The BBC Earth-PBS miniseries Spy in the Wild wouldn’t be possible without its animatronic creatures. Thanks to their realistic movements and designs, the robot spies have allowed filmmakers to capture up-close-and-personal footage of animals in their natural habitats. This clip spotted by Sploid takes a closer look at how these covert operators function. Follow special effects artist John Nolan inside his London studio to see what models of an African wild dog pup and a meerkat look like without their skin. For more Spy in the Wild content, check out this adorable blooper reel highlighting unexpected moments caught on tape.
[h/t Sploid]
Header/banner images courtesy of BBC Earth-PBS Miniseries.
March 6, 2017 – 9:00am