Plot Synopsis

Narrated by Hugh Bonneville, THE SECRET LIVES OF ANIMALS is a half-hour documentary series that features never-before-seen footage of rare and remarkable animal behaviors, highlighting the brilliant intelligence of the natural world. The series highlights 77 unique species in 24 countries over three years, revealing stunning, never-before-seen animal behaviors and highlighting the remarkable intelligence of the natural world. Utilizing cutting-edge technology to showcase new and remarkable animal behaviors, THE SECRET LIVES OF ANIMALS captures the sounds and vibrations of a unique jumping spider courtship dance, a killifish in Trinidad breathing through its tail when out of the water, and a wood mouse marking its territory with signposts. Witness a rarely seen relationship between a frog and a tarantula, a land lizard that can breathe underwater, and a monkey that uses a bizarre nose-poking ritual as a test of friendship. Each episode focuses on specific behaviors that are pivotal in the life cycles of various animals -- from birth and leaving home to raising a family, and from finding food to growing old -- highlighting their striking intelligence and adaptability. THE SECRET LIVES OF ANIMALS made its U.S. debut on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 on Apple TV+, which released all 10 episodes.