Nature

Spy in the Wild | Episode 5 | Meet the Spies

The final episode explains how the concept of the Spy Creatures evolved at John Downer Productions from the original Bouldercam to the Penguincams that inspired the next-generation “spycams” featured in this series. It shows the painstaking work that goes into building the lifelike models and how the team deploys and operates the robotic cameras on location all over the world.

Spy Bushbaby's Funniest Moments

1m 23s

"Spy in the Wild" series producer Matt Gordon recounts the humorous behavior of some wild chimps as they interact with an animatronic bushbaby.

Previews + Extras

  • Spy in the Wild | Episode 5 | Meet the Spies | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Spy in the Wild | Episode 5 | Meet the Spies | Preview

    S35 E11 - 35s

    The final episode explains how the concept of the Spy Creatures evolved at John Downer Productions from the original Bouldercam to the Penguincams that inspired the next-generation “spycams” featured in this series. It shows the painstaking work that goes into building the lifelike models and how the team deploys and operates the robotic cameras on location all over the world.

  • Getting Under a Spy Creature's Skin : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Getting Under a Spy Creature's Skin

    S35 E11 - 2m 13s

    Get a glimpse under the skin of the robot cameras featured in the NATURE mini-series "Spy in the Wild". The design and engineering that goes into these 'spy creatures' is simply stunning.

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