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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 4

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / March 20, 2023 / By HDclump

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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Wild Isles episode 2 – Woodland

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / March 19, 2023 / By HDclump

Wild Isles episode 2 – Woodland – Sir David Attenborough explores the incredible diversity of Britain’s woodlands, taking us on a seasonal journey through our forests, and revealing a host of spectacular animals and the hidden dramas that rule their lives. In an ancient pine tree in the Cairngorms, two eagle chicks are on the verge of fledging their gargantuan nest. In winter in the Forest of Dean, the reintroduction of wild boar has given the robin a lifeline. As they root through the thick snow, the boar unearth the worms with their snouts, which the robins otherwise couldn’t find.

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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 3

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / March 19, 2023 / By HDclump

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

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / March 18, 2023 / By HDclump

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

Nature / 3 minutes of reading / March 17, 2023 / By HDclump

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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Wild Isles episode 1 – Our Precious Isles

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / March 12, 2023 / By HDclump

Wild Isles episode 1 – Our Precious Isles: Sir David Attenborough celebrates the rich variety of habitats that exist on our doorstep, proving that wildlife in the British Isles is every bit as dramatic and spectacular as anywhere else on the planet. This episode looks at the wildlife that exists in our unique landscapes, from the micro world of bumblebees to the high-speed life of the kingfisher. Filmed in extraordinary detail, killer whales hunt for seals in our seas, golden eagles scavenge in snowy Scottish mountains, sinister woodland plants take pollinating insects hostage, and puffins are chased by greedy gulls

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Winterwatch 2023 episode 8

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / January 28, 2023 / By HDclump

Winterwatch 2023 episode 8: Sir David Attenborough is a guest on the show, talking with Chris Packham about all things British wildlife ahead of his series Wild Isles. Also, in the final episode of this series, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan say goodbye to Wild Ken Hill, where they’ve been based for two years. They celebrate the season from their Norfolk base and offer the final deluge of drama from the live cameras. In Edinburgh, Iolo Williams and Gillian Burke remain on the coast for a cetacean celebration before saying goodbye to the wild badger sett they’ve

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Winterwatch 2023 episode 7

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / January 28, 2023 / By HDclump

Winterwatch 2023 episode 7: Michaela Strachan celebrates one of Norfolk’s most sensational winter species, pink-footed geese, while Chris Packham catches up on all the action from the live wildlife cameras. In Edinburgh, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams move to the coast to showcase Scotland’s marine species, and Megan McCubbin meets the newly elected president of the RSPB, Dr Amir Khan, for a few tips ahead of this weekend’s Big Garden Bird Watch. Winterwatch is a popular annual British television series that showcases the lives of British wildlife during the winter season in the UK. Produced by the

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Winterwatch 2023 episode 6

Nature / 5 minutes of reading / January 26, 2023 / By HDclump

Winterwatch 2023 episode 6: Michaela Strachan heads into the macro studio with Lucy Lapwing to reveal some intriguing behaviours from Norfolk’s miniature marvels. Chris Packham takes us behind the scenes into the wildlife camera hub, while Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams move on to Musselburgh – a stone’s throw from Edinburgh – to explore the wildlife that call it home. Plus a man who takes to his kayak on the river at night to film a unique perspective of the wildlife he finds there. Winterwatch is a popular annual British television series that showcases the lives of

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Winterwatch 2023 episode 5

Nature / 6 minutes of reading / January 25, 2023 / By HDclump

Winterwatch 2023 episode 5: The second week kicks off with a veritable feast of winter wildlife. Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan give an update on the weekend dramas that have played out on the live cameras in Norfolk. There’s a look at one of Norfolk’s richest habitats, the Wash, which draws thousands of avian migrants every winter as well as the resident species it supports all year round. Iolo Williams and Gillian Burke continue to explore the city of Edinburgh, showcasing the Water of Leith as well as providing a privileged insight into the badgers’ weekend antics on the live

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Winterwatch 2023 episode 4

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / January 21, 2023 / By HDclump

Winterwatch 2023 episode 4: Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan reveal some ingenious beetle adaptations in the macro studio at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk. Megan McCubbin immerses herself in one of our most iconic winter spectacles as she goes swimming with starlings. In Edinburgh, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams have moved from the cemetery to the river, in order to explore the city’s waterways. They reveal what a lifeline the river is for the city’s wildlife. And at the end of week one, they update us on the live wild badger characters in Edinburgh Zoo. Springwatch, Autumnwatch

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Winterwatch 2023 episode 3

Nature / 4 minutes of reading / January 20, 2023 / By HDclump

Winterwatch 2023 episode 3: Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan revel in some of winter’s most dazzling displays. Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk delivers wildlife action from the remote cameras, providing an insight into some of Britain’s smallest mammals. There is also a chat with artist Paul Harfleet, who uses art to engage his audience and highlight the plight of many of our British bird species. And Iolo Williams and Gillian Burke meet some urban mammals in Edinburgh, indulging in a look at some of the macro marvels that call the cemetery home. Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, sometimes

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