Animals at Work

Blaze, the alpaca, starts his new job as a farmyard security guard; Makana, a rescued albatross becomes an environmental spokesbird at the Monterey Bay Aquarium; Animal News reports on a dramatic, post-flush puppy rescue; Plus, meet a Roman horse turned senator, and a Brazilian chimp who ran for mayor.

On this episode of Animals at Work... Snowball, the talking, dancing cockatoo gears up for a very important show; an expert plumber and electrician, Sally, the ferret teaches her apprentices how it's done; Animal News reports on a brave crocodile who undergoes jaw surgery; Plus, find out why the scarab beetle was one of ancient Egypt's most-worshipped gods.

Maria, the tarantula, uses her creepy crawly charm on three petrified school kids; a feisty parrot teaches caged birds to live free and happy lives; Animal News reports on a cow who takes the plunge in a backyard swimming pool; Plus, meet the strongest animals of all time, including jousting Medieval horses and the elephants who built the Taj Mahal.

Ellie, the goshawk usually works as a flying camerawoman but this time she's landed a starring role; Goldie, the camel, helps make soap from her own milk; Animal News reports on a miracle kitten who survives a treacherous train journey; and, meet the animals who have worked in the most treacherous conditions imaginable.

Ginny, a therapist donkey-in-training gears up to impress her first-ever VIP client; a distracted sandwich delivery dog is tempted by his wares; meet a horse toy company's equine chairman; Animal News makes headlines with a fossilized, super-sized serpent; Plus, find out what a supersonic black bear, a flying pig and an astro chimp all have in common.

Pono, the world-famous actor dog tries to jump-start his flagging career; a giant tortoise in Singapore fights to keep his heavyweight championship title; Animal News reports on a brave mouse who steals from a leopard; and, from grumpy camels to bomb-carrying bats, meet the worst army animals of all time.