{"id":22485,"date":"2025-02-06T08:50:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T13:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/worldscreen.com\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T11:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:16:46","slug":"the-secret-lives-of-animals-matt-brandon-mark-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/the-secret-lives-of-animals-matt-brandon-mark-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Interview: The Secret Lives of Animals\u2019 Matt Brandon &#038; Mark Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Three years in the making, <em>The Secret Lives of Animals<\/em>\u00a0is an exploration of extraordinary animal behaviors\u2014some of which were captured on film for the first time. It features 77 unique species in 24 countries, looking at pivotal moments in their life cycles\u2014from birth and leaving home to raising a family, finding food and growing old\u2014that showcase their intelligence and adaptability. 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