David Attenborough returned to BBC1 this weekend and this time he’s bringing us the seven continents of the world as we’ve never seen them before. Of course, one of the highlights of Sir David’s programmes is the amazing shots of wildlife as the team discover the natural world in each habitat they discover. Why not bring this world a little closer by knitting and crocheting your very own creature each week?
ANTARCTICA
Pepper the friendly whale
Did you know that the blue whale is the largest animal that ever lived? It can grow to 90 or more feet and weigh as much as 24 elephants! Click here
Freddie the Penguin
It’s super chilly in the Antarctic, and when he’s not huddled with his feathered friends, this little fella likes to stay warm by wearing a cute scarf! Click here
Chester the Monkey
Many people think that monkeys just eat bananas, but they are actually omnivores so they eat meat and plant-based foods. Most monkeys eat nuts, fruits, seeds and flowers. Some monkeys also eat meat in the form of bird’s eggs, small lizards, insects and spiders. Click here
AFRICA
Heidi the Hippo
Hippos are most active at night, when they forage for food. They are herbivores, and eat mostly grass. In just one night, they can eat up to 35kg of their favourite food! Click here
EUROPE
Rabbit pals
When rabbits sense danger they thump their back feet on the ground to warn others in their community before escaping underground. Click here
NORTH AMERICA
Winter Bear
The average lifespan of brown bears in the wild is about 25 years. The oldest wild brown bear on record was nearly 37 years old. The oldest brown bear in captivity was 47 - wow! Click here
SOUTH AMERICA
Sloth
The scientific name for sloth is Bradypus, which means ‘slow feet’ in Greek. Click here
Llama
Fizz is his name and looking snazzy is his game! Whip up this cute little guy with his adorable stripy blanket today! Click here
AUSTRALASIA
Kangaroo and Joey
This adorable mum and baby are so cute and distinctly Australian! Click here
Koala
Although sometimes called koala ‘bears’, these cute creatures are actually marsupials - a type of mammal who in most cases have pouches where their newborns develop. Click here
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