Intellect PlusAnimal behaviour
585 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it. Page 7 of 10.
Galapagos sea lions use unique hunting techniques in a secret coveWitness a rare glimpse into the Galapagos, where a team of sea lions employs hunting methods believed to be unique to the islands. This footage, filmed for the first time, reveals…
The five-legged dog who loves the spotlightMeet Rocky, a unique five-legged dog who thrives on attention. This video explores the life of a canine performer who captures the crowd's gaze despite a temperament that can be q…
The brutal cost of succession in the wild's social hierarchiesIn the world of baboons and lions, leadership is never guaranteed. It is a high-stakes gamble where the established order faces violent disruption from younger rivals. To maintain…
The tireless engineering of North America's largest rodentsWitness the relentless work of beavers as they harvest timber to fortify their lodges against the approaching winter freeze.
How insecurity can be transformed into curiosity and friendshipThis video demonstrates how Cesar can help an animal overcome insecurity to find curiosity, eventually leading to a new social connection after three years of effort.
Can expert guidance curb a bulldog's aggressive tendencies?When rock stars Matt and Ace face their bulldog's aggressive behavior, they turn to Cesar Millan for professional insight. This video explores how expert intervention can help man…- Can a giant dog conquer his deep-seated fear of water?In this National Geographic feature, Cesar Millan works with Optimus, a Great Dane, to help the dog overcome a long-held fear of swimming.
- How a single bird encounter can transform a human lifeThis BBC Earth episode explores the profound impact of rare animal encounters. Witness Liv Grant's life-changing meeting with a bird chick that had never previously encountered a …
What does the ocean look like through the eyes of a shark?Experience the underwater world from a completely new perspective. This series uses lightweight, discreet cameras attached to wild animals to reveal groundbreaking behaviors in cr…
The bizarre evolutionary strategies required to win the mating gameFrom vast wildernesses to intense physical confrontations, animals employ increasingly desperate tactics to reproduce. This video explores the diverse and often surreal behaviors …
Why some animals use elaborate displays to win the mating gameThis video captures the dramatic and often bizarre strategies animals employ to find a mate. From complex physical displays to building extraordinary structures, witness the inten…- Why are octopuses punching fish in the Red Sea?In this episode of Amaze Me, Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin investigate a surprising behavior where octopuses appear to strike fish. This footage, which caught biologists by sur…
The bizarre and dramatic strategies animals use to find a mateThis series explores the extraordinary quests for survival and legacy across six continents. From building complex structures to performing intricate displays, discover the divers…
The pond is a boxing ring for the ultimate mating prizeIn the world of bullfrogs, physical dominance is the only currency that matters. This video captures the high-stakes, dramatic battles for territory and reproductive success.
How animals use bizarre strategies to win the ultimate mating gameFrom complex displays to extraordinary architecture, witness the dramatic quests of creatures across six continents. This film explores the diverse, often hilarious, and high-stak…
The high-stakes biological drive to leave a lasting legacyExplore the dramatic and often bizarre strategies animals use to secure a mate. This series takes you behind the scenes of nature's most intense reproductive quests across six con…- How the wandering albatross masters the vastness of the open oceanThe wandering albatross navigates thousands of miles without exhausting itself. This video explores the specialized mechanics of dynamic soaring, revealing how these birds turn wi…
Survival for the world's largest beasts requires extraordinary measuresFrom the Komodo dragon's massive appetite to the giraffe's intense blood pressure, being the biggest in nature brings unique challenges. This video explores how these giants manag…
Surviving the Antarctic: The high-stakes race to feed a penguin chickWitness the extreme endurance of emperor penguins in one of Earth's harshest environments. This film captures the perilous journey of a chick surviving sub-zero temperatures and t…
Surviving the Antarctic Winter: A Penguin Chick’s Race Against TimeWatch the high-stakes journey of an emperor penguin chick as it navigates one of Earth's harshest environments. This film captures a level of detail never before attempted, docume…
The dynastic power struggles of the chimpanzee worldWitness the high-stakes politics of the wild. This footage follows David, an alpha chimpanzee navigating a landscape of family treachery and shifting alliances to maintain his rul…
The brutal dynastic struggles for power within a chimpanzee tribeWitness the intense drama of chimpanzee social hierarchies as David struggles to maintain order. This footage captures the complex family treachery and determination required to p…- The intense struggle for survival when Africa's river giants lose their waterWitness the high-stakes drama in Botswana's Okavango Delta, where drying riverbeds force hundreds of hippos into crowded, competitive pools.
- The brutal struggle to secure a dynasty in the wildWitness the high-stakes drive for dominance as a lion hunts a wildebeest. This footage captures the essential biological mission of every living creature: the relentless pursuit o…
A desperate journey into a mother's territory to build a dynastyFollow Blacktip, a painted wolf forced to lead her pack east to escape hyenas and humans. This video captures the high-stakes struggle to secure dominance and ensure the survival …
Can a lone lion survive a clan of twenty hyenas?Witness a high-stakes battle for dominance as a lion named Red faces a coordinated ambush. This footage captures the desperate struggle for survival and the relentless drive to se…
The biological drive to build a dynasty defines the wildWhen temperatures hit 50 degrees, a wolf pack faces a life-threatening encounter with lions. This footage captures an unlikely intervention that highlights the raw, competitive st…
A risky solo journey for a young tiger cubThis footage captures a pivotal moment in the life of a tiger cub named Biba. As she ventures away from her sleeping mother and siblings, she faces the high-stakes challenge of en…
A mother tiger's desperate struggle to safeguard her vulnerable cubsThis footage captures a high-stakes moment in the natural world as a tiger leaves her cubs alone to hunt, exposing them to the threat of predators like bears.- The aggressive side of dolphin communication and social conflictBeyond their playful reputation, male dolphins engage in intense territorial battles. This footage captures two rival gangs facing off through intimidating displays of synchronize…
Why do orcas sometimes kill prey without ever eating it?This video explores the unsettling behavior of orcas that hunt and kill animals for reasons other than hunger. Naturalist Steve Backshall examines these instances to understand th…- The moment a lifelong rivalry finally reaches its conclusionWitness the dramatic resolution of a conflict that has spanned months. This footage captures the precise moment a battle between a young and an old dog finally ends.
Can a behavior expert save a dog facing euthanasia?This National Geographic documentary follows Cesar Millan as he attempts to rehabilitate Chloe, a dog facing imminent euthanasia due to her behavioral issues. Witness a race again…- The Amazonian predator that navigates through a world of shadowsWatch Brady and his team attempt to capture a large electric eel to determine if it belongs to a new species. This footage explores one of nature's most specialized biological wea…
- How do massive wildebeest herds survive constant predator attacks?In the face of relentless predation, wildebeest herds perform a complex survival act. This video follows scientists as they take to the air to decode the mathematical patterns beh…
Can a human's anxiety trigger a dog's fear?This National Geographic film explores the psychological link between owners and their pets, demonstrating how a person's internal state can influence a dog's behavior.
Why your pet might be acting out over the food bowlUnderstand the underlying behaviors that lead to food aggression in domestic animals. This video explores the dynamics of resource guarding and how to manage these behaviors safel…
A cross-species friendship forged in rescueWitness the rare bond formed between three apex predators who were rescued from a drug dealer's home. This video explores how these distinct species developed a remarkable social …
Can a road trip help an anxious dog overcome his fears?Follow Cesar as he leads a remarkable journey to help Viper, an anxious dog, become comfortable around crowds and people.- Can a dog help its owner overcome anxiety?In this National Geographic feature, a dog named Mufasa demonstrates how animal interactions can influence human emotions, specifically helping a dog owner manage her anxiety.
Can the roadrunner find food before the desert heat becomes lethal?In the scorching desert, temperatures can hit 40 degrees Celsius by 11 am. This video follows the roadrunner's urgent struggle to hunt for prey before the midday sun forces most a…- How a bull elephant seal defends his territory on crowded beachesWitness the intense struggle for dominance as a bull elephant seal fights to maintain his ground against intruders during a two-month territorial standoff on one of the world's mo…
How animal mothers protect and teach their young to surviveThis video explores the vital roles mothers play across the natural world, from engaging in combat to safeguard their offspring to providing the essential lessons required for sur…- Size is no match for the power of a packIn the wild landscapes of Scandinavia, a solo bear faces a formidable threat. This video captures the high-stakes confrontation between a lone bear and a coordinated pack of wolve…
- Beyond the scraps: when seaside scavengers become predatorsWhile gulls are widely recognized as seaside scavengers, a different behavior is unfolding on the Island of Skomer. This video explores how these birds shift their diet to much la…
- A collective defense: how hundreds of crabs fended off a predatorWatch a rare underwater standoff where a swarm of crabs united to protect a spy robot from a hungry stingray. This footage captures a unique moment of collective behavior in the o…
The ocean's most melodic giants use complex songs to connect and communicateHumpback whales are more than just massive mammals; they are extraordinary singers. These baleen whales can memorise intricate melodies and even pass these songs between individua…- When the feast is big enough, apex predators choose peace over warWitness the rare moment when the ocean's most formidable hunters set aside their rivalry to share a massive meal. This footage captures a unique behavioral overlap between species…
- The hidden social dynamics of the saddleback clownfish familyExplore how a family of saddleback clownfish navigates the complexities of finding a home and securing a space to lay their eggs. This footage from Blue Planet II highlights the s…
- Can parental instinct defend a crane chick from a deer herd?Witness a dramatic moment of natural tension in Japan, where a single crane chick finds itself surrounded by a group of curious sika deer.
- How the cuttlefish uses skin colour to hypnotise its preyWitness the extraordinary hunting tactics of the cuttlefish. This footage from Blue Planet II reveals how these specialist hunters manipulate their skin colour to mesmerize crabs …
The brutal social hierarchy of the silverback gorilla groupIn the world of gorillas, power is absolute. This video explores the high-stakes transition of a young male facing a fundamental choice: challenge the dominant leader or exile him…- How sibling rivalry determines survival for young Adelie penguinsIn the brutal Antarctic climate, competition between penguin siblings is more than just a rivalry; it is a vital test of fitness that determines which offspring is most likely to …
Survival on the edge: the perilous first steps of baby ibexWatch the incredible struggle of newborn ibex as they navigate steep mountain slopes. This footage captures the high-stakes moment when a hungry fox stalks a vulnerable calf durin…- How cuttlefish use deception to navigate the complexities of matingThis cinematic footage from Blue Planet II explores the extraordinary behaviors of marine life, focusing on how giant cuttlefish use mimicry to influence mating success beyond mer…
- The perilous journey of a puffin parent providing for its chickThis cinematic footage captures the high-stakes survival of a puffin parent. To ensure its chick is fed, the bird must navigate the open sea while evading other birds looking to s…
- Can a low-ranking baby macaque survive a strict social hierarchy?In the complex world of macaque troops, social standing is a matter of life and death. This video follows a young infant at the bottom of the hierarchy as she navigates the challe…
- Why a pregnant dolphin's survival depends on her family's hunting skillsIn Western Australia's Shark Bay, a pregnant bottlenose dolphin named Puck faces a critical challenge. Because she cannot hunt on the shores, she must rely on her clan to navigate…
- A newborn calf's first lessons in the shark-infested waters of Shark BayWitness the first hours of Samu's life as he learns the essential skills of being a dolphin, from swimming to fishing, while navigating a world of constant danger.
How a young dolphin learns to survive in shark-infested watersFollow the journey of Puck and her calf, Samu, as they navigate the dangers of Western Australia's Shark Bay. This footage offers a rare look at how young dolphins master essentia…