Go Wild

Go Wild

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2 Seasons · 60 Episodes · Premiered August 14, 2023

Young environmental enthusiast Aneeshwar along with his friends Steve Backshall and Lizzie Daly meet amazing animals and reveal the surprising and unusual ways in which they are connected in the wild.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

20 episodes
E01
Elephant and Lemur
Mon, Aug 14 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet some Asian elephants and give them a shower with a giant hose. They see how the elephants use their trunk in lots of different ways and discover more about these very clever animals. Their next animal is the ring-tailed lemur, which they meet face to face and learn what they use their long stripey tails for. Finally, Steve and Aneeshwar find what the wild connection is between these two animals. 
E02
Giraffe and Red Panda
Tue, Aug 15 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet two of the tallest animal in the world, the giraffe, who show them their incredibly long tongues that they use to pick the leaves from tall trees in the wild. Next, they visit some red pandas, whose red fur has a thick layer underneath to keep them warm. 
E03
Komodo and Chameleon
Wed, Aug 16 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet the enormous Komodo dragon and lay an extremely smelly trail for him to find food. In the wild, Komodo dragons will eat almost anything. Next, they meet the Parson's chameleon, which has an astonishing way of catching its food using its incredibly long tongue, and they reveal the fascinating wild connection between these two animals. 
E04
Gibbon and Seriema
Thu, Aug 17 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet some agile gibbons who show them how well they can move. Though the gibbons are a little quiet, Steve and Aneeshwar have a go at showing what they sound like in the wild. Next, they meet a tall, long-legged bird called a seriema who is very interested in a pretend toy snake, before they reveal the unusual wild connection between the two animals. 
E05
Sea Lion and Capybara
Fri, Aug 18 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet one of the zoo's noisiest residents, Arthur the sea lion. He shows them his amazing teeth and flippers and then jumps in the water to demonstrate his incredible swimming skills. Next, they visit the biggest rodent in the world, the capybara. Steve and Aneeshwar give them their breakfast and reveal the wild connection between these two very different animals. 
E06
Baboon and Giant Otter
Mon, Aug 21 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet some cheeky baboons and giant river otters.
E07
Cassowary and Gharial
Tue, Aug 22 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet the dinosaur-like cassowary and the amazing Sunda gharial.
E08
Giant Anteater and Chimpanzee
Wed, Aug 23 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet a hungry giant anteater and some noisy chimpanzees.
E09
Meerkat and Giant Millipede
Thu, Aug 24 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet some busy meerkats and huge giant millipedes.
E10
Barn Owl and Bats
Fri, Aug 25 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
teve and Aneeshwar feed some fruit bats and meet Wallace the barn owl.
E11
Rhino and Hissing Cockroach
Mon, Aug 28 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar give Winnie the white rhino a mud bath. They find out how the mud keeps rhinos' skin nice and healthy. Their next encounter is with hissing cockroaches, which they get to hold so that they can get a closer look at this very unique animal. Steve and Aneeshwar then reveal the special connection that these two animals share in the wild.
E12
Ostrich and Penguin
Tue, Aug 29 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet the world's largest species of bird, the ostrich, who is also superfast so it can run away from animals, like lions, in the wild. Next, they feed fish to some penguins, who have waterproof feathers that trap air to keep them warm in the cold water. They find that both animals have a surprising wild connection.
E13
Tiger and Leaf Insect
Wed, Aug 30 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar help the keepers by setting up a new toy in the tigers' enclosure. They see what makes the tiger such an incredible predator. Next, they get to hold an animal called a leaf insect and see how it looks just like a plant. Steve and Aneeshwar then reveal the wild connection between these two very different animals.
E14
Harris's Hawk and Leafcutter Ant
Thu, Aug 31 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar help to feed Ruby the Harris's hawk and take her out for some flying in the woods. They get a close-up look when she lands on their gloves, and they learn about what makes Ruby so special. Next, Steve and Aneeshwar check out a colony of leafcutter ants. They watch them snip up leaves and carry them to their nest. Finally, they discover the wild connection between these two amazing animals.
E15
Flamingo and Orangutan
Fri, Sep 1 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar visit some pink- and orange-coloured flamingos to give them their breakfast and see how they use their incredible beaks to feed. Then, they meet a group of orangutans, who show off their amazingly agile climbing abilities, before revealing the surprising wild connection between these two animals.
E16
Fossa and Gecko
Mon, Sep 4 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet some of the zoo's acrobats, a family of fossa who are incredible climbers and enjoy jumping high up in the trees. Next, they go to see the leaf-tailed gecko, which has an amazing tail that looks just like a leaf to help camouflage it in the wild. Steve and Aneeshwar then reveal the surprising wild connection between them.
E17
Tree Kangaroo and Seahorse
Tue, Sep 5 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet the tree kangaroo that doesn't spend much time jumping around on the ground but is an excellent climber. They discover that it has a surprise for them. The next animal they meet is a type of fish - the seahorse. Even though the tree kangaroo and seahorse are very different animals, Steve and Aneeshwar find out that they both have an amazing superpower.
E18
Lion and Chicken Frog
Wed, Sep 6 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar drive through the safari park and watch a pride of lions. The lions are curious and come up close to the safari vehicle, so Steve and Aneeshwar can get a good look at them. Next, they meet the mountain chicken frog, which Steve gets to hold. They learn how this giant frog uses its eyes to swallow its food and how, even though they're so different to the lions, they share an amazing wild connection.
E19
Wildebeest and Monarch Butterfly
Thu, Sep 7 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet a herd of huge wildebeest. They hang out in big groups, so there are lots of eyes and ears to look out for danger. Next, they go in search of a monarch butterfly to discover the incredible wild connection between this tiny creature and the enormous wildebeest.
E20
Sea Anemone and Pitcher Plant
Fri, Sep 8 2023 7:25 AM GMT+0000 5 min
Steve and Aneeshwar meet a sea anemone to see how it feeds with the help of another animal. Then, they go to see an amazing pitcher plant, which feeds on bugs and insects to survive, and discover the unusual wild connection between the animal and the plant.

Season 2

40 episodes

Cast

Aneeshwar Kunchala as Aneeshwar Kunchala
Lizzie Daly
Lizzie Daly as Lizzie Daly
Steve Backshall
Steve Backshall as Steve Backshall

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