Narration by David Attenborough:
“In the halls of Asticassia School of Technology, the elusive Mercurian Tanuki—often called the raccoon dog—enters a remarkable phase of its seasonal cycle. As winter loosens its grip, the female begins to wander more boldly, her calls drifting through the classrooms in search of a receptive partner. The usually solitary creature becomes suddenly animated, her coat fluffed, her posture alert. Nearby, a female responds in kind, and what follows is a delicate dance of curiosity, caution, and instinct. In this brief window, the tanuki’s secretive world is transformed, driven by the timeless rhythm of renewal that shapes life across the wild landscapes they call home.”