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Brigade Animo - Imitation

S2 E2
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2014

Aurélia wonders how Jazzy the parrot can imitate humans. Clifford visits Georges Brossard who teaches him about 'the stick insect' which blends into its environment. Margot expresses herself through painting, being inspired by a rainbow trout. Doctor Seb explains under which circumstances the chameleon changes colors.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5
Subjects:
Science and technology Life Systems
Skills:
Communication Problem Solving Critical Thinking Collaboration
French level:
B2: Vantage Independent User (B1 - B2)
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E1 : Brigade Animo - Beauté

13min30s
We meet Marcella, a top model in the world of cows. Vincent discovers the beauty secrets of Mystica, a Rex Cornish cat who participates in beauty pageants. Dr. Seb and Aurélia finish shearing Vanille, a royal poodle getting ready for a competition. Did you know that there is a radio show for animals, broadcast directly from the forest…
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E2 : Brigade Animo - Imitation

13min30s
Aurélia wonders how Jazzy the parrot can imitate humans. Clifford visits Georges Brossard who teaches him about 'the stick insect' which blends into its environment. Margot expresses herself through painting, being inspired by a rainbow trout. Doctor Seb explains under which circumstances the chameleon changes colors.
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E3 : Brigade Animo - Dressage

13min30s
Aurélia would like to know the first things to do when adopting a dog. Doctor Seb takes this opportunity to show her the basic commands to make life with a new dog easier. Vincent meets Jacinthe who teaches him how to train... a hen! Margot walks the red carpet and interviews movie stars!
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E4 : Brigade Animo - Nourriture

13min30s
Dr. Seb performs the annual examination of Bob, a bearded dragon. Aurélia, on her end, tastes homemade dog biscuits. Clifford meets an impressive animal: the white rhino while Margot cooks with a newt from Trois-Rivières. An episode that makes you hungry!
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E5 : Brigade Animo - Petit

13min30s
We compare an x-ray of straight legs with that of Mommy, a small dog with crooked legs. Aurélia visits a breeder of mini-horses in Mirabel. Vincent learns how to bathe a tiny animal, Gustave the hedgehog, while Margot tells us about the time she looked the craziest!
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E6 : Brigade Animo - Carapace

13min30s
Vincent learns how to heal a shell with the turtles Loulou and Gisèle. Aurélia is feeling “itchy”. Dr. Seb shows her how to remove a tick from Oscar the dog. While Clifford gets to know the Japanese macaques, we join Margot for a picnic in the wild.
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E7 : Brigade Animo - Museau

13min30s
Aurélia wonders about the differences between her nose and those of Fritz, a pug with a crushed muzzle, and Stella, a dachshund with a long muzzle. Vincent and Sébastien put to the test an animal with a gifted sniff... the rat! The young Xavier tests dogs for their smelling abilities with the Québec Secours organization. Margot turns…
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E8 : Brigade Animo - Vol

13min30s
Dr. Seb brings his brigade to the birds of prey clinic at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Saint-Hyacinthe. Aurélia examines a short-eared owl that has a broken wing, and Vincent releases a brown hawk after its rehabilitation. Clifford, meanwhile, learns about reindeer while Margot predicts a lucky day as she has found a four…
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E9 : Brigade Animo - Adoption

13min30s
Vincent accompanies Toothless, a 17-week-old Labrador cross, on his first visit to the vet. Doctor Seb explains to him the importance of the first examination when a new animal arrives at the house. Aurélia takes over when the time comes for the little puppy to receive his first vaccines! Ouch! Margot has found a new singing job…
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E10 : Brigade Animo - Température

13min30s
Dr. Seb shows Vincent how to recreate a warm, sunny home for Nestor the heat-loving ball python. The opposite is true for Pantoufle the dog who prefers freshness. Therefore, Aurélia is learning how to avoid heatstroke for dogs. Clifford discovers what the boar does when he wants to cool off and Margot makes a sundress for a very…
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E11 : Brigade à la ferme - 1

13min30s
There is always a lot of work to be done on a farm. Therefore, Brigade Animo will lend a hand to Dr. Céline, the veterinarian at André's Farm. Dr. Seb and Vincent will help her cut the hooves of the goats while Aurélia will cut the claws of Peony, the cockatoo. Fall is also a season when wild animals seek shelter near our homes…
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E12 : Brigade Animo - Mécanismes de défense

13min30s
Dr. Seb brews a potion with Vincent to stop the smell of a dog who has unfortunately been sprayed by a skunk. Dr. Seb gives Aurélia tips to avoid declawing her cat. Clifford meets a camouflage expert: the zebra. Margot, the new forest sheriff, receives a call from the Grand Duke!
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E13 : Brigade Animo - Reproduction

13min30s
Aurélia meets a litter of 10 golden retrievers at the Engold Majesty kennel. Vincent gives a little dachshund an ultrasound to check if she's pregnant. With the help of Dr. Seb, Aurélia learns how to tell the difference between a male kitten and a female kitten. On her end, Margot puts into practice the knowledge she acquired at…
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E14 : Brigade Animo - Jeu

13min30s
Vincent and Dr. Seb make toys to help Morgane the parrot feel less stressed. Aurélia realizes that the most important thing for the Taiga kitten is to play. Clifford realizes that chimps like to play just as much as humans. For her part, Margot is invited to the beach insects' mega fiesta.
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E15 : Brigade Animo - Crottes

13min30s
Aurélia introduces Dr. Seb Maya, a constipated cat who needs care. Julie from the Granby Zoo presents Vincent a funny quiz: who owns this poop? Margot is elected president of the farm until 2030 and Carot the bulldog is examined for parasites. A program that smells awfully good!
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E16 : Brigade Animo - Sang

13min30s
Vanille, a poodle, has anemia and needs blood. It is Duke, a strong and healthy German Shepherd who will provide it. Margot becomes a cheerleader, and Clifford meets with the entomologist Georges Brossard who displays his impressive collection of insects.
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E17 : Brigade Animo - Queue

13min30s
Vincent is worried: he stepped on Pippin the cat's tail! Dr. Seb examines Pippin and explains what a cat's tail can be used for... Aurélia discovers different animal tails at the Ecomuseum Zoo. Margot cannot stop laughing. Her friend Fleur, the cow, tells her her best jokes. Dr. Seb gives advice to Vincent on how to take…
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E18 : Brigade Animo - Os

13min30s
Our Brigade spends the day at the Lachute veterinary clinic for large animals. In the company of veterinarian Pierre-Yves and Dr. Seb, Vincent changes the cast of Amulette the cow in less than 30 minutes. Aurélia examines Peggy the pig who broke her leg. Clifford tries to uncover the secret of the hyena's laughter while Margot…
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E19 : Brigade Animo - Vision

13min30s
The whole brigade takes a look at the eyesight of animals! Dr. Seb explains to Vincent the differences between the eyes of a python, a rat, and a dog. Aurélia wonders why Nuage the cat's eyes are veiled. Dr. Seb checks for cataracts. It is with great enthusiasm that Margot animates the regional-provincial-national-interplanetary…
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E20 : Brigade Animo - Peau

13min30s
Aurélia is intrigued by the mystery of the doubling tarantula... Dr. Seb reveals the secret to her. Clifford has a big meeting with Carole, the African elephant! Romeo the cat and Albertine the hen are playing 'Guess what Margot is drawing!'. Vincent wonders why Max the dog has hairless bumps on his elbows. Dr. Seb reassures…
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E21 : Brigade Animo - Compétition

13min30s
Today, Brigade Animo receives great athletes. Vincent meets Heck who participates in IPO competitions. This German Shepherd trains for tracking, obedience, and protection. Dr. Seb and Aurélia treat the tendonitis of Alex the husky, a champion of dog sledding competitions. Aurélia goes to the Bromont International, an equestrian…
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E22 : Brigade Animo - Poils

13min30s
Aurélia finishes grooming Chablis, a cat that had lots of knots in his hair. Dr. Seb teaches Vincent the art of brushing, which is practiced on Storm and Cléo. Clifford discovers a too-cute animal that has thick and silky hair: the little panda. Margot, on her end, is looking for the perfect song to sing in the Abitibi Animal Song…
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E23 : Brigade Animo - Dents

13min30s
So that she can receive dental treatment, Dr. Seb and Vincent put Gaïa, a royal poodle, under general anesthesia. Once well asleep, Aurélia will participate in the scaling of Gaia's teeth. Margot becomes an alpaca nurse. She takes good care of her patient. Will she be able to help him? Vincent meets Marc from the Bassin farm to…
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E24 : Brigade Animo - Maladies humaines - 1

13min30s
Dr. Seb teaches Aurélia how to give injections to her cat Capucine in order to control her diabetes. Armed with his anti-ray vest, Vincent gives Rosie the coughing bichon a fluoroscopy. Clifford discovers who is master in the kingdom of slowness: the sloth. Do you know the 'hiccup tag'? Margot will make you discover it... An…
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E25 : Brigade Animo - Mal-aimés

13min30s
Aurélia asks Dr. Seb to help her find arguments to convince her mother that her rat, Ratatouille, is an excellent pet. Vincent opts instead for the unknown qualities of Zippo, his corn snake. Margot finally answers the question we all ask ourselves and reveals some of her family secrets! Aurélia takes her courage in both hands and…
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E26 : Brigade Animo - Grand

13min30s
Aurélia takes on Curry and Holligan, two Irish wolfhounds, the largest dogs in the world. Dr. Seb tells Vincent about the Maine Coons, which are very big cats. Clifford explores the African savannah to discover the tallest animal, the giraffe. We meet at the incredible circus of the farm with Margot. A show where we think big!
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E27 : Brigade à la ferme - 2

13min30s
The Brigade will give a hand to Dr. Céline, the veterinarian at André's Farm. Aurélia assists Dr. Céline who is giving chiropractic treatment to Henry the Bernese mountain dog. Dr. Seb and Vincent take advantage of their visit to compare the llama and the alpaca, two animals of the same family. As of Margot, she opens her new spa…
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E28 : Brigade Animo - Maladies humaines - 2

13min30s
Aurélia is learning how to treat a cat who has asthma symptoms. Dr. Seb and Vincent make sure that Juliette, the Bernese Mountain Dog, has recovered well from her hip dysplasia surgery. For his part, Clifford is surprised to learn that cheetahs can purr. Margot attends the graduation of the bullfrogs and she translates the opening…
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E29 : Brigade Animo - Habitat

13min30s
Brigade Animo talks about habitat. Dr. Seb and Aurélia set up the perfect cage for Sunny, a lovebird. We make sure that Macha, a maremma shepherd, has everything she needs to stay warm in her kennel. Vincent will even test the new house. Aurélia and her friends visit the perfect place for a girls' outing with plush animals!…
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E30 : Brigade Animo - Rongeurs et cie

13min30s
To complete his assignment, Vincent asks Dr. Seb for help. What are the differences between Kiki the hamster, Oreo the guinea pig, and Gus the chinchilla? Do these three rodents also have similarities? Dr. Seb and Aurélia install a dream cage for Boubou the hamster. Clifford discovers the bison, a large protective animal. Margot, on…
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E31 : Brigade Animo - Handicap

13min30s
Brigade Animo meets two disabled animals; Henri, a blind dog, and Ricky, a three-legged dog. Dr. Seb takes the opportunity to put Aurélia's skills to the test. At the Québec Aquarium, Vincent attends the postoperative examination of a striped bass whose eye had to be removed. On her end, Margot goes fishing...
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E32 : Brigade Animo - Bec

13min30s
With Dr. Guy, Aurélia files the beak of an eagle owl at the Bird of Prey Clinic in St-Hyacinthe. Dr. Seb offers Vincent a challenge: to compete with Lili the parrot. Who of the two will be faster to shell a peanut? Clifford will observe a big beak up close while visiting the world's largest bird: the ostrich. Margot thinks she is…
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E33 : Brigade Animo - Sportif

13min30s
This week, Brigade Animo is going to the Lachute Veterinary Clinic for Large Animals. Sports animals are treated there! Aurélia, Dr. Seb, and Dre Sarah examine Silhouette, a young Oldenburg mare, to see if she is limping. Vincent learns how to put a support bandage on the leg of Kiss, a horse suffering from tendonitis. Margot, in awe…
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E34 : Brigade Animo - Allergie

13min30s
Assisted by Aurélia, Dr. Seb becomes a cook. They prepare a special meal for Peter, a dog with several allergy symptoms. Dr. Seb and Vincent meet with Dr. Sophie, a veterinary dermatologist. Together, they give Dusty allergy tests. Clifford meets the orphan bear brothers, Jamal and Malakai. Margot participates in a 'magic'…
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E35 : Brigade Animo - Hygiène

13min30s
Dr. Seb and Aurélia take care of the eye hygiene of Litchi, a dachshund cocker spaniel. Vincent accompanies Indiana, a cat who licks himself too much and checks if the pig deserves its reputation! As for Margot, she is looking for a missing blue feather. Will she find it?
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E36 : Brigade Animo - Naissance à la maison

13min30s
Dr. Seb and Vincent are preparing a 'birth house' for Midori, a beautiful cat who is going to have kittens. Aurélia learns how to take care of a litter of kittens. Clifford meets the cervicapre, an antelope with long twisted horns. Margot dedicates her new book at the Book Conference...
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E37 : Brigade Animo - Techno

13min30s
Today, we talk about tech! Dr. Seb and Aurélia use an endoscope to remove a hairball in the stomach of Cognac 2 the cat. Vincent discovers the Doppler, a very practical device for taking blood pressure! Margot invents new animal expressions. Aurélia meets a robot... at the farm!
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E38 : Brigade Animo - Oiseaux de compagnie

13min30s
Madame Laframboise's parakeet is scratching all the time. Vincent and Dr. Seb examine her carefully. Would she have parasites? For some time now, Alex, a gray parrot, does not seem well. The specialist Dr. Julie, assisted by Aurélia, takes a blood sample from this feathered patient. Margot takes part in the big farm treasure hunt…
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E39 : Brigade Animo - Danger

13min30s
Supervised by Dr. Seb, Aurélia identifies the dangers for our pets inside the house, while Vincent does the same exercise in the garage and outside the house. Margot helps her friend the peacock who is afraid of thunder. Vincent makes a dream come true: he becomes an animal paramedic. Surely a safe episode!
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E40 : Brigade Animo - Médicaments

13min30s
Dr. Seb gives Aurélia tips for administering medication to a cat, then he teaches Vincent how to treat a dog's dry eyes. Margot prepares a shake potion that makes you lightning-fast. As of Clifford, he challenges his fear of tarantulas with the expert Georges Brossard.
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E41 : Brigade Animo - Perdu retrouvé

13min30s
Our pets sometimes take the edge off. What to do in order to find them? Dr. Seb presents Vincent with the essential accessories: microchips and medals. Aurélia brings a lost cat to Dr. Seb. How will they manage to find their parents? In the company of Jacinthe Bouchard, our veterinary assistant trains a very special crow... He must…
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E42 : Brigade Animo - Grand nettoyage

13min30s
It's the great spring cleaning at Brigade Animo! Dr. Seb and Vincent clean the paws of Flora, a cat who walked in tar. Aurélia beautifies Silhouette the mare by using different brushes. Clifford meets the king of animals: the lion! Margot becomes a great television host.
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E43 : Brigade Animo - Cadeaux

13min30s
Vincent climbs on a hotel roof and discovers an apiary. Here is honey for the sweet tooth! With the cheesemaker, Aurélia learns how to milk a sheep. Will they have enough to make a nice piece of cheese? Dr. Seb and Vincent assist with the shearing of the sheep. They pick up a big bundle of wool. Margot tries to find the right gift for…
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E44 : Brigade Animo - Génétique

13min30s
Today, Dr. Seb and his two assistants are exploring genetics! Aurélia discovers the hairless cat's secret, while Vincent tests a crossed dog to find out about her origins. Clifford wonders if the genetics of the wildebeest are not a bit mixed up. And Margot wants to meet her forest twin!
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E45 : Brigade Animo - Oubliés

13min30s
Today, the Brigade gets to know some “forgotten” pets! Aurélia wonders if Polo the rabbit would make a good friend for his allergic friend. Vincent learns more about Pixel, a female ferret. Aurélia meets an adorable micro-pig! Meanwhile, Margot searches for her memory everywhere! She even forgot how she lost it.
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E46 : Brigade Animo - Vieux

13min30s
Professor Seb informs Aurélia about the life expectancy... of the rat, the parrot, and Buck the dog! To relieve Gloria, an elderly dog ??with arthritis pain, Dr. Kelly undergoes acupuncture treatment. Vincent and Dr. Seb assist her. Clifford meets the wolf, a legendary animal who loves grandmothers. On the farm, Margot celebrates…
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E47 : Brigade Animo - Transport

13min30s
Vincent is a competitor on the 'Brigade Animo Quiz' on pet transportation, and the host of this game is none other than Dr. Seb. Aurélia learns everything on how to keep Fannie the Golden Retrievers safe during a drive. Lucky Vincent has a thrilling dog sledding experience. As of Margot, she becomes captain of the Margot III…
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E48 : Brigade Animo - Langue

13min30s
Dr. Seb tells Vincent why Monsieur the dog has a blue tongue. His tongue has the shape of a spoon when he drinks water! For her part, Aurélia learns that Agnes the cat turns her tongue into a column of water for drinking! Clifford meets real lemurs, those funny little creatures in the Madagascar movie. Margot is preparing for her…
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E49 : Brigade Animo - Endurance

13min30s
Brigade Animo is looking for 'strong' animals. Aurélia visits a handsome _percheron_, a very strong horse that can tow heavy loads. Dr. Seb presents the common donkey to Vincent. What are the characteristics of this so-called stubborn animal? Assisted by Aurélia, Dr. Seb closely examines the hooves of Clémentine, a donkey…
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E50 : Brigade Animo - Oreilles

13min30s
Why are dogs' ears different from another? Aurélia listens attentively to Dr. Seb's explanations. Vincent and Dr. Seb use an otoscope, a tool that allows us to examine our pets' ears in depth. Clifford meets the Bakari feline, a serval with beautiful big ears. Watch out for your ears, Margot is launching her second…
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E51 : Brigade Animo - Manipulations

13min30s
How to properly hold a turtle? An iguana? A snake? Dr. Seb explains to Aurélia the handling of exotic animals. Vincent attends a first aid course for injured animals. Dr. Seb teaches how to handle and transport an animal that has had an accident. Accompanied by Vincent, Guiness, a royal poodle, goes to his first Doga class, which is…
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E52 : Brigade Animo - Cochonnets

13min30s
We are witnessing the birth of piglets at the Passeporc pigsty! Accompanied by Dr. Seb, Aurélia learns about the stages of birth. Vincent goes to the nursery. He sorts the piglets according to their weight... Clifford jumps up to visit the kangaroo and his little cousin the wallaby. Margot, now editor-in-chief, presents the first…
Levels:
Elementary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5
Subjects:
Science and technology Life Systems
Skills:
Communication Problem Solving Critical Thinking Collaboration
French level:
B2: Vantage Independent User (B1 - B2)