Fridays, Sept. 6 - 20, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport!
Discover the extraordinary animals adapting to life in the world’s most loved cities in WILD METROPOLIS. This three-part series reveals the world’s most extraordinary wildlife living in the newest and fastest changing habitat on the planet – cities. This innovative series features a diverse cast of animals that are adjusting to this new world better than we could have predicted, not only applying their natural-born skills and abilities to life in the city, but also making amazing physical or behavioral adaptations.
From humpback whales breaching against New York’s skyline, to penguins nesting in Cape Town, explore our most-loved and familiar cities through the eyes of the animals that live in them, and discover a wilder side to a world we think we know.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: “Residents” Friday, Sept. 6 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - From pythons in Bangkok to otters in Singapore, cities may seem unlikely havens for wildlife, but for animals able to adapt, the urban world is filled with opportunity.
Episode 2: “Commuters” Friday, Sept. 13 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - In a modern migration, animals travel in and out of cities to find food, shelter or to start a family. See if the secret to success in a fast-changing world is commuting.
Episode 3: “Survivors” Friday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 - As the urban world grows animals are displaced from land that belonged to them. From herons to humpback whales, follow the captivating stories of wild survivors. This hopeful but realistic episode culminates with the return of charismatic ocean giants to the world’s most iconic city, as humpback whales breach against the New York skyline.
Watch On Your Schedule: The series is available to stream with KPBS Passport, a benefit for members who give $60+ annually (or $5+ per month), using your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire or Chromecast. Learn how to activate your benefit now.
The program DVD is available for purchase at ShopPBS.org.
Credits: BBC Studios. Series Producer: Matt Brandon. Executive Producer: Roger Webb
