Winterwatch S21E06 · Hidden Treasures

Overview

Iolo Williams tracks down some of Wales’s most elusive creatures and sheds light on how some of them remain undetected. He begins by revealing the array of tiny creatures that take refuge in a log pile in winter: a hibernating butterfly, a centipede on the hunt and a dedicated earwig mother carefully tending to her eggs. Beneath the waves, marine animals are also hidden from view, but many also try their best to hide from each other. Sand gobies are well camouflaged against the seafloor but must be vigilant, as an angel shark, a rare creature filmed for the first time in UK waters, buries itself in the sand to ambush its prey from below.

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1. 1 1. Taking Refuge2025-02-18 · 29mIolo Williams explores how animals seek refuge in winter by looking back at stories from Winterwatch and Autumnwatch. He begins in an old mine near Machynlleth, where he discovers
2. 2 2. Adaptation2025-02-18 · 29mIolo Williams explores the various strategies that animals use to survive harsh winters, including the incredible adaptations that mean ducks' feet don’t freeze and pond creatures
3. 3 3. Intelligence2025-02-18 · 29mIolo Williams showcases animals that use intelligence to survive the challenges of winter. He begins on Anglesey, where he joins raven expert Nigel Brown to investigate these high
4. 4 4. Finding Food2025-02-18 · 29mIn winter, finding a meal can be a life-threatening challenge for many creatures. Iolo Williams investigates how wildlife avoids starvation when sustenance is scarce by looking bac
5. 5 5. Next Generation2025-02-18 · 29mWhile many species are simply trying to stay alive at this challenging time of year, others are focusing on the next generation. Iolo Williams looks back at some of the best season
6. 6 6. Hidden Treasures2025-02-18 · 29mIolo Williams tracks down some of Wales’s most elusive creatures and sheds light on how some of them remain undetected. He begins by revealing the array of tiny creatures that tak