Hidden Kingdoms — S01E03 — Urban Jungles

00:00:07 Our planet is home to millions of different animals.

00:01:10 Now, using the latest technology,

00:03:01 Rio de Janeiro.

00:04:38 Surveying the streets below, they can spot any opportunity for a meal.

00:08:19 On the other side of the planet...

00:09:19 is what comes naturally to him...

00:11:15 But even he's not invincible.

00:13:43 and even enjoy a trip to the beach.

00:15:22 The city owl is too quick for a cat.

00:17:06 In Tokyo, the rhinoceros beetle is not just alone,

00:18:27 Light radiates in all directions...

00:20:27 It's warmer in the busy city than in the surrounding countryside,

00:21:58 When its grip fails, a gecko can glide to safety.

00:24:36 Now they must take the long road home, back to the rest of the colony.

00:26:44 For a moment, the young male thinks his calls are being returned.

00:29:08 He's lucky. Most males don't even make it this far.

00:30:49 Saved by his Armour.

00:32:45 In red light, the spider can't judge distance properly.

00:35:13 Rats are the ultimate city winners-

00:38:34 At last, dawn is near, bringing relative safety to the marmoset.

00:41:30 A crow's beak can crack a beetle's Armour like an egg.

00:46:02 He has lost before.

00:48:37 far over on the other side of the road.

00:51:14 from the tiny heroes of the Hidden Kingdoms.