Hunger Wars
Liz Bonnin meets the animal rogues doing whatever it takes to find food, from kleptomaniac crabs to tigers deceiving their prey.
Liz Bonnin meets the animal rogues doing whatever it takes to find food. From kleptomaniac crabs on a stealing spree, tigers deceiving their prey and chimpanzees waging war on their neighbours, the need for a square meal can drive many animals to some seemingly extreme behaviour.
Liz sets out to discover the science behind these tactics, joining experts making new discoveries around the world. She sees macaques using psychology to pull off a theft, a spider conning its prey with a chemical disguise and the wedge-billed hummingbird stealing nectar from under the beaks of its rivals.
When it comes to finding food, this outrageous behaviour is actually an ingenious way to get ahead.
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Clips
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The world's cutest thief?
Duration: 01:09
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These coconut crabs will steal anything!
Duration: 02:54
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A shocking way to deal with a food shortage
Duration: 02:52
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Beware of the nectar thief
Duration: 02:51
Music Played
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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Bad Reputation
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Julie Andrews & Irwin Kostal
Prelude and The Sound of Music
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Julie Andrews & Irwin Kostal
Prelude and The Sound of Music
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Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Fun Lovin' Criminals
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Take That
Superstar
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Bee Gees
Stayin' Alive
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Liz Bonnin |
Series Producer | Holly Spearing |
Executive Producer | Jo Shinner |
Director | Hannah Gibson |
Editor | Amy Fathers |
Broadcasts
- Wed 25 Jul 2018 20:00
- Sun 29 Jul 2018 13:15
- Wed 1 Aug 2018 00:1591Èȱ¬ Two except Scotland
- Wed 21 Aug 2019 16:15
- Fri 4 Sep 2020 16:1591Èȱ¬ Two except Scotland
- Sat 3 Jun 2023 11:0091Èȱ¬ Two except Scotland
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