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Experts analyse the hard work that animals do to keep natural ecosystems alive as a little natural army of gardeners and engineers, from the large elephants in Borneo, bison on the American prairies to the small wombats in Australia.
New & Exclusive. Constructors: Some of the world's smallest creatures create the planet's best architecture. Discover how these tiny builders pass on this remarkable skill. (S1, ep 1)
New & Exclusive. Collectors: Creatures of all shapes and sizes have become experts in harvesting fruit. Learn how they use it to bolster their territories and conquer new ones. (S1, ep 2)
New & Exclusive. Gardeners: Across the globe, animals have developed remarkably innovative ways of gardening. Discover how they prune trees, make use of natural waste and more. (S1, ep 3)
New & Exclusive. Musicians: Nature is full of animal songs. Discover how creatures use these sounds to protect territory, attract mates, warn of danger and establish bonds. (S1, ep 4)
New & Exclusive. Exterminators: Discover how nature's pest controllers keep on top of bothersome bugs, beetles and beasts and help restore balance in the natural world. (S1, ep 5)
New & Exclusive. Butchers: Get to know nature's biggest carnivores. Follow this eclectic group of creatures as they hunt and even disembowel their victims... (S1, ep 6)
New & Exclusive. Thieves: There are some very talented thieves in the animal kingdom. Meet the most stealthy animal scavengers on the planet as they search for a good meal. (S1, ep 7)
New & Exclusive. Diggers: There's no life without death, which is why some creatures have taken on the role of gravedigger. Discover how they make bodies disappear. (S1, ep 8) Also in UHD.