After such a great response to our Animal Bands game on Twitter, we decided to do another one! This time, though, the topic was Animal TV Shows, and you sent in some crackers! Here are ten of our favourites…did your idea make the cut?!
Chimp My Ride
This young chimpanzee appears to be a bit of a back-seat driver!
This young chimpanzee has no need for the show that decks out cars with all the latest and greatest gear…he seems quite happy with his ride!
The Only Way is Essex Emerald Moth
Saltmarshes are the preferred habitat of the Essex emerald moth
This Essex emerald moth is looking rather reem, and we would forgive other invertebrates for being well jel of its beautiful green wings. Sadly, this species is now classified as Extinct in the UK.
Seal or No Seal
The scientific name of the Galapagos fur seal comes from Greek words meaning 'bear headed'
Seal or No Seal describes the history of this Endangered species rather well. The Galapagos fur seal was hunted extensively in the 1800s, and was thought to be extinct until a small colony was rediscovered in the 1930s.
The Weakest Skink
The chevron skink can grow up to 30 cm in length
The chevron skink is New Zealand’s largest living endemic lizard, and one of its rarest. We think it does a pretty mean impression of the infamous Anne Robinson glare…is it about to wink?!
Orang M’Lord
The Bornean orangutan is a predominantly solitary creature
This female Bornean orangutan doesn’t seem to have grasped the concept of ladylike behaviour! However, we’re not sure she’d be any better as a maid if that’s how she’s planning on carrying the sandwiches and scones!
Gnu Wants to be a Millionaire
As it forms huge herds, the blue wildebeest should have no trouble finding a 'Phone a Friend' candidate!
These blue wildebeest, commonly referred to as gnus, seem to be gathering to watch an episode of their favourite show: Gnu Wants To Be A Millionaire! Or perhaps they’re eagerly awaiting the call to be a ‘Phone a Friend’?
Neighboars
The Visayan warty pig is a rainforest-dwelling species
Although not from Australia, we’re featuring this Visayan warty pig, as he would be a very rare neighbour to have. Found on just two islands of the Philippines, this species is extinct over at least 98% of its former range.
Troutnumbered
The Kunming snout trout lives in rapids and pools in fast-flowing streams
The Kunming snout trout is Critically Endangered as a result of water pollution, overfishing, and being Outnumbered by introduced fish species.
Miami Mice
The Arabian spiny mouse can shed its tail when attacked
The heroes of Miami Vice would have needed to don a special bulletproof vest to protect themselves during drug raids, but this Arabian spiny mouse has its own inbuilt protection against predators. When brushed against the direction of growth, this mouse’s fur becomes coarse and spine-like.
Would Aye-Aye to You?
The aye-aye has strong upper incisors to tear through wood
This rather odd-looking aye-aye hid a secret from scientists for years! This nocturnal species was originally classified as a rodent, but it is, in fact, a primate. Perhaps the aye-aye could use its unusually long middle digit to point out liars?!
This blog turned out to be harder to write than I’d expected, as I could only pick ten shows to feature, and there were so many fantastic ideas! So, I shall leave you with a quick mention of a few more that tickled us here in the ARKive office: Chicks Feet Under; Louse MD; Bok the Week; Have I Got Shrews For You; Home and A Whale; Starfish and Hutch; Whose Lion Is It Anyway?
Thanks, everyone! Look out for more wildlife-related fun and games soon!
Kathryn Pintus, ARKive Species Text Author
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