This January, Animal Planet kicks off an all-new programming block that brings exotic tropical island critters and fuzzy arctic animals into viewers' homes every week.
SHOW kicks off the programming block with close encounters of the animal kind.
Viewers travel to some of the most famous animal habitats in the world, as well as some of the most unusual, for an intimate look at how animals have adapted to the sometimes perilous environments in which they live. From visiting the crocodile-infested waters in Jamaica and hanging out with koala bears in Australia to swimming with the colorful cuttlefish, viewers get a new perspective on familiar species while meeting and learning about some new and unique animals. Every animal species has a unique approach to endurance - most of which have been perfected from centuries of evolution. Host David Attenborough takes viewers along on a journey into the birthing, rearing and survival techniques used by various animals, including the edible dormouse, preying mantises and sea lions.