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Earth episode 3 - Green

Earth episode 3 – Green

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Earth episode 3 – Green – Join the intrepid journey led by the indomitable Chris Packham as he unravels the breathtaking narrative of our planet’s evolution – a mesmerizing saga spanning an astonishing 4.5 billion years. From a desolate barren rock to the lush, vibrant green world we call home today, this captivating tale will take you through extraordinary highs and heart-stopping lows, revealing the remarkable tenacity of life itself.     Picture Earth in its infancy, a world submerged in water without a single landmass to be seen. A primordial canvas that held the secrets to the very essence […]

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Earth episode 2 - Snowball

Earth episode 2 – Snowball

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Earth episode 2 – Snowball – Over 800 million years ago, in an era preceding the reign of the dinosaurs and well before the advent of any recognizable animal life, our planet embarked on a momentous journey, setting the stage for one of its most dramatic chapters yet. At the heart of this epic transformation lay the awe-inspiring supercontinent Rodinia, which, like a colossal puzzle piece, eventually split apart, ushering in a cascade of earth-shattering events that left an indelible mark on our planet’s climate.     The mighty tectonic forces that had silently built up beneath the Earth’s surface

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Earth episode 1 - The Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

Earth episode 1 – Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

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Earth episode 1 –  Join renowned naturalist and presenter Chris Packham on an extraordinary and captivating journey as he delves deep into the annals of Earth’s history, unearthing the secrets of one of the darkest periods ever recorded. Prepare to be enthralled as we explore the harrowing tale of the worst mass extinction ever witnessed on our planet, an event so catastrophic that it claimed the lives of up to 90% of all species, leaving an indelible mark on the course of life’s evolution.     This awe-inspiring epoch, which unfolded approximately 252 million years ago, brought life to the

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Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins episode 5

Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 5

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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 5: In this episode Chris Packham reveals the intelligent cons and deceitful behaviour that animal Einsteins use to survive and prosper in the game of life – from disguising themselves to outwit predators, and kidnapping babies to save their own offspring, to reading our body language to pull off a successful robbery. We start with the ultimate master of disguise – the octopus. Prof Roger Hanlon describes how octopus intelligence rivals that of vertebrates, with extraordinarily fast and complex decision-making that transforms their appearance faster than the blink of an eye. If camouflage doesn’t fool

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Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins episode 4

Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 4

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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 4: Chris Packham looks at social intelligence in the animal kingdom and finds out why it is that, for animals, being together means being clever. He looks at how lions hunt in teams and each hold a very specific position, how vampire bats build trust and donor networks through grooming, and how wild wolves first became domesticated and transformed into man’s best friend.       Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 2 is a television series presented by Chris Packham that explores the intelligence and problem-solving abilities of various animal species. The series consists of

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Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins episode 3

Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 3

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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 3: Finding somewhere to keep safe is one of the biggest challenges an animal faces. But some animals don’t have to find a safe place – they build one. In this episode, Chris reveals some of the best building animals in the world – a group that is incredibly varied. Accomplished animal architects include everything from beavers to bees and prairie dogs to bowerbirds. They don’t only build homes, however – they also make structures to raise their young, store food, catch prey and impress mates. But what can be learnt from their building brilliance?

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Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins episode 2

Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 2

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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 2: In this episode, Chris Packham reveals some of the cleverest animal communicators on the planet. For decades, people have longed to emulate Dr Doolittle and be able to understand what animals are communicating to one another. But their methods often go far beyond the capabilities of our human senses. Now, thanks to dedicated researchers, new science and cutting-edge technology, we’re being given a glimpse into the ingenious ways that animals get their message across – that dolphins have individual names for each other, that cuttlefish use covert signals, and that humans can understand apes

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Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins episode 1

Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 1

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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 1: In this episode, Chris Packham investigates how nature’s masterminds measure up against human brain power. Looking at a variety of animals, such as ravens, crows, bees and starlings, Chris explores how different animals can use tools, solve complex puzzles, recognise themselves in mirrors and even reason like humans.     Animals have to be smart to survive. Chris Packham reveals the natural world’s surprising brainboxes and uncovers the clever strategies that give certain species the upper hand. If you want to see bees playing football or cuttlefish dreaming, look no further. Chris Packham’s new

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