was a perfect Australian accent.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58Yeah. Let's just get on with today's show.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Bonza!
0:01:01 > 0:01:05When it comes to coarti poo, the Roar ranger is fearless.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08Ew! I can't believe you just smelt it!
0:01:08 > 0:01:12But does he really have nerves of steel?
0:01:12 > 0:01:14I don't like it, I don't like it!
0:01:14 > 0:01:17She's a celebrity, she can do what she likes,
0:01:17 > 0:01:20and she weighs almost four tonnes.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24So, how do they get Anne to come out for a walk?
0:01:24 > 0:01:27And their grub is gruesome,
0:01:27 > 0:01:30so why would anyone want to cuddle a vulture?
0:01:33 > 0:01:37But we're starting with the prairie dogs
0:01:37 > 0:01:41because they're about to make a big move to a new home.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44Since they first arrived at the park last year,
0:01:44 > 0:01:48the 17 prairie dogs have been living inside.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52But now, a spacious outdoor enclosure has become available.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56But housing prairie dogs is a difficult business.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59There's one big problem.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03Keeper Sarah has been looking after them since they came.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06We were told that they're good at escaping from enclosures,
0:02:06 > 0:02:10that was a major issue when housing them.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12Prairie dogs come from North America.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17They're not dogs, but rodents, related to squirrels and chipmunks,
0:02:17 > 0:02:21and are famous for digging whole networks of underground burrows.
0:02:21 > 0:02:26But they don't usually escape by tunneling out of enclosures.
0:02:26 > 0:02:31Sarah was told that it's their jumping you have to watch out for.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34So, last year, she set up an experiment to find out
0:02:34 > 0:02:38how high the barriers would need to be to stop them escaping.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42Inside a wooden tower was some food. To get to it,
0:02:42 > 0:02:47the prairie dogs had to jump over the walls.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51Stage by stage, the tower grew higher,
0:02:51 > 0:02:54until it reached an impossible height.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56Surely, this would be a mission too far?
0:02:56 > 0:03:01Prairie dogs, your mission, should you choose to accept it,
0:03:01 > 0:03:04is to scale a one-metre high wall to retrieve vegetables.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13It was tricky, but somehow, they just about made it.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16APPLAUSE
0:03:16 > 0:03:18They can jump about a metre,
0:03:18 > 0:03:20which is quite high for an animal with such little legs.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26And it turns out the barrier around their new enclosure is
0:03:26 > 0:03:28already higher than that.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30So, they should be safe in here.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Keeper John will be looking after them
0:03:33 > 0:03:35when they move into this new home.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39Basically, I am now in charge of the prairie dogs.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41Before, they were in Animal Adventure.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44In that environment, they were in a building.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46So, they had a roof and four sides.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49Here, there are different elements for them.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51We have no roof.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53They can go anywhere, they can hide,
0:03:53 > 0:03:56there are hundreds of places to hide here.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59Hopefully, it'll be a lot better for them here.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05The enclosure is now ready for the prairie dogs to move in.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07But, so far, they've beaten every challenge.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10So, is it really escape proof?
0:04:10 > 0:04:13We'll find out later on.
0:04:20 > 0:04:25The ancient Egyptians thought cats were sacred.
0:04:26 > 0:04:31Often, when they died, they were turned in to mummies.
0:04:37 > 0:04:43Anne the elephant has always been a celebrity. She used to be a star in
0:04:43 > 0:04:47a circus before that kind of animal performance was widely banned.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49These days, Anne is famous
0:04:49 > 0:04:52because she's probably the oldest elephant in Europe.
0:04:52 > 0:04:58Even though no-one is quite sure how old she is, they think she's 58.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03She's been at the safari park for a few months now.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08And Johny's come to see how she's getting on.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10Most of you have taken a dog for a walk.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13But how many people have taken an elephant for a walk?
0:05:13 > 0:05:15That's what I'm going to do today,
0:05:15 > 0:05:19Andy has kindly invited me to the elephant paddock
0:05:19 > 0:05:21to let Anne the elephant out today.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24I'm looking forward to this, where do you start?
0:05:24 > 0:05:26How do you take an elephant for a walk?
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Carefully!
0:05:28 > 0:05:30What we'll do is, we'll go and get her,
0:05:30 > 0:05:35if we can have the crew stood over in the paddock, safely out of the way.
0:05:35 > 0:05:36We'll bring her out.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39That sounds like a plan, I'm loving this.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42You get into position, while we take an elephant for a walk.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51I have to say, this is incredible.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54She's actually holding on to your stick.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57You're actually taking her for a proper walk!
0:05:57 > 0:05:59Yeah, she's a pretty good girl.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03She knows what's expected of her, and, you know, holding hands.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05Come here, Anne. Come here.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Anne's quite an old elephant.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10She's a very old lady.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13Is it important to take her for a walk and keep her active?
0:06:13 > 0:06:17Yeah, what we try to do is not give Anne too much to do.
0:06:17 > 0:06:18Anne, hold it.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20So, she comes out in the yard, here.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24And she does what she wants to do. It's, kind of, up to her.
0:06:24 > 0:06:25Hold it, good girl.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29So...how many people get to do this every day, you know?
0:06:29 > 0:06:33This is something...incredibly special, I can't believe that.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37It looks like you've developed a real bond with Anne.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41Good girl. Oh, yeah, she's awesome. You know...
0:06:41 > 0:06:44She's just a really special old lady.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48And...you know, she's lovely to be around.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52I've noticed that she's picked a couple of bits and bobs.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- What's she eating?- What we do is put scatter food out here,
0:06:55 > 0:06:58we hide it in different places every day.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01She comes out and has to look and search for it,
0:07:01 > 0:07:05we bury some in the sandpit as well, so she has to dig around.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08It's elephant TV, it gives her something to do.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09And it keeps her active.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12Let's just say she's a very old lady.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15So, we don't want her charging round.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19She's never going to start running around being totally silly.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23She has her daft moments, but she's here to retire, relax,
0:07:23 > 0:07:25kick back and take it easy, really.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27Will you talk us through a day with Anne?
0:07:27 > 0:07:31In the morning, she'll get up and you'll give her a good clean?
0:07:31 > 0:07:34Well, first off, lots of shovelling.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37Muck out, give her breakfast and her medication.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40Check that she's OK, and then, she gets her bath,
0:07:40 > 0:07:43and she's scrubbed from head to foot.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Then, she comes out here, she does her thing.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48She lets us know when she's bored.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52Then, she comes back in, kicks her feet up and...kind of, bed time.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Not a bad life.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58Andy, it's been absolutely amazing giving an elephant a walk,
0:07:58 > 0:08:02but there is the tricky task of getting her back in the paddock,
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- which I'm going to leave to you. - That's fine. No problem.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15What do cows read at bed time?
0:08:15 > 0:08:16I don't know.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18Dairy tales.
0:08:19 > 0:08:20Cluck cluck cluck.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24What do you get when you cross a pig with a flea?
0:08:24 > 0:08:25Pork scratchings.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29Oink oink oink.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33How do turtles talk to each other?
0:08:33 > 0:08:34They use shell phones.
0:08:50 > 0:08:55Our Roar ranger today is 11-year-old karate expert Tai.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00When it comes to hard work, if I put my mind to it, I can get it done.
0:09:00 > 0:09:05But can he cope with poo? Because there's always poo.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07I'm not worried about poo, cos I've got a blocked nose.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10Hm, that might help!
0:09:10 > 0:09:14Right now, Tai's got to figure out what animal he's going to
0:09:14 > 0:09:17help with today.
0:09:17 > 0:09:18He's got two clues.
0:09:18 > 0:09:23Clue one, some pictures of a strange animal.
0:09:23 > 0:09:24Clue two, an egg.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32Hm, could be something that eats eggs.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Or something that lays eggs.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37What about that picture?
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Hm... I know a lot about animals,
0:09:39 > 0:09:41but I've never seen an animal like this.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43Come on, Tai. Take a guess.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47I think it's a ring-tailed lemur, but do they eat eggs?
0:09:47 > 0:09:49A lemur?
0:09:49 > 0:09:50Let's find out.
0:09:55 > 0:09:56It's the coati's.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59Yes!
0:09:59 > 0:10:01The ring-tailed coati comes from
0:10:01 > 0:10:04the forests of South America.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06It's related to the raccoon,
0:10:06 > 0:10:07not to the lemur.
0:10:10 > 0:10:11Hi, I'm Tai.
0:10:11 > 0:10:12Hello, I'm Michaela.
0:10:12 > 0:10:13We're going to be working with the coatis,
0:10:13 > 0:10:16where you're going to get up close and personal with them.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19But, I'm afraid, it is going to be a bit smelly.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24Tai shouldn't worry, after all, he's got a blocked nose.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27But some smells cut right through.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30Ahhh! Why does it smell so bad?
0:10:30 > 0:10:32Well, their poo is quite strong.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35Now, don't worry, they will move out of our way.
0:10:35 > 0:10:36They don't bite, do they?
0:10:36 > 0:10:38No, they won't bite you, they're very friendly.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43The coatis are new to the park this year.
0:10:44 > 0:10:45There's Ringo, the male,
0:10:45 > 0:10:48Zoe. At seven, she's the oldest.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Talulah, who has white around her ears.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57And Big Mama, who really is quite big.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04All of them are brilliant at climbing.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07They are so athletic!
0:11:07 > 0:11:10That's because in the forest, they spend a lot of time in the trees.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14Tai's noticed something else.
0:11:14 > 0:11:19She's got a really big, long nose. And she can move it like that.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21All the way round.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25I've never seen anything like it, never ever, ever.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28Despite their flexible noses,
0:11:28 > 0:11:32they don't seem to mind the terrible pong.
0:11:32 > 0:11:37- I can feel the smell in my throat. - I did say it was smelly!
0:11:37 > 0:11:41These guys are quite tricky, they like to poo where we can't get to it.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45It means that you have to crawl under there and pick that up.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47Is that all right?
0:11:47 > 0:11:52You're a lot smaller than me, so it should be a bit easier.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Um, I think I can smell wee.
0:11:55 > 0:12:00Animal keepers have got to tackle the bad jobs as well as the good.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03And now, we'll see if Tai's got what it takes.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11The poo is...squidgy, brown and sandy...
0:12:11 > 0:12:13and smelly.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16Ew, I can't believe you just smelt it!
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- Go on.- No, thanks!
0:12:21 > 0:12:25If Tai can handle that, cleaning out their beds should be a doddle.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29If you just lift up the hay, can you see any wetness?
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- It actually feels quite dry to me. - No, I can't see any wetness.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36OK. We have got another bed, which is just over there,
0:12:36 > 0:12:38would you like to go and check that one?
0:12:38 > 0:12:42Oh, yeah, there's wee.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- If you want to pop that inside. - Oh, nice, fresh hay.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47Phew!
0:12:49 > 0:12:51When the place is clean and the beds are made,
0:12:51 > 0:12:54it's time to feed the coatis.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57That's not as straighforward as it sounds.
0:12:57 > 0:13:02Find out later what Tai and the coatis make of each other,
0:13:02 > 0:13:06when they get really up close and personal.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13Out in the wild, when you see the vultures circling,
0:13:13 > 0:13:18you can bet there's been some bad news.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22Cos vultures are scavengers. They don't hunt for themselves,
0:13:22 > 0:13:25but feast on animals that are already dead.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29And, quite frankly, it's not a pretty sight.
0:13:29 > 0:13:35But does that make vultures scary, gruesome and bad?
0:13:35 > 0:13:37Rani's gone to find out.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40Now, the word vulture sends a chill down my spine,
0:13:40 > 0:13:43Apparently, this shouldn't be the case.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46Head falconer Jimmy is going to put me at ease.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- Hello.- So, this isn't filling me with confidence,
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- is this left over from feeding time? - No, it's plastic.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- Aw, Jimmy, you've ruined it! - Don't panic.
0:13:56 > 0:13:58Everyone at home was going, "No! No!"
0:13:58 > 0:14:04This plastic carcass is here to make feeding time more realistic.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07Now, you've got gloves there, never a good sign!
0:14:07 > 0:14:10We're going to put food inside for the vultures.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12We need to get kitted up.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14So, how are we going to feed them?
0:14:14 > 0:14:18Because I can see some holes just down here, in the buffalo.
0:14:18 > 0:14:22Yeah, basically, we're going to put little bits of chicken in there.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25Then we're going to let the vultures out,
0:14:25 > 0:14:27so, if you help me, that'd be great.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30Any hole? Do they have a preference?
0:14:30 > 0:14:32Any hole you like, definitely.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35There's even a hole where the bum should be.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- Would they go there?- They would in the wild, certainly.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- And the eye? - Yeah, the eye socket, yeah.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- That makes it really gruesome. - It is, but we'll put some in there.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49So, the buffalo is stuffed, where are the vultures?
0:14:49 > 0:14:51- They're on their way now. - Let's take cover.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57OK, so, what kind of vultures are we expecting?
0:14:57 > 0:15:01We've got a hooded vulture.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04He's coming straight in.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- Look at that flight! - Like he's straight from the wild.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09Here come the rest of them.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11This is how it would work in the wild.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13One vulture would come in, then the rest would follow.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- Which ones are these? - These are the black vultures.
0:15:16 > 0:15:21So, we've got African hooded vultures and American black vultures.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25Now, you've put holes in this buffalo to show us how they feed.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28Something like this is really gruesome.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31There's no skin left on the teeth, or over the ribs.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35Is that what a vulture would do to a buffalo, or how they'd find it?
0:15:35 > 0:15:37Would they go, "That looks appetising"?
0:15:37 > 0:15:39It's what they'll do in the wild,
0:15:39 > 0:15:42keep feeding until there's a skeleton left.
0:15:42 > 0:15:46So, they eat absolutely everything, which is a bit grim.
0:15:46 > 0:15:47If this animal died of a disease,
0:15:47 > 0:15:50they stop that spreading to other animals.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52Wouldn't they get the disease?
0:15:52 > 0:15:55No, because they've got amazing digestive systems,
0:15:55 > 0:15:59they can overcome lots of problems that would kill us.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03Wow! So, in some ways, they're actually doing some good, then?
0:16:03 > 0:16:06Yeah, they're nature's answer to dustbin men.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08We need them to clear our rubbish,
0:16:08 > 0:16:11and the animal kingdom needs vultures in the same way.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15I've got to say, vultures have a bad rep,
0:16:15 > 0:16:19and I admit, I've always believed it, but listening to you today and
0:16:19 > 0:16:23seeing them, I actually want to say they're quite sweet and quite clean.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27They're great birds. Fantastic fun to work with.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29As you can see, they're really friendly.
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- There are a lot of things about vultures to like.- I'm convinced.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42Back with the prairie dogs, the time has come to release them
0:16:42 > 0:16:44into their new home.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48Keeper John has been told that they're great jumpers
0:16:48 > 0:16:51and desperate escape artists. So, he's taking no chances.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53What we're going to do is,
0:16:53 > 0:16:55we're going to have people standing all the way around the exhibit.
0:16:55 > 0:16:59They're going to be carrying nets and all sorts of capturing equipment.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01And now, it's time.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05We're about to release the prairie dogs, send over the reinforcements.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07With 17 prairie dogs,
0:17:07 > 0:17:12they'll need a big team to catch them if they try to escape.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18Only three? Is that it?
0:17:20 > 0:17:25The team may be small, but they are professionals.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28OK, keepers on alert, nets at the ready.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30Standing by, guys? Release the prairie dogs.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34The prairie dogs have already been moved to an indoor holding pen
0:17:34 > 0:17:37that's built under the mound.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42But now, the door has been opened to let them outside.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44They should come rushing out of this tunnel at any moment.
0:18:00 > 0:18:01Or maybe not.
0:18:03 > 0:18:04After all, in the wild,
0:18:04 > 0:18:07there are quite a few animals that eat prairie dogs,
0:18:07 > 0:18:11and a prey species that takes risks doesn't last very long.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16So, these guys are coming out, but carefully.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23Slowly, the prairie dogs emerge, and start to explore.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31They're always on the lookout for predators. When they spot
0:18:31 > 0:18:34danger, their only defence is to dive for cover down their burrows.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41But they soon discover that their new home is covered in rich
0:18:41 > 0:18:44vegetation. Which is what they eat.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46In fact, the whole place is a living banquet.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49Prairie dog heaven.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53Which means escaping is the last thing on their minds right now.
0:18:53 > 0:18:58So, the keeper catching crew can stand down.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01But once they've settled in, will they start wondering
0:19:01 > 0:19:06if the grass is greener on the other side, and make a break for it?
0:19:06 > 0:19:08We'll find out later on.
0:19:12 > 0:19:17If you're a Roar gamer, you'll know what to do with this.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20That's today's cheat code.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24Type it in and see what you get.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26And, if you're not a Roar gamer, why not?
0:19:26 > 0:19:30You'll find it on the CBBC website. It's easy to get started
0:19:30 > 0:19:32and great fun. Happy gaming.
0:19:40 > 0:19:45If there were medals for tackling poo, Roar ranger Tai
0:19:45 > 0:19:46would have one.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49He's been fearlessly helping Michaela
0:19:49 > 0:19:52clean out the very smelly coatis.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57But now the dirty work is done, the coatis are going outside.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59And they're hungry.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03In here, we've got their juicy mealworms.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- What do you think is in here?- Eggs. - Yeah, we've got their eggs.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09Now, eggs are one of their favourites,
0:20:09 > 0:20:13so, we're going to hide them on the floor and see if they can find them.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15Coatis eat all sorts of things
0:20:15 > 0:20:19and they use that incredible nose to find their food.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22The keepers often hide treats,
0:20:22 > 0:20:25to help keep up their sniffing practice.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28We'll hide them just here, I think.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34Just pop them down and then, push some of this mud over.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36Those eggs are completely hidden.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40If the coatis find them, it will be by smell alone.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44Remember where they are, don't stand on them.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- I've got a rock on mine. - Oh, well done.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49Coatis also eat bugs,
0:20:49 > 0:20:52and Michaela has some mealworms to be scattered around.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56Tai has never come across mealworms before
0:20:56 > 0:21:00and he's just discovered that he really doesn't like them.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- This is horrible! - Are they wriggling around?- Yes!
0:21:03 > 0:21:06I don't like it, I don't like it.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08Please, get off my hand.
0:21:10 > 0:21:15But now with the food ready, the coatis start to come down.
0:21:15 > 0:21:17First on the scene is Big Mama.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21And her nose goes straight into action.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26Wow, it has got my egg!
0:21:26 > 0:21:29Wow, hold on, let's see that again.
0:21:30 > 0:21:34She's playing football with the egg.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35Coatis also eat fruit,
0:21:35 > 0:21:39and because Tai is with a trained keeper,
0:21:39 > 0:21:41he can try and feed them by hand.
0:21:41 > 0:21:47Here comes Ringo, he's interested in the apple and in Tai.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49Don't, don't even...
0:21:49 > 0:21:51He's sniffing you, he's seeing who you are.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01Oh, I think they've found MY egg this time.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04Oh, yeah, that one's got it now.
0:22:04 > 0:22:06Yeah, they've got the egg.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10We've only got a few mealworms left,
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- shall we sprinkle them on the floor for them?- Yeah.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23With the work all done, how does our Roar ranger rate the day?
0:22:23 > 0:22:27Being a coati keeper was the best!
0:22:27 > 0:22:29Tai was surprised at the stink,
0:22:29 > 0:22:31but, to be honest, that's coati keeping for you.
0:22:31 > 0:22:37The room absolutely smelt so bad.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40I've never smelt anything so bad before.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44I think Tai has got what it takes to be a keeper, he was really good.
0:22:44 > 0:22:49I do karate and I like the coati.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53So, you could say that Tai is the coati kid.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04Here's a sad fact - the Siberian, or Amur,
0:23:04 > 0:23:07tiger is an endangered species.
0:23:09 > 0:23:13There are fewer than 450 left in the wild.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17So, if they each took a seat, you could get every last one of them
0:23:17 > 0:23:20on just six double-decker buses.
0:23:26 > 0:23:31The prairie dogs have been in their new enclosure for two days.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34And even though they've now scoffed all the juiciest plants,
0:23:34 > 0:23:37they're all still here.
0:23:37 > 0:23:43Well, the good news is that the prairie dogs haven't tried to escape,
0:23:43 > 0:23:48they've not even really attempted to go anywhere near the fence.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51However, saying that, instead of going over,
0:23:51 > 0:23:53they appear to be going under.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55Here's some of the tunnels.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58There are lots that they've dug themselves,
0:23:58 > 0:24:00of different sizes and lengths.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03They can go anywhere they like, they can go in,
0:24:03 > 0:24:05and we've no idea where that tunnel goes.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08That tunnel could come out over there.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12The enclosure fences do go underground a little way, and
0:24:12 > 0:24:17there are also natural barriers to stop them digging their way under.
0:24:17 > 0:24:21I don't think they could tunnel their way out of here, really.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24They can tunnel down to a certain depth, then it gets hard,
0:24:24 > 0:24:26it's very rocky at a certain depth.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29Also, in other places, it's very wet and full of clay.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32They probably wouldn't want to dig that,
0:24:32 > 0:24:35because it gets sticky and they won't like it.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37They'll only go down a couple of feet, and that'll be it.
0:24:42 > 0:24:46In fact, these prairie dogs don't seem at all interested in escape.
0:24:46 > 0:24:50They're too busy digging burrows and scoffing all the greenery.
0:24:50 > 0:24:53They love it, they adore it, you can see that.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57They've got this hard sand that they can dig in.
0:24:57 > 0:24:59They love the plant life in here.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02You'll never need a lawnmower again.
0:25:02 > 0:25:07Yeah, everything in here, they're slowly getting through.
0:25:07 > 0:25:09Hopefully, the plants will survive
0:25:09 > 0:25:12and they'll be able to keep on growing.
0:25:12 > 0:25:17So far, the prairie dogs' new home has been a great success.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20But only time will tell if they've really given up on trying to escape.
0:25:23 > 0:25:27We'll catch up with them later in the series.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51It's the end of another show, unfortunately,
0:25:51 > 0:25:53and that one was head and shoulders above.
0:25:53 > 0:25:56Speaking of head and shoulders above,
0:25:56 > 0:25:59have you seen this awesome giraffe herd?
0:25:59 > 0:26:02- Wow! We're here to talk to keeper Polly. Hi.- Hiya.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05Remind us why a giraffe's neck needs to be so long.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09I mean, they're just showing off there, look at that.
0:26:09 > 0:26:12It's mainly for feeding, so they can reach higher leaves.
0:26:12 > 0:26:16But also, they use it for fighting with males.
0:26:16 > 0:26:19So, it's like a sword fight with necks, is it?
0:26:19 > 0:26:21Yes, the males will swing their necks,
0:26:21 > 0:26:24and try to off-balance the other one.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27They use their height and strength to try and win females.
0:26:27 > 0:26:31They're known for being relaxed, chilled-out animals.
0:26:31 > 0:26:32Is it fun to look after them?
0:26:32 > 0:26:35They are nice, we've got a nice mix of characters.
0:26:35 > 0:26:38We've got some that are laid back,
0:26:38 > 0:26:40and then a few who are a bit more nervous.
0:26:40 > 0:26:44They're nice, they all get on well, it's nice looking after them.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46Admit it, you've got the little ones now,
0:26:46 > 0:26:47that's got to be great.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51It's fun seeing them. We've got three which are a year old.
0:26:51 > 0:26:56I'll tell you what, don't you lot run anywhere just yet,
0:26:56 > 0:26:58because here's what's coming up on the next episode of Roar.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02Johny's going to come face to face
0:27:02 > 0:27:05with the creature that stalks his nightmares.
0:27:06 > 0:27:09And you'll never guess what it is.
0:27:09 > 0:27:11We're going to have to get tough.
0:27:11 > 0:27:13Evil laugh, girls!
0:27:14 > 0:27:21To find out if the keeper knows what she "otter" about the otters.
0:27:21 > 0:27:25And we'll be trying not to get gobbled by Mr Snappy.
0:27:25 > 0:27:28The greediest gob in the place.
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