Wild Metropolis
Discover the extraordinary animals adapting to life in the world’s most loved cities, and witness the remarkable ways they meet the challenges of surviving in the newest habitat on the planet.
CLIPS (12)
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S1 E3: Amsterdam's Herons Find Surprising Ways to Live in the CityThe herons of Amsterdam have survived in its waterways for centuries, adapting ...The herons of Amsterdam have survived in its waterways for centuries, adapting to the modern city in surprising ways. Some have learnt to live by the clock and wait for closing time at the fish ...
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S1 E3: Rats Use Their Skills to Become the Ultimate Urban AnimalWith a unique set of skills and abilities rats have become possibly the ultimate ...With a unique set of skills and abilities rats have become possibly the ultimate urban animal, able to survive in the cracks of our cities with such ease that they now live with us on every continent ...
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S1 E3: Alligators Find New Territories on Golf CoursesOn the golf courses of America’s East Coast, young male alligators are forced ...On the golf courses of America’s East Coast, young male alligators are forced to get out of their water hazard homes and walk the course looking for love, and a territory of their own.
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S1 E3: Capuchin Monkeys in Costa Rica Play Tourists for FoodOn Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, native capuchin monkeys use their brains to ...On Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, native capuchin monkeys use their brains to relieve innocent tourists of their food, but it's not a natural behavior, and one that could end badly for the monkeys.
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S1 E2: Water Monitors Go Underground to Commute Across BangkokGiant water monitors have a colossal appetite and are always on the hunt for ...Giant water monitors have a colossal appetite and are always on the hunt for food. To maintain a low profile they go underground and take to the sewers to commute across Bangkok.
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S1 E2: A Waddle of Penguins Head Into Cape TownA waddle of penguins returning from a fishing trip head into the city of Cape ...A waddle of penguins returning from a fishing trip head into the city of Cape Town at rush hour to find their nests. In the sea they are at risk of attack by great white sharks, but in the city they ...
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S1 E2: Ibex Males Fight Over a Love InterestAn adult male Ibex fights a young pretender over a love interest in Mitzpe ...An adult male Ibex fights a young pretender over a love interest in Mitzpe Ramon, Israel. It’s an important lesson on the road to maturity for the young pretender. Point made, the adult climbs on ...
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S1 E2: Hippos Travel Into Town for an Easy MealEach night one-ton hippos travel into St. Lucia, South Africa from the nearby ...Each night one-ton hippos travel into St. Lucia, South Africa from the nearby river, and they are after just one thing: grass. A hippo can eat up to 90 pounds in a single sitting.
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S1 E1: The Largest Long-Eared Owl Roost in the World750 long-eared owls are thriving in the shelter of Kikinda town square, Serbia ...750 long-eared owls are thriving in the shelter of Kikinda town square, Serbia in what is by far the largest long-eared owl roost in the world.
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S1 E1: An Otter Family in Singapore Move Den for the First TimeAn otter family with young pups move den for the first time. Led by the adults ...An otter family with young pups move den for the first time. Led by the adults they navigate across Singapore encountering obstacles as they go.
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S1 E1: Flying Foxes Rehydrate in Adelaide’s River TorrensAt risk of dehydration as temperatures reach a searing 109 degrees, grey-headed ...At risk of dehydration as temperatures reach a searing 109 degrees, grey-headed flying foxes grab a lifesaving drink from Adelaide’s River Torrens.
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S1 E1: Macaques in Thailand Raid a Moving Car for FoodThe "Mafia" troop of Macaques in Lopburi, Thailand prove they know the best ...The "Mafia" troop of Macaques in Lopburi, Thailand prove they know the best spots in town to grab a bite to eat. For them, it’s all about timing as they raid a moving car to get a meal.