September 12, 2011
A look into the world of the “not great” apes—including the amazing singing siamangs, the sopranos of the forest—that are smaller ...Read more
September 19, 2011
A look at the rare mammals that live in the ocean, such as dolphins and whales, and how their food and environment make them appear and act unique.
September 26, 2011
The origin of animals’ names and the interesting stories behind their meanings.
October 3, 2011
An animal’s legs and feet can reveal information about its home, its food, and how it survives.
October 10, 2011
What makes a mammal a mammal? Hint: It isn’t just feeding its young with milk. It’s a whole lot more.
October 17, 2011
A look into the animals that live in our homes and on our farms and how they became domesticated.
October 24, 2011
A look into the reasons that some animal populations have dramatically decreased because of loss of habitat and climate change and...Read more
October 31, 2011
A look at animals that live on land and underwater and how they survive submerged—from amphibians to turtles to swimming reptiles.
November 7, 2011
A look at the animals of Asia, such as tigers, great pandas, and great apes.
November 14, 2011
Grab your binoculars for this panoramic look at birds. We inspect their wings, beaks, feet, and how they fly. We’ll also ask why t...Read more
January 16, 2012
The most recognizable animals in America may be dogs, cats, and horses.
January 30, 2012
A look at animals, both unusual and familiar, from North and South America and an investigation into how they differ by continent.
February 6, 2012
A look at the evolution of zoos from the simple caging of animals for recreational viewing to the construction of animal habitats ...Read more
February 13, 2012
How animals have adapted to survive the wild.
February 20, 2012
A look at bears from all over, including the polar bear, American black bear, the brown bear, and more.
April 9, 2012
Enter the world of the domestic horse. Learn where horses come from, who their relatives are in the wild, how they range in size, ...Read more
April 16, 2012
A rousing roundup of all the reptiles in the animal kingdom. First, what is a reptile? To answer that question, we have to travel ...Read more
April 23, 2012
What do cats and dogs have in common? For starters, they have both moved into our homes by the millions. But that’s not all. From ...Read more
April 30, 2012
Is our tame, playful domestic cat really related to the authoritative, wild lion of the African savanna? Absolutely. We’ll explore...Read more
May 7, 2012
Has man’s best friend always been a friend? Ask the wolf. Dogs trace their history back to wild canines that man bred into loyal a...Read more
May 14, 2012
Grab your fins and come swim with the fishes. No two fish species are alike, and some species called “fish” are anything but. Soun...Read more
June 25, 2012
What’s in a head? What’s not? Animals sense the world through their heads, and judging from the vast variety of head shapes, sizes...Read more
July 2, 2012
Sure, a tail can be long, short, fluffy, or hairless, but how do animals use their tails? Are they merely decorative? No way. We’l...Read more
July 9, 2012
What does an animal mean? Tough question. Ever seen an eagle on a dollar bill? Or a bear on a state flag? How about a lion on a sh...Read more
July 16, 2012
Are you faster than a kangaroo? Can you outrun an elephant? What about a brown bear? Not so fast! In this episode, we’ll reveal th...Read more