The Wonder of Animals: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Chris Packham uses groundbreaking science to delve deep beneath the skin and discover the unique features that have made certain animal groups successful.

Upcoming on Live TV

Channel	Episode	Time
BBC Two Upcoming Release	Bears Series 1 2. Bears Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful: How are bears able to survive in practically every habitat on earth, from jungles to the Arctic?	Your Time Thu 08 Oct · 14:15 UK Thu 08 Oct · 14:15
BBC Two Upcoming Release	Elephants Series 1 6. Elephants Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. How hairs keep elephants cool, how feet sensors guide them towards rain and how their mouths store water.	Your Time Fri 09 Oct · 14:15 UK Fri 09 Oct · 14:15

Channel

BBC Two

Upcoming Release

Episode

Bears

Series 1 2. Bears

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful: How are bears able to survive in practically every habitat on earth, from jungles to the Arctic?

Time

Your Time

Thu 08 Oct · 14:15

Channel

BBC Two

Upcoming Release

Episode

Elephants

Series 1 6. Elephants

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. How hairs keep elephants cool, how feet sensors guide them towards rain and how their mouths store water.

Time

Your Time

Fri 09 Oct · 14:15

Available for Streaming

Series 1 7. Great Apes

7. Great Apes

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the great ape's brain has been adapted by its anatomy, ingenuity and sociability.

Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 24 Sep 2014

Availability: Available for 16 days (until 04 Oct 2026)

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The Wonder of Animals FAQs

When is The Wonder of Animals next on?

The next broadcast of The Wonder of Animals airs at Thu 08 Oct · 14:15(UK: Thu 08 Oct · 14:15) on BBC Two.

Which channel is The Wonder of Animals next on?

The Wonder of Animals returns on BBC Two next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

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