Animal Odd Couples
Love apparently knows no boundaries in the animal kingdom. Despite the odds, there are countless stories of the most unlikely cross-species relationships imaginable. Instincts gone awry? NATURE investigates why animals form these special bonds and what these relationships suggest about the nature of animal emotions. Animal Odd Couples premiered Wednesday, November 7, 2012.
Previews + Extras
Studying the Emotional Lives of Animals
S31 E3 - 3m 47s
Dr. Marc Bekoff, former Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado featured in Animal Odd Couples, talks about the scientific study of animal emotions, animal friendships, and the elements of the brain that allow for such bonds to form.
Animal Odd Couples Preview
S31 E3 - 31s
A goat and a horse are inseparable for 16 years. A dog befriends a wild deer. It's time to challenge the notion that only humans form lasting friendships. Animal Odd Couples premieres November 7 at 8/7c (check local listings).
The Benefits of Friendship
S31 E3 - 1m 40s
Primatologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Lauren Brent discusses her research on the social behavior of nonhuman primates and the benefits of friendship. "Animal Odd Couples" premieres Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 8/7c (check local listings).
Maned Lioness Displays Both Male and Female Traits
S31 E3 - 3m 10s
An African lioness that looks and acts male may be the secret to her pride's success.
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