Urban Tails
In each episode the animal music artists ooze attitude and present the viewers with a unique take on urban wildlife. Through musical rhyme children find out what life is really like for the wild creatures living amongst us in our cities. These seriously catchy tunes will stick in your head for days. Animal rap stars strut their stuff in these lively short episodes that will have audiences tuning in for their daily musical fix. The series developed from our first Urban Tails pilot episode “Funky Foxes” made for the RTÉ short scheme in 2016. The series concept was launched at Cartoon Forum and was nominated for BEST PILOT at Cartoons on the Bay. Urban Tails’ second pilot “Mista C-Lion” was launched at MIP 2017 in partnership with Screen Ireland. Both pilots can be seen below.
26 episodes
1. Hootay Hoo Hoo HooWack MC’s should beware of OWL MC! Long-eared owls have super eye sight and camouflage ability.CC2minJan 10, 2020- 2. Something 'Bout This DuckIs there a duck-tor in the house?! DUCKTOR DRAKE knows how to par-tay! As we see in his video “Something bout this Duck” with his striking green head and yellow bill...he turns heads wherever he goes.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 3. Badgers Comin' At YaWhen he’s not tearing up the charts, BIG BADGA is tearing up the ground with his Badger Clan and their powerful front claws.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 4. Bob Your HeadPIDGEY-P is the top pigeon on the block! He runs this city! In his video “Bob your head” Pidgey-P raps about his favourite subject, himself...CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 5. The Red Fox BeatThe two rapping Red Fox sisters PAWS ‘N’ CLAWS are tired of being called sly and are here to set the record straight while educating the audience about foxes in the city.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 6. You Otter KnowIn his music video “U Otter Know!” LIL’ OTTER raps from the rivers he calls his home. With his slender body, short legs and long tail, Lil Otter dips in and out of the waters as he pleases.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 7. Everybody Go NutsWith his furry coat and big bushy tail, you may mistake RED for a playa, but this li le squirrel doesn’t play around! He’s always at work because any time is a great time to gather nuts!CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 8. It’s the Grey SealComing at ya live in the bay, MISS SEAL, the oceanic hip hop queen, bobs her head up and down in the water to the beat!CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 9. Taking FlightIn “Taking Flight!” we are taken on a winged journey through BENNY BAT’s day as he explains his flying style. His thin hairy wings are great for getting around town.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 10. This Stoat is a DelightSNAZZ-E Stoat breaks his new track “This Stoat is a delight” down for us, telling us how he often gets mistaken for a weasel.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 11. The Rat PackOn the city streets, the RAT PACK rule! In their new music video for “The Rat Pack” the gang want to show us how their amazing physical traits can take them anywhere in the city!CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 12. The Greatest HeronWith her long legs, neck and long head crest, HIP HOP HERON is quite the elegant rapper. In her video she shows us around her usual haunts, singing to us from a lake edge, river banks and wetlands.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 13. Oh DeerGRANDMASTER BUCK is a male Fallow Deer who loves chill in the park. In his video for “Oh Deer” he gives a concert performance in the park for all his fellow fallow deer!CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 14. Hover So HighThe royal rap raptor himself, KING KESTREL, belts out his track as he swoops down around the town, showing off good looks with his blue-grey head, spotted chest and bright yellow legs and eyes.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 15. Swan SweetheartsIn the smooth rap love song “Swan Sweethearts”, COOL COB and SUGA PENN tell us their love story. Cob was once and ugly duckling but always knew he’d grow into a handsome swan.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 16. Hedgehog RiddleThis ain’t no ordinary Hedgehog! The prickly, yet lovable HEDGIE HEDGEHOG spends his days cruising back gardens. He waxes lyrical about getting mad respect from gardeners for removing unwanted pests.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 17. Pygmy GrooveThe crowned prince of pygmy shrews, PRINCE PYGMY dances in fast, jerky moves to his acclaimed chart topper “Pygmy Groove”.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 18. Big SharkSHARKY-B, the Basking Shark knows how to get around! He loves nothing more than to swim in the warm surface water basking in the sunshine.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 19. See the GullMISS C GULL raps with attitude to her track “See the Gull” as she struts her stuff around her coastal town home! Life’s a breeze when you are as intelligent and versatile as she is.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 20. Leap with the FrogIn the chart-topping new hit ‘‘Leap with The Frog” we see how FLAVA FROG is the top frog in the pond today! She struts about the pond teaching us about the complex life cycle of the frog.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 21. Shake ya TailMC LIZ-E, the rhyming wizard lizard, is grooving to her hot new track “Shake Ya Tail” on the warm rocky areas about town. She needs the heat of the sun to get going and keep her energy up!CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 22. Hip Hip Hop EverywhereThe coolest mountain hare around HIP HOP HARE, dressed in colourful outfit she busts a move to her new tune “Hip Hip Hop Everywhere”.CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 23. This Voles Got SoulThis vole has soul! BANKY-V is tired of being mistaken for a mouse. Sure, they look alike but this vole is keen to let you know how acrobatic he can be, running, jumping, climbing, even swimming!CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 24. Sing Along with the SalmonIn her number one track “Sing Along with the Salmon”, MC SAMMY takes us on a trip down memory lane. The Wild-Style Atlantic Salmon walks us through the epic journey of her life!CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 25. Watch Me FlyMOTHER GOOSE is one bird with soul! In her tune “Watch me Fly” this long-distance migratory bird flies a long way, dropping rhymes along the way!CC2minJan 10, 2020
- 26. Echo my CallThe energetic dolphin rapper MISSY FIN busts a move to her hot new track “Echo my Call”. Possibly one of the most famous MC’s Missy Fin the dolphin calls the waters her home.CC2minJan 10, 2020
Urban Tails
Wild Rhymes, Wild Beats, Wildlife!
In each episode the animal music artists ooze attitude and present the viewers with a unique take on urban wildlife. Through musical rhyme children find out what life is really like for the wild creatures living amongst us in our cities. These seriously catchy tunes will stick in your head for days. Animal rap stars strut their stuff in these lively short episodes that will have audiences tuning in for their daily musical fix. The series developed from our first Urban Tails pilot episode “Funky Foxes” made for the RTÉ short scheme in 2016. The series concept was launched at Cartoon Forum and was nominated for BEST PILOT at Cartoons on the Bay. Urban Tails’ second pilot “Mista C-Lion” was launched at MIP 2017 in partnership with Screen Ireland. Both pilots can be seen below.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Aoife Doyle
- Studio
- Pink Kong Studios
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
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