The Animal Within
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2 Seasons • 2021 PG
Each species has undergone eons of beta testing: animal vs animal, animal vs element, and even animal vs human. Take a peek under the 'hood' of these incredible critters. What does it take to make them top performers?
S2.E1 - The Master Hunters
Master hunters activate unique arsenals to secure their status as apex predators: the bald eagle's deadly grip, the praying mantis' lethal dive bomb, the crushing jaws of the hyena, and the grizzly bear's incredible nose for prey.
S2.E2 - The Communicators
Nature's communicators speak without words. From dolphin clicks to honeybee pheromones, prairie dog yips to leafcutter ant vibrations and raven calls, each communicator has innovated precise methods to transmit messages.
S2.E3 - The Endurance Champions
Emperor penguins use their physical makeup to perform daring deep dives, while the Monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles. Pronghorn antelopes are engineered to run and the albatross remains aloft for months at a time.
S2.E4 - The Stealth Experts
In the evolutionary arms race, stealth separates predator from prey. Chameleons vanish amongst the leaves, while stick insects blend into the flora; Arctic foxes disappear into the snowy expanse, while Long-eared owls mastered silent flight.
S2.E5 - The Survivors
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Feb 26 @ 1:05AM
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Nature's survivors thrive against the odds. Polar bears eke out an existence; yaks combat altitudes with incredible design; jerboas battle the extreme heat; wood frogs employ extreme measures and the Japanese macaque switches into winter mode.
S2.E6 - The Warriors
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Mar 5 @ 1:00AM
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The alligator snapping turtle wields a gruesome bite, the cassowary is the world's deadliest bird; the porcupine is sheathed in a prickly deterrent, the pangolin armors up with scales, and the poison dart frog concocts a deadly warning.