We humans think we have the monopoly on communication – with rolling news, social media updates and 6500 languages to express ourselves in – but scientists are beginning to discover the mind-blowing secrets of communication in the animal kingdom.

In this series, we use the latest science, technology and filming techniques to offer a fascinating insight into the secrets of animal communication. In each episode, we’ll delve into a different aspect of animal communication: How have some animals evolved to transmit information over long distances? How do animals use their bodies to communicate? And how can some communicate in silence?