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Season 2
With the balance of a ballerina, senses so acute they can see what is invisible to humans, and their unique social skills cats are the most popular pets in Britain.
With the balance of a ballerina, senses so acute they can see what is invisible to humans, and their unique social skills cats are the most popular pets in Britain.
Documentary about the first two years of a human life, a time when we grow more, learn more, move more and even fight more than at any other period.
Documentary about the first two years of a human life, a time when we grow more, learn more, move more and even fight more than at any other period.
They’re loyal, fun, loving and brilliant companions, so it’s no wonder they’re man’s best friend. Yet they descend from the wildest of predators. So how did the much-feared wolf become
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They’re loyal, fun, loving and brilliant companions, so it’s no wonder they’re man’s best friend. Yet they descend from the wildest of predators. So how did the much-feared wolf become the much-loved dog in the heart of the human’s home?
To find out, this three-part series travels all over the world to bring viewers the most remarkable stories and the latest scientific discoveries that reveal how dogs have become man’s closest companions, unrivalled working partners and trusted family members. This is dogs as you’ve never seen them before.
This first episode reveals just why dogs are a man’s best friend, looking at the latest
science explaining how dogs are born with the ability to understand humans, why every dog is unique, and how their undying loyalty means that they are more like people than was ever thought possible.
We now recognise over 400 breeds of dog, each with its own fascinating, often mysterious history - in fact we've bred dogs for just about every job you can imagine; and as our modern
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We now recognise over 400 breeds of dog, each with its own fascinating, often mysterious history - in fact we've bred dogs for just about every job you can imagine; and as our modern world changes, dogs have adapted alongside us. The unparalleled cooperation between us and our dogs has led to some of the most remarkable partnerships on earth, from sheepdogs to guide dogs; and dogs bring everything from their super senses to obvious enthusiasm to all their various roles in our modern world.
Dogs share over 99% of their DNA with the grey wolf, and yet during their more than 10,000 year history within our homes, several key features have emerged to mark them apart - most
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Dogs share over 99% of their DNA with the grey wolf, and yet during their more than 10,000 year history within our homes, several key features have emerged to mark them apart - most importantly the incredible bonds they can form with us. As the world's first domesticated animal, we've spent longer around our canine companions than the wheel, and as such they hold a special place in cultures around the world; in fact new science is revealing how even looking into your dogs' eyes releases love hormones in us both, just one reason our two species have grown closer than ever before.
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