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How Do Animals Do That?

Animals do the most incredible things, with super powers humans can only dream of. Using highly specialized footage, experts explain the amazing science behind the secrets of the animal world.
201916 episodes
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Episodes

  1. S2 E1 - Acrobatic Cats and Butterfly Wings
    August 22, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode, we ask: how do cats always land on their feet? How do butterflies create their beautiful wings? How do tiny hummingbirds fly in the rain? Does a subterranean mammal hold the secret to longevity?
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  2. S2 E2 - Cuddly Rhinos and Bizarre Noses
    August 22, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode, we ask: why are cows always chewing? Do rhinos have a sensitive side? What's the loudest animal on earth? Why do star-nosed moles have such weird noses? Why do rattlesnakes release their prey?
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  3. S2 E3 - Time-Telling Dogs and Kangaroo Hops
    August 29, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do dogs tell the time? How does the mantis shrimp pack such a powerful punch? What's the secret behind the kangaroo's hop? Why do honeybees die after the sting? And, why do vultures fly in circles?
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  4. S2 E4 - Sheep Wranglers and Turtle Tears
    August 29, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do sheep dogs wrangle sheep? Why are moths attracted to flames? Why do turtles cry? Why do sea otters bond with stones? And, why do roosters crow before dawn?
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  5. S2 E5 - Cheeky Hamsters and Camel Humps
    October 24, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do hamsters stuff so much into their cheeks? Why do camels have humps? Do alligators have a secret supersense? Why are pigeon wings so noisy? And, can animals have virgin births?
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  6. S2 E6 - Dog Doctors and Animal Architects
    October 24, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how does your dog know when you're sick? Why do octopuses have blue blood? Which animal makes the most amazing nest? Do elephants really never forget? How do cicadas make so much noise?
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  7. S2 E7 - Foxy Foxes and Sticky Spiders
    October 24, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do kangaroo moms churn out so many joeys? Why don't spiders get stuck in their own webs? How do foxes find water in the desert? And what's the secret to the chameleon's perfect strike rate?
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  8. S2 E8 - Cool Koalas and Elephant Calls
    October 24, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do furry koalas keep cool in the Australian sun? How do elephants communicate when they're miles apart? Are vultures immune to disease? What is the secret to a frog's amazing tongue?
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  9. S2 E9 - Burly Seahorses and Early Birds
    October 24, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: why do dogs bury bones? Can elephants detect bombs? Why do birds sing in the morning? How are sea lions able to catch fish in the deep, dark waters? And, what makes seahorses virtually indestructible?
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  10. S2 E10 - Barking Dogs and Sloth Buffets
    October 24, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: what do dog barks actually mean? Why do sloths turn green? Who is the best jumper in the animal kingdom? How do sea turtles find their way back home? And, how do diving beetles spend so long underwater?
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  11. S2 E11 - Cheesy Mice and Flatulent Manatees
    October 31, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do thousands of bats take to the air without colliding? Do mice really love cheese? How do cats jump so high? And, why are manatees so gassy?
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  12. S2 E12 - Flying Whales and Hippo Sunscreen
    October 31, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: why do dogs tilt their heads? How do massive humpback whales propel themselves into the air? Do hippos sweat blood? Why do animals swarm? And, why do spiders jump out of their skin?
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  13. S2 E13 - Smart Pups and Fish Baths
    October 31, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do fish take a bath? How do polar bears stay warm? Is your pet pup smarter than a wolf? How do spiders float in the air for hundreds of miles?
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  14. S2 E14 - Headbanging Birds and Unsinkable Ants
    October 31, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do woodpeckers avoid concussion? Why are giraffes' tongues black? How can ants survive a flood? How do octopuses squeeze into tiny spaces?
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  15. S2 E15 - Whale Songs and Cool Canines
    October 31, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    In this episode we ask: how do anteaters slurp up so many ants? Why do beavers build dams? How do canines stay cool? Why do humpback whales sing? And why do dung beetles do what they do?
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  16. S2 E16 - Super Sloths and Ostrich Marathons
    October 31, 2019
    21min
    TV-G
    How do dogs detect underwater targets? What makes ostriches nature's best marathon runners? How do sloths spend so much time upside down without passing out? And can a pelican bill really hold more than its belly can?
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Starring
Hugh Bonneville
Studio
Animal Planet
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