David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

5:20 AM to 6:00 AM

Wednesday 20 November

Young Wrinklies

Season 1 Episode 3 of 5

David Attenborough encounters two species with wrinkly skin, where nature has tinkered with the ageing process to different effect. The mole rat retains its looks while growing old and the elephant looks old from birth, yet both creatures live relatively long lives

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities airs on U&Eden at 5:20 AM, Wednesday 20 November. (Subtitles, audio description.)

Topics

Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics

Nature ➝ Animals ➝ Environment

David Attenborough

Presenter

Stephen Dunleavy

Executive Producer