Animals at Work - Season 3

1. Blaze Alpaca Security Guard

Aired: 2/19/2011

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Blaze the alpaca starts his new job as a farmyard security guard. Makana, a rescued albatross, becomes an environmental spokesbird at his aquarium. Animal News reports on a dramatic puppy rescue from a toilet. Plus, meet a Roman horse turned senator, and a Brazilian chimp who ran for mayor.

2. Snowball Dancing Cockatoo

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Snowball, the dancing cockatoo, gears up for a very important show. Sally, the plumber ferret, teaches her apprentices how it's done. Animal News reports on a brave crocodile facing jaw surgery, plus find out why the scarab beetle was one of ancient Egypt's most worshipped gods.

3. Maria Creepy Crawly Councillor

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. 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, while 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.

4. Ellie Goshawk Camerawoman

Aired: 4/13/2012

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. 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. Plus, meet the animals who have worked in the most treacherous conditions imaginable.

5. Ginny Donkey Therapist

Aired: 4/20/2012

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Ginny the friendly donkey is training to help people through their troubles. A distracted sandwich delivery dog is sorely tempted by his wares and we meet a horse who's been made chairman of the company. 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.

6. Pono Actor Dog

Aired: 4/20/2012

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Pono the world famous actor dog tries to jump start his flagging career and a giant tortoise in Singapore fights to keep his heavyweight championship title. Animal News is reports on a brave mouse who steals from a leopard. Plus, from grumpy camels to bomb carrying bats, we meet the worst army animals of all time.

7. Layla Public Relations Sloth

Aired: 4/27/2012

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Layla the three-fingered sloth prepares to take over the top job at her Costa Rican sanctuary. Meet the legendary ravens at the Tower of London and the Fanimals concoct a foul menu for a potential porcine food critic, plus the most corrupt creatures, including the greatest getaway horse of all time.

8. Mocha Llama Golf Caddy

Aired: 8/25/2011

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Mocha the llama dreams of joining an elite team of golf caddies. Casper is a springer spaniel who puts his super sensitive nose to good use. Animal News reports on a money munching pooch. Plus, find out what blood sucking leeches and a shaved chicken's bottom have in common.

9. Gino Guide Dog

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Gino the guide dog helps his boss train for the 2012 Paralympic Games in judo. Shakti, the baby tapir, learns skills to help save her species from extinction. Animal News reports on a burping parrot whose bad manners get him the sack. And, from serenading crickets to piano playing pigeons, meet the most musical animals of all time.

10. Frankie Politician Dog

Aired: 1/21/2011

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Frankie, the political lobbyist dog, gears up for a meeting with a high profile Costa Rican presidential candidate. The horse Freddie Fox teaches the world how his muscles and bones work. Animal News reports on a distressed dog who dials 999. Plus, meet the bravest animal heroes of all time.

11. Telsha Pack Goat

Aired: 1/24/2011

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. After months of training, Telsha the pack goat heads out on her first professional trek and Tinkerbell the sand shark helps train first time scuba divers in her aquarium home. In Animal News we hear about an elephant car wash. Plus, we meet the lively birds that were showcased in 18th-century France's metre-high hairdos.

12. Hercules Eco Dog

Aired: 1/25/2011

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Hercules the dog patrols the beach to help save Costa Rican baby turtles from extinction. A handsome Hawaiian bull tries to make it as a model and a cheetah reports for work as a research assistant. Animal News headlines with an unusual horse wedding. Plus, from a tunnelling terrier to wrestling camels, meet the sportiest working animals of all time.

13. Higgins Dog Detective

Factual series about working animals, presented by John Barrowman. Higgins, the wannabe doggie detective, faces two crucial tests to judge if he can actually do the job and Sausage, the rat actor, pours on the charm. Animal News reports on a new dog bark translator. Plus, meet the tireless fowls and ferrets who have performed the dirtiest animal jobs of all time.