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Aging in the Wild

Aging in the Wild

NR2017•52m•7.2/10
Documentary

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7.2/10(4)

Aging in the Wild is a five-part series that takes a never-before seen look at the golden years in the animal kingdom. Against the backdrop of some of the world's most magnificent nature reserves, national parks, and wilderness areas this series brings viewers on a journey around the globe to meet some of nature’s most interesting elders. Each episode focuses on the story of a different animal and the challenges they face as they age.

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Production

Rotating Planet, ARTE GEIE, TV5 Québec Canada

Language

FR

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 3, 2017

Last Aired

October 16, 2017

Networks

tv5unis.ca, ARTE

Created By

Ari A. Cohen

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Longetivity
E1
Longetivity
Air date: 2017-10-03
How do creatures attain and even exceed human lifespans in the wildest environments on earth? In this episode we meet some animal elders who help us understand the psychological mechanisms associated with long life and the positive social value long-lived animals bring to their communities.
Reproduction
E2
Reproduction
Air date: 2017-10-03
An earnest glimpse at reproduction, mating and companionship in the golden years. Meet some late-life lovers and explore the reasons behind theri sexual longevity and their ability to reproduce well into their later years.
Dominance
E3
Dominance
Air date: 2017-10-05
What does it take to maintain alpha status as animals grow older? We investigate the responsibilities and challenges that come with being a senior leader of a pack.
Wisdom
E4
Wisdom
Air date: 2017-10-05
How does attaining knowledge and wisdom help animals to live longer? We explore the integral role that older animals play in their communities and investigate how animals learn over the course of their lives.
Death
E5
Death
Air date: 2017-10-16
Human, plant, animal, bacteria, all have one inevitable thing in common; death. However, the process of dying is far from uniform across the animal kingdom. In this episode we discover the ways in which aging animals defy our usual understanding of the circle of life.

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