S01E01 Levitating Lizards and Immortal Jellyfish
How a lizard can literally walk on water; how hippos speed through water if they can’t actually swim; how bees find nectar; jellyfish; cats’ whiskers.
How Do Animals Do That?
S01E18: Cats, Hippos and Meerkats
Some 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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Supersonic Owls and Invisible Octopuses
How do owls sense prey they can't see, why are wild dogs the most efficient hunters, can an octopus disappear, and why don't penguins get cold feet ?
S01E03 Backwards Birds and Slimy Sea Creatures
Looking at the science behind hummingbirds flying backwards, how do dogs know when you are sad, and why Hagfish are just so slimy.
S01E04 Puppy Dog Tails and Crocodile Jaws
Tail wagging actually has a message for you, if you know how to interpret it, and crocodile jaws are powerful in bite mode, but you can hold them closed by hand if you're brave enough.
S01E05 Psychic Cats and Fuzzy Otters
Cats can detect earthquakes jut before they happen, and owls can hunt in almost total darkness. Cheetas can accelerate faster than a Supercar, while Otter fur keeps them warm in cold water.
S01E06 Elephant Noses and Ancient Animals
An 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...
S01E07 Supersmart Dolphins and Hungry Hyenas
Dolphins 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...
S01E08 Space Bugs and Squirrel Mind Maps
How squirrels hide their food and then find it again. Spitting Cobras, best to just stay far away. An alligator thinks a Tuba is a competitor. The Tardigrade bug can survive in space for some...
S01E09 Cheesy Mice and Flatulent Manatees
Believe 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...
S01E10 Flying Whales and Hippo Sunscreen
Dogs 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...
S01E11 Smart Pups and Fish Baths
Dogs 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...
S01E12 Headbanging Birds and Unsinkable Ants
You 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...
S01E13 Whale Songs and Cool Canines
An 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...
S01E14 Super Sloths and Ostrich Marathons
A 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...
S01E15 A Lions Roar and Leafcutter Ants
Dogs 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,...
S01E16 Cats, Kiwis and Herring
Domestic 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...
S01E17 Caterpillars, Cats and Wombats
Caterpillars 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...
S01E18 Cats, Hippos and Meerkats
Some 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...
S01E19 Squirrels, Eagles and Bugs
Eagle 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...
S01E20 Parrots, Eels and Pandas
Some 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...
S01E21 Cool Koalas and Elephant Calls
Believe 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...
S01E22 Cat Speech
Is a cats meow really trying to communicate to humans? Some of the world's cleverest monkeys have turned to a life of crime because they have learned that people will trade food for their stolen...
S01E23 Sheep Wrangling Dogs and Turtle Tears
Sheep 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...
S01E24 Foxy Foxes and Sticky Spiders
Kangaroos 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...
S01E25 Cheeky Hamsters and Camel Humps
How 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...
S01E26 Dog Doctors and Animal Architects
Dogs 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...
S01E27 Time Telling Dogs and Kangaroo Hops
Can 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...
S01E28 Acrobatic Cats and Butterfly Wings
Do 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...
S01E29 Cuddly Rhinos and Bizarre Noses
Why 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...
S01E30 Burly Seahorses and Early Birds
What 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...
S01E31 Barking Dogs and Sloth Buffets
Dogs 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...
S01E32 Climbing Goats and Bird Flocks
Can 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...
S01E33 Amazing Chicken and Flying Snakes
The 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...
S01E34 Pink Flamingos and Drinking
The 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 ?...
S01E35 Puppy Dog Eyes and Weird Platypus
Dogs 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...
S01E36 Pigeon Factory and Fish Snipers
Pigeons 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...
S01E37 Guilty Dogs and Weird Eggs
Does your dog really feel guilt, or is the act to avoid punishment ? Arctic Terns are absolute masters at using the sun to navigate over thousands of kilometres. The Lace Wing and the Port...
S01E38 Defying Gravity and Dancing Birds
Do 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...
S01E39 Dog Spindryer and Dancing Spiders
Dogs 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...
S01E40 Extraordinary Fish and Dog Doctors
Investigations 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...
