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The Super Squirrels

Documentary. The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? We uncover the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky characters.

The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? There are squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. We uncover the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky characters, putting their problem solving to the test on a specially designed assault course. We team up with some of the world's top squirrel scientists who are making groundbreaking discoveries - from the fox squirrel who can remember the location of 9,000 nuts to the grey squirrel whose tree-top leaps are the basis of new designs in robotics. We also see the world through the eyes of an orphan red squirrel called Billy, as he grows up and develops all the skills he will need to be released back to the wild. It is time to meet the animal family we should never underestimate - the supersquirrels.

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Olivia Colman
Director Tom Jarvis
Producer Gillian Taylor
Series Producer Holly Spearing
Series Editor Roger Webb

Broadcasts

  • Tue 19 Jun 2018 20:00
  • Sat 23 Jun 2018 20:00
  • Sun 1 Jul 2018 20:00
  • Tue 3 Jul 2018 08:00
  • Sat 29 Dec 2018 12:00
  • Sat 20 Jul 2019 17:00
  • Sun 4 Aug 2019 18:00
  • Sat 18 Jan 2020 19:00
  • Sat 5 Sep 2020 10:00
  • Mon 1 Aug 2022 20:00
  • Tue 13 Feb 2024 01:00
  • Sat 30 Mar 2024 13:15
  • Mon 11 Nov 2024 23:35
  • Wed 22 Jan 2025 00:00
  • Sat 29 Mar 2025 20:00

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