How Do Animals Do That?
Season 1
Animals do the most incredible things. They have super powers humans can only dream of. On How Do Animals Do That? new science and amazing demonstrations reveal the secrets of the animal world.
40 Episodes
- Elephant Noses and Ancient Animals
E6Elephant Noses and Ancient AnimalsAn elephants truck is an amazingly versatile tool. Ladybugs have spots to warn others that they taste bad. Cats purr not just when they are happy, but sometimes they do it for comfort. Blue Whales are top of the biggest animal chart. - Supersmart Dolphins and Hungry Hyenas
E7Supersmart Dolphins and Hungry HyenasDolphins are really intelligent and accomplished hunters. Some cats love swimming in water and some just can't stand it. Hyenas can eat every last piece of a carcass, and geckos have special adaptations which allow them to climb anywhere. - Cheesy Mice and Flatulent Manatees
E9Cheesy Mice and Flatulent ManateesBelieve it or not, mice don't really like cheese, because it can make them sick. When thousands of bats fly they use vision and echo location to avoid colliding. Manatees pass a lot of gas because they eat underwater grasses. Cats jump to catch food. - Flying Whales and Hippo Sunscreen
E10Flying Whales and Hippo SunscreenDogs tilt their heads to see better. because their big noses block their vision. Humpback whales jump using their peduncle muscle. Spiders shed their old skin to grow bigger. Hippos sweat sunscreen and some animals swarm as a protection from other predators. - Smart Pups and Fish Baths
E11Smart Pups and Fish BathsDogs and wolves are smarter in different ways. Special fur and black skin keeps a polar bear warm. Some spiders use their silk strands to catch wind for a flight. Dirty fish use other creatures such as cleaner shrimps and wrasse to get cleaned up. - Headbanging Birds and Unsinkable Ants
E12Headbanging Birds and Unsinkable AntsYou will never catch a fly, because its multiple eyes allow it to react way faster. Woodpeckers avoid headaches due to special skull bone. Giraffes' tongues are black to avoid sunburn. Fire ants become their own raft in a flood and can hold their breath too. - Whale Songs and Cool Canines
E13Whale Songs and Cool CaninesAn anteaters sticky tongue allows it to slurp up hundreds of ants. Dogs keep cool by panting over their tongue. Humpback whales sing to communicate over distance. Beavers build dams to attract a mate and protect the family. Dung beetles collect balls so they can have a private meal. - Super Sloths and Ostrich Marathons
E14Super Sloths and Ostrich MarathonsA dogs nose is so sensitive it can detect smells coming from underwater. Fire flies use chemistry to make light. The long legs of an ostrich makes it nature's fastest runner. Sloths use slow twitch muscles to hang out all day. A pelican bill is really a fish scoop net. - A Lions Roar and Leafcutter Ants
E15A Lions Roar and Leafcutter AntsDogs love to roll in poo because it passes messages. Leaf cutter ants cut and carry leaves back to their nest where it feeds fungus which is the ants food. Lions roar to communicate status, availability and territory, and Crabs dress up as camouflage and protection.. - Cats, Kiwis and Herring
E16Cats, Kiwis and HerringDomestic cats find hard to get down from trees, because their claws are only designed to climb. Kiwis eggs are so big to help the chick to develop. Giraffes can make sounds but only at night. Herring flatulence almost caused a military attack and is used to track each other. - Caterpillars, Cats and Wombats
E17Caterpillars, Cats and WombatsCaterpillars transform into butterflies only after stuffing themselves with food. Sharks do sleep but in very small amounts. Cat tongues are rough, because they basically comb their fur clean with it. Bats hang upside down because it makes it easier to fly, and Wombats poop cubes because of their intestine design. - Cats, Hippos and Meerkats
E18Cats, Hippos and MeerkatsSome cats are cross eyed because of a gene mutation. Meerkats eat poisonous scorpions by snapping off the poisonous tails with their speed. Hippos are able to sleep for hours underwater thanks to a special breathing reflex, and snakes "walk" on their ribs. - Squirrels, Eagles and Bugs
E19Squirrels, Eagles and BugsEagle eyes are so powerful because the actually have built in zoom. Rhino skin is thick for thorn protection in the bush. How does a squirrel take on a dangerous rattle snake ? The planet is overrun with bugs because they are so adaptable, and are able to multiply at speed. - Parrots, Eels and Pandas
E20Parrots, Eels and PandasSome parrots can talk but do they really know what they're talking about? Most bears are coloured to blend in to their surroundings, so why are panda's black and white? What is the longest animal on earth ? Can Electric eels electrocute themselves ? - Cool Koalas and Elephant Calls
E21Cool Koalas and Elephant CallsBelieve it or not Koalas keep cool by hugging trees. Elephants can communicate over vast distances using Infrasound. A frog tongue is both spring loaded and sticky, so bugs beware. Vultures are immune to bacteria due to their stomach acid, and a trapdoor spider can live for 43 years. - Sheep Wrangling Dogs and Turtle Tears
E23Sheep Wrangling Dogs and Turtle TearsSheep dogs, once trained can wrangle an entire herd of sheep, because of their pack hunt instinct. Moths are not really attracted to flames they are heading for the light they put out. Why do turtles cry? Sea otters use stones like we use tools, to get into their food. - Foxy Foxes and Sticky Spiders
E24Foxy Foxes and Sticky SpidersKangaroos are baby making machines because of simple survival in the wild. Do you know that spiders have up to seven different silk glands, but why don't they get stuck in their own webs? Parrot brains are walnut sized, so why are they so clever ?. How do foxes find water in the desert? - Cheeky Hamsters and Camel Humps
E25Cheeky Hamsters and Camel HumpsHow do hamsters stuff so much into their cheeks? Despite popular opinion, camels humps do not store water, but are actually fat that is used to survive lean times. How do crocodiles find prey in dirty water ? Plus, why are pigeon wings so noisy ? - Dog Doctors and Animal Architects
E26Dog Doctors and Animal ArchitectsDogs are being trained to help humans, so how does your dog know when you're sick ? Why do octopuses have blue blood ? Which animals make the most amazing nest? These questions amongst others are investigated by experts to determine how and why. - Time Telling Dogs and Kangaroo Hops
E27Time Telling Dogs and Kangaroo HopsCan dogs really tell time or is there some other factor undetectable to us that is helping them ? Why do bees die after they sting you ? What is the secret behind the kangaroo's hop? Plus, why do vultures fly in circles? Experts answer these questions. - Acrobatic Cats and Butterfly Wings
E28Acrobatic Cats and Butterfly WingsDo subterranean tunnel living mole rats know the secret to a long healthy life or do they have an adaptation that helps them ? How do cats survive falls from height and always land on their feet? How do hummingbirds fly when it is raining? Butterfly wings not only get them around, but markings act to confuse predators. - Cuddly Rhinos and Bizarre Noses
E29Cuddly Rhinos and Bizarre NosesWhy do rattlesnakes release their prey after biting ? Rhinos have a dangerous reputation, but are they really just insecure softies ? Cows always seem to be chewing so do they like their food that much ? Sperm whales, the biggest animal on earth makes the biggest noise. - Burly Seahorses and Early Birds
E30Burly Seahorses and Early BirdsWhat makes seahorses almost indestructible? Believe it or not dogs bury bones, because their ancestors buried food remains to preserve it. Sealions whiskers can help them catch food in the dark. Elephants can actually detect explosives. Why do birds sing in the morning? - Barking Dogs and Sloth Buffets
E31Barking Dogs and Sloth BuffetsDogs barks and howls are a means of communication. Sloths use algae to turn their fur green for camouflage from predators. How do sea turtles navigate their way home? Who is natures greatest jumper, and how do diving beetles spend so long underwater? - Climbing Goats and Bird Flocks
E32Climbing Goats and Bird FlocksCan animals paws or claws be left or right handed like humans ? Climbing goats risk their lives on cliffs to get salt. Mosquitos are attracted more by smell than other factors. Can snakes hear ? How does a flock of birds act like a swarm of bees ? - Amazing Chicken and Flying Snakes
E33Amazing Chicken and Flying SnakesThe amazing road from egg to chicken. Dogs love to lick, and there are many reasons why that is. Hearing in the wild is a survival issue, so how do elephants hear something 160Km away ? Amazing animals that can regrow lost limbs and tails, and how does a flying snake fly ? - Pink Flamingos and Drinking
E34Pink Flamingos and DrinkingThe myth is that eating shrimp makes flamingos pink, but the truth is really amazing. Drinking water for humans is easy, for some creatures not so much. How and why do flying fish fly ? The Kimodo dragon can take down a buffalo, and why are some spiders so brightly coloured ? - Puppy Dog Eyes and Weird Platypus
E35Puppy Dog Eyes and Weird PlatypusDogs know just how to get their human owners to do what they want. Frog feet, duck bill, lays eggs, stings like a bee and sleeps 14 hours a day, the Platypus is one of the earths strangest mammals. Could the Puffadder be the only snake without a scent and what makes a chimp laugh ?. - Pigeon Factory and Fish Snipers
E36Pigeon Factory and Fish SnipersPigeons breed so fast that a single pair can produce 100 offspring in a single year. An Archer fish is so smart it shoots its prey off the foliage. Turtles always return to their birthplace to lay eggs. How do Trap Jaw Ants bite so fast, and why do Rhino only poop in one spot ? - Defying Gravity and Dancing Birds
E38Defying Gravity and Dancing BirdsDo dogs really watch TV or are they reacting to the sound and movement ? Investigatons are carried out on how many different animals are able to seemingly defy gravity. Cuttlefish have become masters of disguise in order to survive. Why do some birds dance ? - Dog Spindryer and Dancing Spiders
E39Dog Spindryer and Dancing SpidersDogs fur soaks up a lot of water and would take up to a day to dry, but with their special technique, they can remove most of the water in just four seconds. Why spiders dance is investigated. How do birds fly so high without oxygen starvation ?. - Extraordinary Fish and Dog Doctors
E40Extraordinary Fish and Dog DoctorsInvestigations take place as to how fish walk on land, breath out of water, and survive without open water for up to four years. Would you believe that science has proven that living with a dog in your life just might extend it by some years ?
