Killer IQ: Lion vs. Hyena

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S01E02 - "Predator Challenge"

Andato in onda il Mar 12, 2015, 12:00 AM

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This is not a battle of eternal enemies Ă˘â‚¬â€ś but a war of wits. Join Kevin Richardson and some of the world's leading behavioural zoologists as hyenas and lions are pitted against each other in a series of exciting, entertaining and ground-breaking puzzles and trials, to discover what makes them the ultimate apex predator. In Killer IQ: Lion vs. Hyena, world-famous Ă˘â‚¬Âlion whisperer' Kevin Richardson will be joined by a team of highly qualified experts. Together, they will identify the lions' as well as the hyenas' behaviour when it comes to solving tasks and riddles, custom-tailored to the animals in question. The different trials will focus on specific abilities and aspects of the animals' behaviour. Cognitive awareness and social intelligence will be put to the test: how well will the animals fare when it comes to various tasks, such as puzzle boxes, rope pulling or mirror mazes? Will they share their findings with animals from their own family or clan?

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Stato: Terminata
Lingua: English
Durata: 60 min
Prima TV: March 4, 2015
Terminata: March 11, 2015
Programmazione: Wednesday alle 20:00

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Episodi (1 Stagione · 2 Episodi)

Predator Games

Can lions count? Do low-ranking hyenas purposely deceive dominant pack members? Do dark manes drive lionesses wild with desire, and if so, why? Animal behaviorist Kevin Richardson and some of the world's leading wildlife experts run a series of experiments on these predators of the African plains. They will test their coordination, see how they work in teams to tackle unfamiliar tasks and enemies, and reveal how these two social groups, while similar in many ways, are vastly different creatures.

Mar 4, 2015

46 min

Predator Challenge

"Lion Whisperer" Kevin Richardson and a team of wildlife experts are handing out the final exams to their students of the South African plains. How will Welgedacht Game Reserve's lions and hyenas measure up to these tests designed to explore their ability to learn, recognize, and hunt in new and unfamiliar settings? Witness the last of these remarkable experiments as these apex predators use mirrors to their advantage, play a numbers game deciding how and who to attack, and cooperate to survive in their natural environment.

Mar 11, 2015

46 min