Animal Armoury

Synopsis

From antlers to horns, humans have long been fascinated by the ability of animals to defend themselves with their natural-born weapons. The creatures featured in this TV series demonstrate how resourceful and inspired nature can be to ensure survival in the animal world.

Episodes

Season 1

Teeth & Claws

Teeth & Claws: A fascinating look at animals that use their teeth and claws to fight and catch prey, from baboons and wolves to tigers and bears. (S1, ep 1)

Melee & Brawl

Melee & Brawl: From catfish to eels, discover the electric creatures that strike with a shock. Plus, which animals fight best with their feet? (S1, ep 2)

Masters Of Disguise

Masters of Disguise: From an Arctic fox to a penguin and an octopus, discover the creatures with the most creative camouflage. (S1, ep 3)

Lethal Poison

Lethal Poison: From snakes and spiders to stone fish and the platypus, meet the animal kingdom's most poisonous inhabitants. (S1, ep 4)

Spits And Stings

Spits & Stings: From the archer fish to the cobra, meet the animals that overcome their prey with their fearsome spit and vicious stinging abilities. (S1, ep 5)

Ejection, Odour And Antlers

Ejection, Odour and Antlers: Skunks, squid and sea cucumbers all come under the spotlight as the focus falls on smelly, inky and downright bizarre methods of defence. (S1, ep 6)