How Do Animals Do That?
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Animals do the most incredible things, but have you ever wondered how or why? Narrated by Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville, this show answers the most burning questions of the natural world. Like how do fireflies glow in the dark? How do elephants listen through their feet? Why do dogs wag their tails? All to answer the question: How Do Animals Do That?
IMDb 6.9/1020192 seasons
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8 episodes
  • 1. Levitating Lizards and Immortal Jellyfish

    1. Levitating Lizards and Immortal Jellyfish

    In this episode, we ask: how can a lizard literally walk on water? How do hippos speed through water if they can't actually swim? Can jellyfish live forever? Why do cats have whiskers? And, how do bees find nectar?
    In this episode, we ask: how can a lizard literally walk on water? How do hippos speed through water if they can't actually swim? Can jellyfish live forever? Why do cats have whiskers? And, how do bees find nectar?
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 5, 2019
  • 2. Supersonic Owls and Invisible Octopuses

    2. Supersonic Owls and Invisible Octopuses

    In this episode, we ask: how can an owl catch prey it can't see? Is it true that we're always a few feet from a rat? What makes octopuses masters of disguise? Why don't penguins feet freeze? And, why are African wild dogs the ultimate hunters?
    In this episode, we ask: how can an owl catch prey it can't see? Is it true that we're always a few feet from a rat? What makes octopuses masters of disguise? Why don't penguins feet freeze? And, why are African wild dogs the ultimate hunters?
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 5, 2019
  • 3. Backwards Birds and Slimy Sea Creatures

    3. Backwards Birds and Slimy Sea Creatures

    In this episode, we ask: how do hummingbirds fly backwards? Will cockroaches really survive the apocalypse? How do dogs know when we're sad? And, is there any more revolting an underwater creature than the hagfish?
    In this episode, we ask: how do hummingbirds fly backwards? Will cockroaches really survive the apocalypse? How do dogs know when we're sad? And, is there any more revolting an underwater creature than the hagfish?
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 12, 2019
  • 4. Puppy Dog Tails and Crocodile Jaws

    4. Puppy Dog Tails and Crocodile Jaws

    In this episode, we ask: what does a dog's tail wag really mean? Are cockatoos the cleverest members of the animal kingdom? Why are zebras black and white? What's the secret behind a crocodile's powerful jaws? And, how and why do chameleons change color?
    In this episode, we ask: what does a dog's tail wag really mean? Are cockatoos the cleverest members of the animal kingdom? Why are zebras black and white? What's the secret behind a crocodile's powerful jaws? And, how and why do chameleons change color?
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 12, 2019
  • 5. Psychic Cats and Fuzzy Otters

    5. Psychic Cats and Fuzzy Otters

    In this episode, we ask: how do cats detect earthquakes? How do owls hunt in total darkness? How do cheetahs accelerate more quickly than a supercar? How do sea otters keep warm in icy waters? And, how do ants heal their wounded?
    In this episode, we ask: how do cats detect earthquakes? How do owls hunt in total darkness? How do cheetahs accelerate more quickly than a supercar? How do sea otters keep warm in icy waters? And, how do ants heal their wounded?
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 19, 2019
  • 6. Elephant Noses and Ancient Animals

    6. Elephant Noses and Ancient Animals

    In this episode, we ask: how did the blue whale become the biggest animal ever? Why do elephants have trunks? Why do ladybugs have spots? Why do some animals live so long? And, why do cats purr?
    In this episode, we ask: how did the blue whale become the biggest animal ever? Why do elephants have trunks? Why do ladybugs have spots? Why do some animals live so long? And, why do cats purr?
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 19, 2019
  • 7. Supersmart Dolphins and Hungry Hyenas

    7. Supersmart Dolphins and Hungry Hyenas

    Are dolphins as smart as we think they are? How do hyenas eat everything last scrap of their dinner? How do geckos defy gravity? How do leeches suck blood? And, why are some cats scared of water, while others love it?
    Are dolphins as smart as we think they are? How do hyenas eat everything last scrap of their dinner? How do geckos defy gravity? How do leeches suck blood? And, why are some cats scared of water, while others love it?
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 26, 2019
  • 8. Space Bugs and Squirrel Mind Maps

    8. Space Bugs and Squirrel Mind Maps

    In this episode, we ask: how do squirrels find their nuts? How do bees make honey? Why do some cobras spit? Are alligators music lovers? And, can a bug survive in space?
    In this episode, we ask: how do squirrels find their nuts? How do bees make honey? Why do some cobras spit? Are alligators music lovers? And, can a bug survive in space?
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 26, 2019
  • How Do Animals Do That?
    DocumentaryFunSmart
    IMDb 6.9/1020192 seasons
    Animals do the most incredible things, but have you ever wondered how or why? Narrated by Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville, this show answers the most burning questions of the natural world. Like how do fireflies glow in the dark? How do elephants listen through their feet? Why do dogs wag their tails? All to answer the question: How Do Animals Do That?
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