When it comes to the most important goals in the animal kingdom, learning how to survive and raising the next generation are right at the top of the list. This may seem clear cut, but the lengths to which some animals go to achieve these objectives can often be downright devious. To illustrate the point, we see a shady squirrel, double-crossing cuttlefish, a conniving orchid mantis and a deceitful bird called a drongo use mimicry, disguise, and trickery to get what they want. Throughout the episodes, scientists studying animal con artists pull back the curtain on their deceptions, using their latest research to demonstrate how each of them hustles their mark. This three-part series reveals the modus operandi of some of nature's greatest animal con artists as they outwit predators, line up their next meal, and get the girl.
Show Info
Network: BBC Two
(2016 -
2016)
Schedule: Wednesdays
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Nature
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Sex, Lies & Dirty Tricks
Episode 1x03; Jan 27, 2016
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x03: Sex, Lies & Dirty Tricks | Jan 27, 2016 | |
1x02: The Hunger Hustle | Jan 20, 2016 | |
1x01: Staying Alive | Jan 13, 2016 |