The Secret Lives of Animals - S1 E1

2. Raising a Family

To feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.

3. Protecting Yourself

Vanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.

4. Home Making

A cockatoo finds a unique way to tell his mate he's found their new spot. A sun bear assembles his own treetop mattress.

5. Finding Food

Dolphins master the art of fishing on land. A mantis shape-shifts to catch her prey. Crows rely on cars to crack nuts.

6. The Art of Deception

To fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.

7. Making Friends

Monkeys take an unusual approach to bonding: sticking their fingers up each other's noses. Ants build bridges with their bodies to transport food.

8. Finding a Partner

A feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.

9. Mastering Your Talent

In the outback, a kangaroo goes to fight school. A long-tailed macaque scores a seafood lunch. A baby orangutan climbs to dizzying heights.

10. Growing Old

An elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.