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The world is full
of extraordinary animals. | 0:00:00 | 0:00:03 | |
But how well
do we really understand them? | 0:00:05 | 0:00:09 | |
How do they really think and feel? | 0:00:09 | 0:00:12 | |
To find out, a team of
spy creatures is going undercover. | 0:00:13 | 0:00:17 | |
They not only look like
part of the family, | 0:00:19 | 0:00:21 | |
they behave like them, too. | 0:00:21 | 0:00:24 | |
Armed with the latest
camera technology... | 0:00:26 | 0:00:28 | |
..they are going
to travel the globe... | 0:00:30 | 0:00:32 | |
..to understand the true nature
of the animals they meet | 0:00:33 | 0:00:37 | |
and reveal how intelligent
they really are... | 0:00:37 | 0:00:41 | |
..how badly behaved they can be... | 0:00:43 | 0:00:46 | |
..how important
friendship is to them... | 0:00:48 | 0:00:51 | |
..and if it's possible | 0:00:53 | 0:00:54 | |
that they can truly love each other. | 0:00:54 | 0:00:57 | |
What they discover will change
our perception of animals forever. | 0:00:57 | 0:01:01 | |
Perhaps they are more like us
than we ever believed possible. | 0:01:04 | 0:01:09 | |
SCREECHING | 0:01:16 | 0:01:17 | |
Animals live complex lives, | 0:01:20 | 0:01:23 | |
but how sophisticated
are their emotions? | 0:01:23 | 0:01:26 | |
On the African savanna lives
one of the world's most intelligent | 0:01:30 | 0:01:34 | |
and family-focused animals - | 0:01:34 | 0:01:37 | |
the wild dog. | 0:01:37 | 0:01:38 | |
In this pack, all the puppies
belong to just one mother, | 0:01:41 | 0:01:44 | |
but are showered with affection | 0:01:44 | 0:01:46 | |
by every member
of the extended family. | 0:01:46 | 0:01:49 | |
When the adults go hunting,
a new pup makes an appearance. | 0:01:53 | 0:01:57 | |
This is spy pup.
The only giveaway | 0:02:00 | 0:02:03 | |
is the camera in his eye. | 0:02:03 | 0:02:05 | |
YELPING | 0:02:08 | 0:02:09 | |
He is here to film
the emotional dynamics of pack life, | 0:02:09 | 0:02:12 | |
but first, he must
be accepted by the pups. | 0:02:12 | 0:02:16 | |
They could easily
rip him to pieces... | 0:02:17 | 0:02:20 | |
..so he mimics their body language,
to make them feel at ease. | 0:02:23 | 0:02:27 | |
He uses the play bow. | 0:02:31 | 0:02:33 | |
It's a universal invitation
to have fun. | 0:02:33 | 0:02:36 | |
He's won them over, | 0:02:45 | 0:02:47 | |
despite his slightly-strange smell. | 0:02:47 | 0:02:50 | |
The adults, however,
may be harder to convince. | 0:02:55 | 0:02:59 | |
So, he makes a submissive gesture
and wags his tail. | 0:03:05 | 0:03:08 | |
GROWLING | 0:03:13 | 0:03:15 | |
Now accepted, he soon gains
the most intimate view | 0:03:24 | 0:03:28 | |
of wild dogs ever seen. | 0:03:28 | 0:03:30 | |
The pups beg for food
by licking the adults' mouths. | 0:03:44 | 0:03:48 | |
Fresh meat caught just for them. | 0:03:48 | 0:03:51 | |
With survival depending on teamwork, | 0:03:57 | 0:04:00 | |
affection strengthens family ties. | 0:04:00 | 0:04:03 | |
Unfortunately, it's not just
spy pup that's watching them. | 0:04:06 | 0:04:10 | |
BARKING | 0:04:14 | 0:04:15 | |
The strength of their love
is about to be tested. | 0:04:19 | 0:04:23 | |
Lions regard wild dogs as rivals. | 0:04:31 | 0:04:34 | |
She'll kill the pups, if she can. | 0:04:42 | 0:04:45 | |
Spy pup can only
lay low and observe. | 0:04:58 | 0:05:01 | |
The lioness picks up
the smell of the den. | 0:05:16 | 0:05:19 | |
The dogs try
to divert her attention. | 0:05:25 | 0:05:27 | |
WHINNYING | 0:05:27 | 0:05:29 | |
But with pups in her sight,
she won't be easily distracted. | 0:05:31 | 0:05:35 | |
The pack keeps up the diversion. | 0:05:40 | 0:05:42 | |
But it's the desperate mother
who decides to risk all... | 0:05:45 | 0:05:48 | |
..goading the lioness to attack her. | 0:05:53 | 0:05:53 | |
..goading the lioness to attack her. | 0:05:53 | 0:05:57 | |
Over and over, she teases the lion, | 0:06:15 | 0:06:17 | |
while the pack provides backup. | 0:06:17 | 0:06:19 | |
After 40 minutes
of relentless pressure, | 0:06:31 | 0:06:35 | |
the exhausted lioness
accepts defeat. | 0:06:35 | 0:06:38 | |
Spy pup had a ringside view
of this extraordinary encounter. | 0:06:41 | 0:06:46 | |
And in the aftermath, the pups
are reunited with their mother. | 0:06:46 | 0:06:51 | |
Although family affection runs deep, | 0:06:54 | 0:06:58 | |
nothing competes
with the love of a mother. | 0:06:58 | 0:07:00 | |
After the lion's visit,
it's her that cleans the den. | 0:07:05 | 0:07:05 | |
After the lion's visit,
it's her that cleans the den. | 0:07:05 | 0:07:10 | |
For her pups, it's a chance
to enjoy the dust bath. | 0:07:10 | 0:07:14 | |
Even spy pup joins the fun. | 0:07:22 | 0:07:24 | |
A mother's love is so fundamental, | 0:07:45 | 0:07:48 | |
could it be found in a relic
from a prehistoric age? | 0:07:48 | 0:07:52 | |
In Uganda, this Nile crocodile | 0:07:58 | 0:08:00 | |
is coming ashore
for a very important event. | 0:08:00 | 0:08:04 | |
Her babies are about to hatch. | 0:08:05 | 0:08:09 | |
Sharing her nest
are some very special hatchlings. | 0:08:18 | 0:08:22 | |
Ones with cameras in their eyes.
They are here to record | 0:08:25 | 0:08:29 | |
the relationship between
a mother crocodile and her young. | 0:08:29 | 0:08:33 | |
The spy hatchlings
have been filming her for days, | 0:08:38 | 0:08:41 | |
as she waits for
her real young to arrive. | 0:08:41 | 0:08:43 | |
CAWING | 0:08:44 | 0:08:46 | |
The calls of her babies
synchronise their hatching, | 0:08:47 | 0:08:50 | |
encouraging the whole brood
to emerge at once. | 0:08:50 | 0:08:54 | |
They are also cries
for her attention. | 0:09:00 | 0:09:02 | |
For three long months, | 0:09:08 | 0:09:10 | |
she protected her eggs
day and night, | 0:09:10 | 0:09:12 | |
as she waited for this moment. | 0:09:12 | 0:09:14 | |
Now, she meets her babies
for the first time. | 0:09:24 | 0:09:27 | |
They are delicate and vulnerable. | 0:09:38 | 0:09:40 | |
GROWLING | 0:09:42 | 0:09:45 | |
But they are not safe here.
She must get them to water. | 0:09:46 | 0:09:50 | |
Her solution is extraordinary. | 0:09:51 | 0:09:54 | |
Despite having
the most powerful bite in nature, | 0:10:05 | 0:10:09 | |
she carefully
gathers them in a throat pouch, | 0:10:09 | 0:10:11 | |
beneath a stockade of deadly teeth. | 0:10:11 | 0:10:13 | |
She is as gentle
as a croc could ever be. | 0:10:15 | 0:10:18 | |
Safe in her care,
tails dangling between her teeth, | 0:10:32 | 0:10:36 | |
she takes them to water. | 0:10:36 | 0:10:38 | |
She won't enjoy
her babies' company for long. | 0:10:55 | 0:10:57 | |
Crocodiles can have 80 hatchlings... | 0:11:00 | 0:11:03 | |
..and another batch is crying
for her attention. | 0:11:04 | 0:11:08 | |
CAWING | 0:11:08 | 0:11:10 | |
She won't leave any behind. | 0:11:17 | 0:11:19 | |
Even spy hatchling. | 0:11:22 | 0:11:24 | |
Safe in her cavernous mouth,
all survive unscathed. | 0:11:56 | 0:12:01 | |
And spy hatchling is still filming. | 0:12:06 | 0:12:08 | |
They still need her protection. | 0:12:15 | 0:12:17 | |
Even in the water,
just one in ten survive... | 0:12:17 | 0:12:20 | |
..for danger is everywhere. | 0:12:22 | 0:12:25 | |
A grey heron. | 0:12:27 | 0:12:29 | |
He has the pick of the bunch. | 0:12:31 | 0:12:34 | |
Crocodiles have changed little
since the age of the dinosaurs, | 0:13:05 | 0:13:09 | |
but their maternal care
is anything but primitive. | 0:13:09 | 0:13:12 | |
She'll protect her babies
for the next two months. | 0:13:15 | 0:13:18 | |
Such care becomes stronger
when whole families are involved. | 0:13:22 | 0:13:25 | |
African elephants show a much
more developed sense of love. | 0:13:30 | 0:13:34 | |
Their extended family
is made up of related females, | 0:13:37 | 0:13:41 | |
led by a wise old matriarch. | 0:13:41 | 0:13:43 | |
She holds the wisdom
of the generations | 0:13:43 | 0:13:47 | |
and this needs
to be passed on to all. | 0:13:47 | 0:13:49 | |
To infiltrate the herd,
a new spy creature is needed. | 0:13:53 | 0:13:56 | |
One based on a bird
that lives among them. | 0:13:58 | 0:14:00 | |
This is spy egret,
complete with a filming eye. | 0:14:03 | 0:14:08 | |
The first challenge will be
surviving the initial encounter. | 0:14:09 | 0:14:13 | |
It could be a brief assignment. | 0:14:17 | 0:14:20 | |
CAWING | 0:14:20 | 0:14:22 | |
He is facing 40 tonnes
of unstoppable herd. | 0:14:22 | 0:14:25 | |
His first test over, | 0:14:46 | 0:14:48 | |
it's now down to business. | 0:14:48 | 0:14:50 | |
As well as spy egret, there are
other cameras covering the action. | 0:14:52 | 0:14:56 | |
Spy tortoise can, quite literally,
get under the elephants' feet. | 0:14:59 | 0:15:04 | |
The cameras soon capture
something remarkable. | 0:15:26 | 0:15:30 | |
A vulnerable new arrival,
less than an hour old. | 0:15:36 | 0:15:40 | |
His mother must help
her new-born to his feet. | 0:15:43 | 0:15:46 | |
It's the start of the most
important relationship of his life. | 0:15:53 | 0:15:56 | |
His first steps are a challenge. | 0:16:07 | 0:16:09 | |
The bond between them will be
complete when he finally suckles. | 0:16:28 | 0:16:32 | |
Easier said than done. | 0:16:34 | 0:16:36 | |
His mother
gently guides him to the spot. | 0:16:41 | 0:16:43 | |
It's time to meet the relatives. | 0:16:50 | 0:16:52 | |
It's a big occasion. | 0:17:03 | 0:17:04 | |
Each member of the family
wants to introduce themselves. | 0:17:04 | 0:17:08 | |
They will all play a role
helping him grow up. | 0:17:12 | 0:17:16 | |
For now,
the attention is overwhelming. | 0:17:26 | 0:17:29 | |
But in the coming years,
he'll learn all he needs to know | 0:17:44 | 0:17:47 | |
for his survival
from these loving females. | 0:17:47 | 0:17:51 | |
The babies of some animals
have to find their place | 0:17:58 | 0:18:02 | |
in even larger animal families. | 0:18:02 | 0:18:04 | |
This temple in Rajasthan | 0:18:10 | 0:18:12 | |
is home to a troop
of 120 Indian languors, | 0:18:12 | 0:18:16 | |
made up of related females
and their offspring. | 0:18:16 | 0:18:19 | |
They are the most gentle and
affectionate monkeys in the world. | 0:18:20 | 0:18:25 | |
It's a sisterhood with
an unusual system of childcare. | 0:18:25 | 0:18:29 | |
To see how this works in practice, | 0:18:34 | 0:18:37 | |
a spy baby monkey
is joining the family - | 0:18:37 | 0:18:41 | |
complete with camera eye
and a range of life-like movements. | 0:18:41 | 0:18:45 | |
The plan is to blend
subtly into the crowd. | 0:18:45 | 0:18:50 | |
But the monkeys have other ideas. | 0:18:51 | 0:18:54 | |
They are more
than a little suspicious | 0:18:57 | 0:18:59 | |
of the stranger in their midst. | 0:18:59 | 0:19:01 | |
She's creating such a stir, | 0:19:06 | 0:19:08 | |
every monkey in the neighbourhood
pays her a visit. | 0:19:08 | 0:19:11 | |
Her camera reveals
the extraordinary athletic prowess | 0:19:14 | 0:19:18 | |
of these lively monkeys. | 0:19:18 | 0:19:20 | |
To escape the pandemonium, | 0:20:10 | 0:20:12 | |
the mother has set up
a baby and toddler group | 0:20:12 | 0:20:15 | |
in a quiet part of the temple. | 0:20:15 | 0:20:17 | |
But looking after baby
is a full-time occupation. | 0:20:18 | 0:20:22 | |
So, once they are three weeks old,
if Mum wants a break, | 0:20:22 | 0:20:25 | |
she has a solution -
employ a teenage baby-sitter. | 0:20:25 | 0:20:30 | |
As these young females
develop feelings of love and care, | 0:20:32 | 0:20:35 | |
they just want to hold a baby. | 0:20:35 | 0:20:37 | |
It's an arrangement
that gives the mums a break. | 0:20:39 | 0:20:43 | |
A chance to be pampered and groomed. | 0:20:45 | 0:20:47 | |
She may have a designated
baby-sitter, but here, | 0:20:50 | 0:20:53 | |
every young female
wants to play mum. | 0:20:53 | 0:20:56 | |
When everyone's had a go, | 0:21:09 | 0:21:11 | |
there's always one
left holding the baby. | 0:21:11 | 0:21:14 | |
It's a serious responsibility, | 0:21:14 | 0:21:16 | |
but the novelty soon wears thin, | 0:21:16 | 0:21:19 | |
especially when everyone else
is having all the fun. | 0:21:19 | 0:21:22 | |
The baby-sitter decides
to join the game... | 0:21:29 | 0:21:32 | |
..while the baby
clings on for dear life. | 0:21:34 | 0:21:37 | |
But some challenges test
the baby's grip to the limit. | 0:21:55 | 0:21:58 | |
An almost sheer drop of 20 metres. | 0:22:00 | 0:22:04 | |
The baby-sitter
is oblivious to the danger. | 0:22:06 | 0:22:10 | |
For the baby, a final indignity. | 0:22:19 | 0:22:21 | |
SQUEALING | 0:22:21 | 0:22:23 | |
Time for the mother
to reclaim her infant. | 0:22:25 | 0:22:29 | |
The baby-sitter wants a break, too. | 0:22:30 | 0:22:33 | |
There are plenty more volunteers,
but for both baby and mother, | 0:22:33 | 0:22:38 | |
enough is enough. | 0:22:38 | 0:22:40 | |
It seems traumatic, | 0:22:48 | 0:22:50 | |
but this is how teenagers
learn the parenting skills | 0:22:50 | 0:22:53 | |
they'll need in the future. | 0:22:53 | 0:22:54 | |
There's no shortage of love here, | 0:22:58 | 0:23:00 | |
even if, at times, it's tough love. | 0:23:00 | 0:23:03 | |
The prairies of North America, | 0:23:15 | 0:23:17 | |
home to an animal
with a surprisingly-loving nature. | 0:23:17 | 0:23:20 | |
This inquisitive soul
is the prairie dog. | 0:23:27 | 0:23:30 | |
He has a new neighbour. | 0:23:33 | 0:23:34 | |
Spy prairie dog. | 0:23:35 | 0:23:36 | |
CHIRPING | 0:23:42 | 0:23:45 | |
Everyone's curious
to see the new arrival. | 0:23:45 | 0:23:48 | |
They live in towns,
made up of around 20 family groups. | 0:23:59 | 0:24:03 | |
In these wide open spaces,
everyone relies on each other | 0:24:05 | 0:24:09 | |
to watch for danger. | 0:24:09 | 0:24:10 | |
So, to strengthen
their family connections, | 0:24:13 | 0:24:16 | |
they have an endearing way
to express their affection. | 0:24:16 | 0:24:19 | |
Kissing. | 0:24:20 | 0:24:22 | |
Like a human kiss, | 0:24:23 | 0:24:24 | |
it's thought to encourage the bond
of love and release oxytocin - | 0:24:24 | 0:24:28 | |
a pleasure hormone
that floods the brain. | 0:24:28 | 0:24:31 | |
It also helps
identify family members | 0:24:38 | 0:24:42 | |
and strangers from out of town. | 0:24:42 | 0:24:44 | |
But when a rival male
blatantly steals a kiss, | 0:24:46 | 0:24:50 | |
it doesn't go down well
with the head of the family. | 0:24:50 | 0:24:52 | |
The cheating female
wisely hides, as fur flies. | 0:25:06 | 0:25:10 | |
Love rival gone, | 0:25:41 | 0:25:43 | |
the prairie dogs regroup, | 0:25:43 | 0:25:45 | |
with an enthusiastic display
called a jump-yip. | 0:25:45 | 0:25:49 | |
The jump-yip shows the colony
is alert and on guard. | 0:25:49 | 0:25:53 | |
It also reinforces its unity, | 0:25:53 | 0:25:56 | |
ensuring everyone
is on the same wavelength. | 0:25:56 | 0:25:59 | |
Even spy prairie dog gives it a go. | 0:26:00 | 0:26:03 | |
CHIRPING | 0:26:03 | 0:26:05 | |
CHIRPING | 0:26:41 | 0:26:43 | |
BELLOWING | 0:26:46 | 0:26:48 | |
Back on the African savanna, | 0:26:48 | 0:26:51 | |
the new-born elephant
is on the move | 0:26:51 | 0:26:54 | |
and he now needs the protection
of his family more than ever. | 0:26:54 | 0:26:57 | |
The spy creatures are on duty, too. | 0:27:02 | 0:27:04 | |
As they travel, the mother uses
her tail to make sure her baby | 0:27:18 | 0:27:22 | |
is always in touching distance... | 0:27:22 | 0:27:24 | |
..for danger can come from
the most unexpected places. | 0:27:26 | 0:27:30 | |
And wild dogs can be a threat, | 0:27:30 | 0:27:33 | |
especially when they have
their own pups to protect. | 0:27:33 | 0:27:36 | |
For now, they are blissfully unaware
that the elephants are close. | 0:27:39 | 0:27:43 | |
The pups are constantly playing, | 0:27:43 | 0:27:45 | |
building the social skills they need
to be fully part of the pack. | 0:27:45 | 0:27:50 | |
ELEPHANT BELLOWING | 0:27:51 | 0:27:53 | |
But the elephants
are getting closer. | 0:27:53 | 0:27:55 | |
They could easily destroy
the den and crush the pups. | 0:27:55 | 0:27:57 | |
The dogs advance,
to meet the threat. | 0:27:58 | 0:28:02 | |
Wild dogs are effective killers, | 0:28:24 | 0:28:27 | |
able to take down
a new-born elephant. | 0:28:27 | 0:28:29 | |
But their only concern now
is the safety of their own young. | 0:28:30 | 0:28:35 | |
Stragglers are rounded up. | 0:28:35 | 0:28:38 | |
The elephants are equally concerned
for their own baby. | 0:28:40 | 0:28:43 | |
They shepherd him
behind a protective wall of legs. | 0:28:45 | 0:28:48 | |
The dogs create their own barrier
between the elephants and the den. | 0:28:50 | 0:28:54 | |
It's a showdown. | 0:28:55 | 0:28:56 | |
The matriarch leads the charge. | 0:29:00 | 0:29:02 | |
BELLOWING | 0:29:02 | 0:29:03 | |
She's the most experienced
member of the family. | 0:29:09 | 0:29:12 | |
As the conflict escalates, | 0:29:25 | 0:29:27 | |
the elephants put on
a united show of strength... | 0:29:27 | 0:29:30 | |
..with the baby hidden behind
a moving barrier of legs. | 0:29:32 | 0:29:35 | |
Eventually, the two sides
accept an uneasy truce. | 0:29:50 | 0:29:54 | |
Both loyal and loving families
know there's too much to lose | 0:29:56 | 0:30:00 | |
from further confrontation. | 0:30:00 | 0:30:02 | |
With spy tortoise
now fully accepted by the herd... | 0:30:07 | 0:30:10 | |
..the elephants bring him
along for the ride. | 0:30:12 | 0:30:15 | |
Albeit, a brief one. | 0:30:22 | 0:30:24 | |
The affection that binds
families together may be strong, | 0:30:32 | 0:30:35 | |
but the bond between courting
couples is in different realm. | 0:30:35 | 0:30:39 | |
In southern Kenya,
love is blossoming. | 0:30:41 | 0:30:44 | |
This male red-billed hornbill | 0:30:46 | 0:30:48 | |
has found the perfect spot
to bring up a family. | 0:30:48 | 0:30:52 | |
His mate is never far away. | 0:30:53 | 0:30:56 | |
He performs a little dance, | 0:30:59 | 0:31:01 | |
to entice her to take a closer look. | 0:31:01 | 0:31:03 | |
She shows her approval
by starting to spruce the place up. | 0:31:13 | 0:31:16 | |
They now face a challenge that will
test their commitment to the limit. | 0:31:22 | 0:31:26 | |
They set to work, gathering mud - | 0:31:30 | 0:31:31 | |
a central element to their plan. | 0:31:31 | 0:31:33 | |
Their aim is
to make the entrance smaller. | 0:31:48 | 0:31:48 | |
Their aim is
to make the entrance smaller. | 0:31:48 | 0:31:51 | |
They also add
poisonous millipedes to the mix, | 0:31:56 | 0:31:59 | |
creating an insect repellent that
keeps nest-raiding pests at bay. | 0:31:59 | 0:32:04 | |
The hole is shrinking fast,
so before it gets too small, | 0:32:12 | 0:32:16 | |
the female must move in. | 0:32:16 | 0:32:18 | |
This tiny chamber will become
her home for the next 12 weeks. | 0:32:18 | 0:32:23 | |
She's a willing captive, | 0:32:24 | 0:32:26 | |
even using her own droppings
to help narrow the hole. | 0:32:26 | 0:32:29 | |
She now relies on her mate
to deliver more building materials. | 0:32:31 | 0:32:35 | |
Working as a team, the female
narrows the entrance from within. | 0:32:37 | 0:32:41 | |
Their plan is to make a prison cell, | 0:32:41 | 0:32:44 | |
but one purely for her protection,
as it keeps predators, like snakes, | 0:32:44 | 0:32:49 | |
from entering. | 0:32:49 | 0:32:50 | |
Soon, the hole
is reduced to a mere slit, | 0:32:53 | 0:32:57 | |
just big enough
to squeeze in supplies. | 0:32:57 | 0:33:00 | |
Eventually, the eggs are laid. | 0:33:05 | 0:33:07 | |
Among her clutch
is a special spy egg, | 0:33:09 | 0:33:12 | |
one that will record the next
stage in this incredible story. | 0:33:12 | 0:33:17 | |
As the weeks go by, | 0:33:19 | 0:33:21 | |
her mate's only concern
is to keep his partner well fed. | 0:33:21 | 0:33:25 | |
She is completely dependent on him. | 0:33:25 | 0:33:28 | |
He brings her up to 20 large insects
each day, while she incubates. | 0:33:29 | 0:33:35 | |
But what goes in, must come out. | 0:33:37 | 0:33:40 | |
Nest hygiene is essential. | 0:33:42 | 0:33:44 | |
25 days after laying,
the moment has arrived. | 0:33:53 | 0:33:57 | |
CHIRPING | 0:33:57 | 0:33:59 | |
She has a brood of three, | 0:33:59 | 0:34:00 | |
plus one adopted chick(!) | 0:34:00 | 0:34:03 | |
Spy egg has become spy hatchling. | 0:34:03 | 0:34:06 | |
One chick takes him under her wing. | 0:34:07 | 0:34:11 | |
With more mouths to feed,
the male is in overdrive, | 0:34:13 | 0:34:16 | |
finding at least
70 insects each day. | 0:34:16 | 0:34:19 | |
They have voracious appetites... | 0:34:25 | 0:34:27 | |
..but at least
one beak doesn't need feeding. | 0:34:28 | 0:34:31 | |
The mother divvies up the food
between her growing brood | 0:34:33 | 0:34:37 | |
as best she can. | 0:34:37 | 0:34:38 | |
But after being cooped up
for over two months, | 0:34:43 | 0:34:46 | |
the lack of space
and constant quarrelling | 0:34:46 | 0:34:49 | |
is getting too much for her. | 0:34:49 | 0:34:52 | |
She starts to chisel her way out... | 0:34:52 | 0:34:54 | |
..testing the hole for size. | 0:34:57 | 0:34:59 | |
To keep her babies safe,
it must stay predator-proof. | 0:35:03 | 0:35:06 | |
It seems an impossible squeeze,
so easy to get stuck. | 0:35:09 | 0:35:13 | |
Freedom. | 0:35:28 | 0:35:29 | |
The chicks instinctively
use spittle and droppings | 0:35:33 | 0:35:36 | |
to close up the entrance again. | 0:35:36 | 0:35:38 | |
Now, the hard work can be shared. | 0:35:42 | 0:35:45 | |
Each chick needs
one insect every ten minutes. | 0:35:45 | 0:35:48 | |
One bird alone
couldn't keep up with demand. | 0:35:48 | 0:35:51 | |
Spy chick even gets a mouthful. | 0:35:51 | 0:35:54 | |
But, of course, he shares it around. | 0:35:56 | 0:35:58 | |
The parents will feed their
chicks for another three weeks, | 0:36:01 | 0:36:05 | |
until they are ready to fledge. | 0:36:05 | 0:36:07 | |
Few birds show such dedication. It's
the ultimate expression of trust. | 0:36:09 | 0:36:14 | |
They'll remain faithful
for their entire lives. | 0:36:18 | 0:36:22 | |
Not all partners
show the same devotion. | 0:36:24 | 0:36:27 | |
The cold wastes of Antarctica. | 0:36:35 | 0:36:37 | |
For Adelie penguins, | 0:36:46 | 0:36:48 | |
the challenges start the moment they
arrive from the ocean, to breed. | 0:36:48 | 0:36:52 | |
The males race
to their nesting grounds, | 0:36:54 | 0:36:56 | |
desperate for a head start
on their rivals. | 0:36:56 | 0:36:58 | |
As soon as they arrive, | 0:37:01 | 0:37:02 | |
the quarrels begin
over who gets the best nest sites. | 0:37:02 | 0:37:07 | |
Spy Adelie enters the fray. | 0:37:16 | 0:37:19 | |
But to film
their complicated love life, | 0:37:22 | 0:37:25 | |
it's vital he fits in. | 0:37:25 | 0:37:27 | |
His courtship display
makes him one of the gang, | 0:37:28 | 0:37:32 | |
as they wait
for their mates to arrive. | 0:37:32 | 0:37:33 | |
The females are fussy partners
and the males fight over pebbles, | 0:37:37 | 0:37:41 | |
to make sure they build them
the biggest and finest nests. | 0:37:41 | 0:37:45 | |
And they don't mind
who gets in their way. | 0:37:49 | 0:37:51 | |
A late arrival
hurries into the colony. | 0:38:05 | 0:38:07 | |
With the best nest sites taken,
he is forced to the outskirts, | 0:38:15 | 0:38:19 | |
where no-one wants to be. | 0:38:19 | 0:38:21 | |
It's a cold and soggy place
to build a love nest, | 0:38:23 | 0:38:26 | |
especially when the point
of the pebbles is to keep their eggs | 0:38:26 | 0:38:30 | |
raised and dry. | 0:38:30 | 0:38:31 | |
Spy Adelie helps as best he can... | 0:38:34 | 0:38:37 | |
..with a well-placed pebble cam. | 0:38:38 | 0:38:40 | |
But the latecomer isn't discouraged | 0:38:49 | 0:38:51 | |
and gathers more pebbles,
as fast as he can. | 0:38:51 | 0:38:54 | |
But round here, you can't
turn your back for a second. | 0:38:59 | 0:39:02 | |
As soon as he puts it down,
his pebble is stolen. | 0:39:02 | 0:39:05 | |
The thief embellishes
his impressive nest. | 0:39:08 | 0:39:10 | |
Oblivious, the latecomer
is travelling ever further | 0:39:12 | 0:39:15 | |
to find stones... | 0:39:15 | 0:39:16 | |
..while the crook
takes advantage of the moment. | 0:39:20 | 0:39:22 | |
He may have no moral code, but he
certainly has a magnificent nest. | 0:39:26 | 0:39:30 | |
In contrast, the latecomer's
nest remains in a sorry state | 0:39:33 | 0:39:37 | |
and the criminal penguin is getting
ever more brazen... | 0:39:37 | 0:39:41 | |
SQUAWKING | 0:39:41 | 0:39:42 | |
..taking another trophy back
to his ever-growing pile, | 0:39:44 | 0:39:47 | |
..while the latecomer
is becoming despondent. | 0:39:48 | 0:39:52 | |
To make matters worse, | 0:39:55 | 0:39:56 | |
the females have started to arrive. | 0:39:56 | 0:39:59 | |
Females often remain
faithful to their partners, | 0:40:05 | 0:40:08 | |
but only if the nests
meet their high expectations. | 0:40:08 | 0:40:11 | |
So, for the latecomer,
the pressure is on. | 0:40:15 | 0:40:18 | |
She makes a considered inspection. | 0:40:23 | 0:40:25 | |
Perhaps one last stone
will swing it? | 0:40:27 | 0:40:30 | |
He awaits her verdict. | 0:40:39 | 0:40:40 | |
Her reaction
is somewhat disappointing. | 0:40:47 | 0:40:50 | |
Nearby, the bachelor thief proudly
shows off his ill-gotten gains. | 0:40:52 | 0:40:58 | |
There is only so much
a female penguin can resist. | 0:41:00 | 0:41:02 | |
She wants a male
with a dry, raised nest, | 0:41:08 | 0:41:11 | |
where her eggs will survive. | 0:41:11 | 0:41:13 | |
And she's found one. | 0:41:13 | 0:41:15 | |
But her jilted partner
won't give up without a fight. | 0:41:20 | 0:41:23 | |
It was a brave effort, | 0:41:52 | 0:41:55 | |
but it wasn't enough. | 0:41:55 | 0:41:56 | |
She chooses the thieving male
with the finest nest. | 0:41:58 | 0:42:01 | |
Her mate makes one last plea... | 0:42:03 | 0:42:05 | |
..but it's all in vain... | 0:42:06 | 0:42:08 | |
..and he's subjected
to the final indignity. | 0:42:11 | 0:42:15 | |
But Adelies are plucky
and irrepressible birds | 0:42:30 | 0:42:35 | |
and, if you
can't beat them, join them. | 0:42:35 | 0:42:39 | |
You can always build another nest, | 0:42:40 | 0:42:43 | |
especially with
a little help from a friend. | 0:42:43 | 0:42:46 | |
Back in the warmth of Africa, | 0:42:51 | 0:42:53 | |
spy tortoise is going undercover
in more familiar territory. | 0:42:53 | 0:42:57 | |
He's spending time
with real tortoises, | 0:43:00 | 0:43:02 | |
to record what insights
into love they might offer. | 0:43:02 | 0:43:06 | |
This leopard tortoise is desperately
seeking a romantic liaison. | 0:43:07 | 0:43:11 | |
As he sets off
on this amorous quest, | 0:43:14 | 0:43:17 | |
spy tortoise plays gooseberry. | 0:43:17 | 0:43:19 | |
The hopeful suitor's technique
lacks a certain subtlety. | 0:43:28 | 0:43:31 | |
First, he gives chase. | 0:43:38 | 0:43:40 | |
And then, a bit of a barge. | 0:43:51 | 0:43:53 | |
CLUNKING | 0:43:53 | 0:43:55 | |
If you're covered by a hard shell,
it's difficult to be sensitive. | 0:43:55 | 0:43:59 | |
And there's nothing subtle
about what happens next. | 0:44:01 | 0:44:04 | |
GASPING | 0:44:23 | 0:44:26 | |
Spy tortoise is here to observe, | 0:44:32 | 0:44:35 | |
but things don't always go to plan. | 0:44:35 | 0:44:39 | |
Probably best
to forget that ever happened. | 0:45:04 | 0:45:07 | |
For our spy creatures, | 0:45:11 | 0:45:12 | |
being immersed in the world of
animals is not without its hazards. | 0:45:12 | 0:45:16 | |
In Rajasthan, | 0:45:22 | 0:45:24 | |
the temple languors have taken spy
monkey into the heart of the family. | 0:45:24 | 0:45:28 | |
But some are keen to take
the budding relationship | 0:45:29 | 0:45:32 | |
to the next level | 0:45:32 | 0:45:33 | |
and are getting
a little too familiar. | 0:45:33 | 0:45:35 | |
One seems to want to babysit her. | 0:45:39 | 0:45:42 | |
But disaster strikes. | 0:45:47 | 0:45:48 | |
An injured baby
is a cause for concern. | 0:45:50 | 0:45:53 | |
And this languor
seems to believe she's died. | 0:46:02 | 0:46:05 | |
Then,
something extraordinary happens. | 0:46:08 | 0:46:11 | |
The monkeys gather round
the motionless spy creature, | 0:46:19 | 0:46:22 | |
as if it is a real baby. | 0:46:22 | 0:46:24 | |
They react just as they do
when their own babies die. | 0:46:47 | 0:46:51 | |
A calm and contemplative mood
descends on the colony. | 0:47:00 | 0:47:03 | |
There's a sense of grief,
as well as empathy for one another. | 0:47:06 | 0:47:10 | |
Quite accidentally, our spy creature | 0:47:14 | 0:47:17 | |
is at the centre of something
extraordinary, capturing emotions | 0:47:17 | 0:47:22 | |
that have rarely been observed. | 0:47:22 | 0:47:24 | |
Such apparent expressions of grief
may not be unique to primates. | 0:47:34 | 0:47:39 | |
On the African savanna, | 0:47:48 | 0:47:50 | |
spy tortoise is party
to another unique event. | 0:47:50 | 0:47:54 | |
Giraffes are appearing
from every direction. | 0:47:59 | 0:48:02 | |
This is what they've come to see. | 0:48:07 | 0:48:10 | |
An old giraffe has passed away | 0:48:15 | 0:48:17 | |
and it seems
to have profoundly affected those | 0:48:17 | 0:48:20 | |
who share these vast grasslands. | 0:48:20 | 0:48:23 | |
And more keep arriving, | 0:48:30 | 0:48:32 | |
creating an unprecedented assembly,
never witnessed before. | 0:48:32 | 0:48:36 | |
The giraffes kept arriving
throughout the day, | 0:49:06 | 0:49:09 | |
seemingly paying respects
to the old male. | 0:49:09 | 0:49:13 | |
An awareness of death | 0:49:17 | 0:49:19 | |
was previously believed
to have involved just a few | 0:49:19 | 0:49:21 | |
highly intelligent species,
but this seems to suggest otherwise. | 0:49:21 | 0:49:26 | |
Such deep feelings are to be
more expected among chimpanzees, | 0:49:44 | 0:49:49 | |
but these intelligent animals
still have the capacity to surprise. | 0:49:49 | 0:49:54 | |
In the forests of Senegal, | 0:49:56 | 0:49:58 | |
spy bushbaby is part
of a team of spy cameras | 0:49:58 | 0:50:01 | |
capturing intimate views
of our closest living relatives. | 0:50:01 | 0:50:05 | |
Here, the family lives
a charmed existence. | 0:50:18 | 0:50:21 | |
Parental love and friendships form
the foundation of their society. | 0:50:28 | 0:50:33 | |
Spy tortoise is also being deployed. | 0:50:36 | 0:50:39 | |
But these are
highly-perceptive animals... | 0:50:47 | 0:50:49 | |
..and something's not quite right. | 0:51:03 | 0:51:06 | |
This five-year-old checks
what the others are thinking. | 0:51:14 | 0:51:17 | |
They seem equally baffled. | 0:51:21 | 0:51:23 | |
But with his curiosity piqued,
he simply can't stay away. | 0:51:31 | 0:51:35 | |
As his interest grows, so does
the strength of his feelings. | 0:51:50 | 0:51:55 | |
SCREECHING | 0:51:55 | 0:51:57 | |
He just has to have
spy tortoise all to himself. | 0:52:00 | 0:52:05 | |
He hides with it
in his leafy daybed, | 0:52:22 | 0:52:26 | |
where he'd normally take a nap. | 0:52:26 | 0:52:27 | |
But he's too excited to sleep. | 0:52:33 | 0:52:36 | |
He's torn between using it
as a pillow and giving it cuddle. | 0:52:43 | 0:52:47 | |
It's somewhere between
a toy and a pet. | 0:52:47 | 0:52:51 | |
SCREECHING | 0:53:00 | 0:53:04 | |
It's definitely not for sharing. | 0:53:14 | 0:53:16 | |
Chimps don't normally
have possessions, | 0:53:54 | 0:53:57 | |
but spy tortoise
has stirred new emotions. | 0:53:57 | 0:54:00 | |
Elsewhere in the forest, | 0:54:06 | 0:54:08 | |
spy bushbaby is helping document
an equally-unique event. | 0:54:08 | 0:54:12 | |
One of the older chimps
is playing with a tiny kitten. | 0:54:21 | 0:54:25 | |
It's the offspring of a genet cat
found abandoned in the forest. | 0:54:29 | 0:54:33 | |
He treats it with kid gloves,
mindful not to hurt it. | 0:54:41 | 0:54:45 | |
Even a nip is tolerated. | 0:54:50 | 0:54:52 | |
The way he responds to the genet | 0:54:55 | 0:54:57 | |
shows a very rare emotion
in animals - empathy. | 0:54:57 | 0:55:01 | |
Other chimps are intrigued. | 0:55:05 | 0:55:06 | |
And one shows an unwelcome interest. | 0:55:20 | 0:55:23 | |
This older chimp
is used to having his own way, | 0:55:27 | 0:55:30 | |
but without any feelings for
the kitten, he's a bit too rough. | 0:55:30 | 0:55:34 | |
The owner shows
real concern and intervenes, | 0:55:34 | 0:55:37 | |
to protect his vulnerable pet. | 0:55:37 | 0:55:39 | |
And takes it from harm's way. | 0:55:42 | 0:55:43 | |
They hide behind a termite mound. | 0:55:55 | 0:55:57 | |
It's not just a private spot,
it's also a chance for a snack. | 0:55:58 | 0:56:03 | |
By using a stick,
he can fish for termites. | 0:56:08 | 0:56:11 | |
It's an intimate moment
enjoyed with a special companion. | 0:56:17 | 0:56:19 | |
Perhaps this is how
human pet-keeping began. | 0:56:25 | 0:56:28 | |
This is a glimpse
of something quite remarkable - | 0:56:33 | 0:56:36 | |
the first stirrings
of empathy for another species. | 0:56:36 | 0:56:40 | |
In the animal world, | 0:56:46 | 0:56:48 | |
there are more ways
of showing love and affection | 0:56:48 | 0:56:50 | |
than we ever thought possible. | 0:56:50 | 0:56:53 | |
From maternal devotion, | 0:56:54 | 0:56:56 | |
to family affection. | 0:56:56 | 0:56:59 | |
Through jealousy... | 0:56:59 | 0:57:00 | |
..grief... | 0:57:02 | 0:57:04 | |
..and romantic liaisons. | 0:57:05 | 0:57:06 | |
These many incarnations of love
in the animal world may offer | 0:57:08 | 0:57:11 | |
a mirror
to our own complex feelings. | 0:57:11 | 0:57:14 | |
Next time,
a team of new spy creatures | 0:57:15 | 0:57:18 | |
film how intelligent
animals really are, | 0:57:18 | 0:57:21 | |
with some
extraordinary revelations. | 0:57:21 | 0:57:24 |