The Animals' Guide to Survival

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  • 2020
  • 1 Season

The Animals' Guide to Survival is an exciting and educational series from Animal Planet that aired in 2009. Hosted by Richard Coyle, this series takes viewers on a journey through the animal kingdom, exploring the various strategies employed by different species to survive in the wild.

Each episode focuses on a specific habitat, from deserts and grasslands to rainforests and oceans. Through stunning footage and expert analysis, viewers learn how animals have adapted to these environments and the challenges they face in finding food, avoiding predators, and surviving harsh weather conditions.

Unlike other nature documentaries, The Animals' Guide to Survival puts the focus squarely on the animals themselves. Viewers get an up-close look at the behaviors and instincts that allow animals to thrive in their respective environments, as Coyle explains the science behind each one.

One of the standout features of the series is the use of cutting-edge camera technology. With the help of thermal imaging cameras, underwater cameras, and 3D scanning techniques, viewers get a unique perspective on the animals being studied. This allows them to truly appreciate the complexity and beauty of the natural world.

The Animals' Guide to Survival is also notable for its commitment to conservation and environmental education. Throughout the series, Coyle highlights the threat of climate change and habitat destruction, as well as the efforts being made to preserve endangered species. In this way, the show serves as both an entertaining and informative look at the animal kingdom, as well as a call to action to protect it.

Overall, The Animals' Guide to Survival is a must-watch for anyone interested in the natural world. With its expert analysis, stunning visuals, and clear passion for wildlife, it's a show that both educates and inspires.

The Animals' Guide to Survival is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (7 episodes). The series first aired on August 27, 2020.

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Melting Ice
7. Melting Ice
June 28, 2019
Temperature is a key factor for survival at the Earth's poles, but the arctic is warming due to climate change and the animals affected include polar bears in Northern Canada and king penguins in the South Atlantic.
Sand & Seas
6. Sand & Seas
June 28, 2019
Oceans are getting warmer due to climate change, and rising sea temperatures are an invisible but deadly killer affecting corals of the Great Barrier Reef and tiger sharks along the coast of Australia.
Marshes & Mangroves
5. Marshes & Mangroves
June 28, 2019
Climate change has impacted the balance of life in the wetlands, and out in the marsh there's less water and food for survival, which affects magpie geese in Australia and the Key deer in Florida.
Mountains
4. Mountains
June 28, 2019
Temperature is the key to life in a mountain environment, and climate change is forcing mountain animals to travel higher to escape the oppressive heat. Pikas in the Rocky Mountains and nursery frogs in Australia are featured.
Forests
3. Forests
June 28, 2019
Forest animals have an incredible home and their trees are nature's engines, filtering water, storing carbon and pumping out oxygen. But climate change is threatening their stability from the Amazon to Canada's Boreal forest.
Plains & Savannas
2. Plains & Savannas
June 28, 2019
The great plains and savannas are feeling the heat from climate change and out on the grasslands there will be less food and space for survival, which impacts the Iberian lynx in Spain and lions in Kenya.
Freshwater
1. Freshwater
August 27, 2020
Water is key to life, but it's in short supply. The planet is getting warmer and soon there will be less water to go around. The animals fighting for freshwater are explored, including viscachas in Peru and hippos in Kenya.
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Where to Watch The Animals' Guide to Survival
The Animals' Guide to Survival is available for streaming on the Animal Planet website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Animals' Guide to Survival on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime and Animal Planet.
  • Premiere Date
    August 27, 2020