Apple TV+ Reveals The Secret Lives of Animals

Apple TV+ has lined up the new docuseries The Secret Lives of Animals, narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Paddington, Downton Abbey).

Across ten episodes, The Secret Lives of Animals highlights 77 unique species in 24 countries over three years, revealing never-before-seen animal behaviors and highlighting the intelligence of the natural world. From BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the series will debut globally on December 18 on Apple TV+.

The Secret Lives of Animals features an exploration of extraordinary animal behaviors, many captured on film for the first time. Each episode delves into pivotal moments in the life cycles of various animals—from birth and leaving home to raising a family and from finding food to growing old—showcasing their striking intelligence and adaptability. Highlights include an orb-weaving spider constructing a deceptive “self-portrait” puppet to deter predators, a wood mouse that creates its own signposts, and an unexpected relationship between a reticulated humming frog and a burrowing tarantula.

The series marks the third collaboration between the BBC Studios Natural History Unit and Apple TV+, following Prehistoric Planet and The Year Earth Changed.