Just Animals

Head into the wild and get to know some of our closest primate cousins, Monkeys. JUST MONKEYS tours the globe, spending time with primates of all sizes, like Pygmy Marmosets of the western Amazon Basin through to the largest of the troop, Mandrills from the tropics of Africa. Enter a world where grooming is a form of peacemaking, yawning is a sign of aggression and cheek pouches enable some monkeys to save a snack for later. Agile, endearing and curious … the Old and New World Monkeys.

JUST PENGUINS marvels at the wondrous parade naturally staged by these quirky, yet distinguished two-toned marine creatures. March, hop and swim along with the 18 members of this much-loved family of torpedo-shaped, flightless birds that can be found in many waters of the Southern Hemisphere, as well as the equatorial Galapagos Islands. Devoted partners, doting parents and clever hunters, Penguins are a sight to behold when they gather in colonies that can number in the hundreds of thousands.

Wrapped up in myths and misunderstandings, “cold-blooded” Reptiles are a diverse group with thousands of species crawling, slithering and swimming the planet. While Crocodilians, Turtles and Tortoises were featured in Series One, the main focus of JUST REPTILES is on Snakes and Lizards, plus the enigmatic Tuatara of New Zealand. Go beyond the forked tongues and fangs and discover more about these intriguing, striking animals. Venture out for a wild time with Devils, Vipers, Monsters and Dragons.

Take an invigorating trot around the world getting to know Hooved Mammals or Ungulates better. While Hippos, Rhinos and Antelope starred in Series 1, JUST HOOVES puts the spotlight on other members of the group … favourites, such as Giraffes, Zebras and Camels, plus lesser known creatures like Tapirs, Vicunas and Okapis. From the tallest animal on the planet through to hardy “ships of the desert”, Hooved Mammals make an impressive mark … not only with their feet, but also their remarkable lives.

Earth is “the planet of the Insects” as it’s been estimated for every one of us, there are 1.4 billion of them. JUST INSECTS ventures into their world, an intriguing and impressive realm where extreme strength, endurance and agility comes with the territory and the weird and the wonderful is a common encounter. Take off and fly with these winged creatures and discover what makes them buzz.

Take the plunge and spend time with Octopuses … the Chameleons of the Sea. Through JUST OCTOPUSES, get to know these eight-armed creatures, along with their closest relatives … Squid, Cuttlefish and Nautiluses. Together this quartet of fascinating, soft-bodied marine animals make up the Cephalopods. Vibrant, highly intelligent and sometimes deadly … dive in and explore their underwater world.

Run with packs of free spirits … the planet’s Wild Dogs. JUST WILD DOGS is a celebration of Canines … the guardians of forests, patrollers of beaches and clans of savannas. Discover more about howling Wolves, crafty Foxes and yipping Coyotes while becoming acquainted with their lesser known cousins, such as Raccoon Dogs, Maned Wolves and Dholes. Intimidating and imposing one moment … adorable and disarming the next, these captivating animals entice all to answer the call of the wild.

Furry, adorable and surprising … delve into the extraordinary world of pouched mammals, the Marsupials. Go beyond the well-known Kangaroos and become better acquainted with their equally fascinating relatives, such as Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Possums, Bilbies, Bandicoots and Opossums … creatures endemic to Australasia and the Americas. There’s more to these unreservedly cute animals than their unique entry into the world; be enthralled as they hop, climb and glide through their lives.

Sleek, graceful and built for speed … race around with Wild Cats. JUST WILD CATS opens up the world of Felines beyond the famous “Big Cats”, bringing the Lesser Cats into the spotlight, such as Cheetahs, Pumas, Jaguarundis, Ocelots and Bobcats. Discover there’s more to these stealthy, secretive creatures than eye-catching coat patterns, sharp teeth and claws, plus enthralling behaviours.

Streamlined, flexible, sometimes deadly and often misunderstood … take the plunge and explore the underwater realm that is reigned by Sharks. JUST SHARKS goes beyond the “usual suspects” in this family that boasts over 500 species … more than half being less than a metre long, many being timid and harmless. Shed the fear and embrace these fish for the fascinating marine creatures they are.