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Big changes are afoot for some of the pupils at Orangutan Jungle School, where orphaned orangutans learn the forest skills they need to survive in the wild. Four new arrivals join the nursery classes, and some familiar faces move up a grade. For a handful of adolescent males it’s their last day at forest school with their classmates. They’re growing too big and boisterous for the babysitters to handle safely so it’s time for them to move on and wait for space on one of the pre-release islands. Floods are … Continue

The natural world is full of extraordinary creatures with incredible abilities, from water-running lizards to car-crushing crocodiles. In this episode, we explore the fascinating adaptations that help animals survive, from the sandfish gliding through desert sands to the Fer-de-lance(Bothrops asper) lurking in the Amazon. Through a series of competitive challenges, we uncover nature’s most impressive feats—crowning champions in categories like Super Strength and Master Of Disguise. These remarkable skills, shaped by millions of years of evolution, allow animals to outwit predators, capture prey, and reshape their environments in ways that defy … Continue

The Mekong River, flowing down Thailand’s eastern border, influences nearly half the country, with its network of tributaries shaping diverse ecosystems. These waterways sustain everything from rice fields to tropical rainforests, where animals thrive in multi-layered habitats. In the forest canopy, Pileated Gibbons(Hylobates pileatus) form tight-knit, monogamous families, with both parents caring for their infant as it grows independent. Below, the understory is home to predators like the nearly invisible pit viper, which hunts using heat sensors. Meanwhile, pig-tailed macaques playfully navigate the branches, while the dominant male maintains his … Continue