Creature Comforts

- Season 2

(2005)

A rabbit reveals his never ending quest for breeding perfection, a Shetland pony shows a tidy set of hooves to impress his girlfriends, a competitive pig thinks that good losers are losers, and a chicken casts aspersions on the quality of the duck eggs. All bets are off, as the biggest and the best lock horns over their rosettes.

Have you ever wondered how a seagull feels when its young leave the nest? Or a monkey copes with teething? Or what happens when an amoeba argues with its mum and dad? From cute and cuddly, to teenage tantrums. The ups and downs of parenthood.

Did you know that pigs hate having their neck breathed on? Or that the best way to irritate a Police horse is to walk like a baboon in front of it? Feathers and fur flies, as temperamental pets reveal what gets their goat.

How does a hamster sound like a kipper? Does an owl give a hoot? Can a slug imitate a chicken? Animals test their vocal prowess.

What causes a sewer-dwelling crocodile to settle in Stockton Heath? Why is it important for a barnacle to set up home above the flood line? How do moles cope with unexpected leaks, and what does a baby spider think of the long climb to bed? Step out from behind the net curtains, and take a peek into some beastly boudoirs.

A tortoise and hare argue over who is the best loser, lemmings point out the drawbacks of cliff-diving, scorpions take us through their fast-hand technique, and a wrestling mouse shows us how to land properly. Survival of the fittest and other fantastic feats with natures natural athletes.

What happens when an Indian elephant breaks into Buckingham Palace? Why do the royal ravens wish the Queen would get a proper job? What do the corgis think about the royal collection, and how does Prince Charles's small talk go down with the flora in the royal garden? Royalists rave and republicans rant beneath the union jack.

How does a miserable hamster attract a mate? Why do rats find eating sandwiches a turn on? What happens when a royal corgi falls in love with a stray, and what makes pigs feel sexy? A soft-centred collection of misty-eyed romantics reveal the art of seduction, and the perils of falling in love.

How do hamsters cope with indigestion? Why do dogs hate wearing Christmas hats? What happens when a partridge is chased out of its pear tree, and why do corgis find Christmas unbearably emotional? Join in the festive fun with our furry friends.

What happens if a tortoise suffers from insomnia? How does a woodlouse with adenoid problems stop snoring, and why does the Dove of Peace get aggressive if he doesn't get a full nights kip? Nocturnal critters shed light on the workings of the night shift.

Do Bald Eagles ever feel self-conscious? What does a Sharpei think about his wrinkles? How does a zebra tackle her laughter lines, and why are snakes allergic to bananas? Pampered pets pontificate on the pitfalls of personal grooming.

Have you ever wondered what animals are really saying? Well, after watching Monkeys debate the origins of language, a cat contemplate deep sea communication, rats arguing over baby talk, and a raven getting a grump on, you'll probably wish you'd never asked

An itchy-footed meerkat who hitchhikes to Bath, a giraffe without a working permit, a hyperactive ostrich, a territorial gorilla, a confused lion, a forgetful baboon and a lazy hippo reveal life behind the perimeter fence.