Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants
David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants.
David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants. It is believed to be one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants from rival colonies live in peace. Their harmonious existence breaks many of the rules for both ants and evolution, and raises some important questions. Through winter, spring and into summer, David turns detective to find the answers.
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"Frankencam"
Duration: 01:39
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Ants vs Cows
Duration: 01:46
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Ant pharmacists
Duration: 01:46
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Living solar panels
Duration: 01:05
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:24Hans Zimmer, Michael Hobe
Harvey Two-Face
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | David Attenborough |
| Writer | Martin Dohrn |
| Writer | Joe Loncraine |
| Director | Martin Dohrn |
| Director | Joe Loncraine |
| Editor | Andi Campbell-Waite |
| Composer | Fraser Purdie |
| Production Manager | Liz Thorp |
| Production Manager | Judith Hamberger |
| Executive Producer | Ivo Filatsch |
| Production Company | Terra Mater Factual Studios |
