THE SECRET LIVES OF ANIMALS: HUGH BONNEVILLE TO NARRATE APPLE TV SERIES

Apple TV+ announced an all-new 10-part docuseries, The Secret Lives of Animals, narrated by actor Hugh Bonneville.

The Secret Lives of Animals highlights 77 unique species in 24 countries over three years, revealing stunning, never-before-seen animal behaviors and highlighting the remarkable intelligence of the natural world. Hailing from the acclaimed BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the series will debut globally on December 18 on Apple TV+.

The Secret Lives of Animals series both inspires and delights viewers with its vibrant exploration of extraordinary animal behaviors, many captured on film for the first time.

Each episode delves into pivotal moments in the life cycles of various animals — from birth and leaving home to raising a family, and from finding food to growing old — showcasing their striking intelligence and adaptability.

Highlights include an orb-weaving spider constructing a deceptive “self-portrait” puppet to deter predators; a wood mouse that creates its own signposts; and, an unexpected relationship between a reticulated humming frog and a burrowing tarantula.