The Secret Lives of Animals (2024)

Name: The Secret Lives of Animals
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Hugh Bonneville

Documentary

Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.

IMDb rating: 8.4 (656 votes)
Episode average: 8.3 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Apple TV+
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Hugh Bonneville Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

8.29 avg 10 episodes 8.0 → 8.3 30 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Leaving Home	8.0	61
2	Raising a Family	8.3	45
3	Protecting Yourself	8.6	45
4	Home Making	8.4	37
5	Finding Food	8.4	34
6	The Art of Deception	8.5	25
7	Making Friends	8.3	26
8	Finding a Partner	8.0	27
9	Mastering Your Talent	8.1	27
10	Growing Old	8.3	28