The Super Squirrels
Documentary. The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? We uncover the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky characters.
The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? There are squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. We uncover the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky characters, putting their problem solving to the test on a specially designed assault course. We team up with some of the world's top squirrel scientists who are making groundbreaking discoveries - from the fox squirrel who can remember the location of 9,000 nuts to the grey squirrel whose tree-top leaps are the basis of new designs in robotics. We also see the world through the eyes of an orphan red squirrel called Billy, as he grows up and develops all the skills he will need to be released back to the wild. It is time to meet the animal family we should never underestimate - the supersquirrels.
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Clips
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The Flying Squirrel
Duration: 01:59
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Grey Squirrel Solves A Maze
Duration: 01:58
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The Malabar Giant Squirrel
Duration: 01:02
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Billy The Orphan Red Squirrel
Duration: 00:51
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Olivia Colman |
Director | Tom Jarvis |
Producer | Gillian Taylor |
Series Producer | Holly Spearing |
Series Editor | Roger Webb |
Broadcasts
- Tue 19 Jun 2018 20:00
- Sat 23 Jun 2018 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales
- Sun 1 Jul 2018 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
- Tue 3 Jul 2018 08:00
- Sat 29 Dec 2018 12:00
- Sat 20 Jul 2019 17:00
- Sun 4 Aug 2019 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Sat 18 Jan 2020 19:00
- Sat 5 Sep 2020 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Mon 1 Aug 2022 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland & Wales
- Tue 13 Feb 2024 01:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 30 Mar 2024 13:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales & Wales HD only
- Mon 11 Nov 2024 23:35Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales HD & Wales only
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