Survivors
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.
Episodes
-
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
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
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.
Extras + Features
-
Macaques in Thailand Raid a Moving Car for Food
S1 E1 - 50s
The "Mafia" troop of Macaques in Lopburi, Thailand prove they know the best spots in town to grab a bite to eat. For them, it’s all about timing as they raid a moving car to get a meal.
-
The Largest Long-Eared Owl Roost in the World
S1 E1 - 1m 41s
750 long-eared owls are thriving in the shelter of Kikinda town square, Serbia in what is by far the largest long-eared owl roost in the world.
-
Flying Foxes Rehydrate in Adelaide’s River Torrens
S1 E1 - 1m 45s
At risk of dehydration as temperatures reach a searing 109 degrees, grey-headed flying foxes grab a lifesaving drink from Adelaide’s River Torrens.
-
Preview
S1 - 30s
Discover the extraordinary animals adapting to life in the world’s most loved cities, and witness the remarkable ways they meet the challenges of surviving in the newest habitat on the planet.
Schedule
-
Image
Wild Metropolis
Survivors
Friday
Apr 26
1 Hour
Stories of animals that survive despite being displaced by the growth of cities.
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.
Similar Shows
Ancient Skies
Science and Nature
NOVA
Science and Nature
Power Trip: The Story of Energy
Science and Nature
Butterfly Town, USA
Science and Nature
The Great Whale Rescue
Science and Nature
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
Science and Nature
Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham
Science and Nature
Nature
Science and Nature
When Disaster Strikes
Science and Nature
A Walk in the Park with Nick Mollé: Nature of the Beasts
Science and Nature