Wild Metropolis

A Waddle of Penguins Head Into Cape Town

A waddle of penguins returning from a fishing trip head into the city of Cape Town at rush hour to find their nests. In the sea they are at risk of attack by great white sharks, but in the city they face something potentially more dangerous – cars.

A Waddle of Penguins Head Into Cape Town

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  • Survivors: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Survivors

    S1 E3 - 54m 39s

    As the urban world grows animals are displaced from land that belonged to them. From herons to humpback whales, follow the captivating stories of wild survivors.

  • Commuters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Commuters

    S1 E2 - 54m 15s

    In a modern migration, animals travel in and out of cities to find food, shelter or to start a family. See if the secret to success in a fast-changing world is commuting.

  • Residents: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Residents

    S1 E1 - 53m 30s

    From pythons in Bangkok to otters in Singapore, cities may seem unlikely havens for wildlife, but for animals able to adapt, the urban world is filled with opportunity.

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