Why do we find cats beautiful? Why are spiders horrid? The way an animal looks is a subject of eternal fascination for us. This episode examines our response to animals, and our fascination with their, and our own, appearance.
This episode introduces us to some of the most remarkable behavior to be found within the natural world, and amongst members of our own species, and allows the viewer an intimate glimpse into the ceremonial lives of people and animals.
In the animal word, as in our own, the family unit and social structures are crucial to survival. By using recently developed film techniques, this episode reveals the fascinating subject of the social hierarchies of the animal world with stunning detail.