Animal Atlas - Season 8

Animal Atlas - Season 8

Season 8

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Episodes26
DatesSep 12, 2011 - Jul 16, 2012
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Episodes

Monkey Around
Season 8Episode 160 min

Monkey Around

A look into the world of the “not great” apes—including the amazing singing siamangs, the sopranos of the forest—that are smaller than the great apes and often confused with monkeys.
Sep 12, 2011
Aquatic Mammals
Season 8Episode 260 min

Aquatic Mammals

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.
Sep 19, 2011
Kingdom of Animal Names
Season 8Episode 360 min

Kingdom of Animal Names

The origin of animals’ names and the interesting stories behind their meanings.
Sep 26, 2011
Moving Right Along
Season 8Episode 460 min

Moving Right Along

An animal’s legs and feet can reveal information about its home, its food, and how it survives.
Oct 3, 2011
School of Mammals
Season 8Episode 560 min

School of Mammals

What makes a mammal a mammal? Hint: It isn’t just feeding its young with milk. It’s a whole lot more.
Oct 10, 2011
From Home to Farm to Wild
Season 8Episode 660 min

From Home to Farm to Wild

A look into the animals that live in our homes and on our farms and how they became domesticated.
Oct 17, 2011
Animal Populations
Season 8Episode 760 min

Animal Populations

A look into the reasons that some animal populations have dramatically decreased because of loss of habitat and climate change and what it means to be endangered.
Oct 24, 2011
Going Amphibious
Season 8Episode 860 min

Going Amphibious

A look at animals that live on land and underwater and how they survive submerged—from amphibians to turtles to swimming reptiles.
Oct 31, 2011
Animals of the Largest Continent
Season 8Episode 960 min

Animals of the Largest Continent

A look at the animals of Asia, such as tigers, great pandas, and great apes.
Nov 7, 2011
Feathered Friends
Season 8Episode 1060 min

Feathered Friends

Grab your binoculars for this panoramic look at birds. We inspect their wings, beaks, feet, and how they fly. We’ll also ask why the famed penguin and ostrich are flightless.
Nov 14, 2011
Three Household Favorites
Season 8Episode 1160 min

Three Household Favorites

The most recognizable animals in America may be dogs, cats, and horses.
Jan 16, 2012
Into the Jungle
Season 8Episode 1230 min

Into the Jungle

Jan 23, 2012
American Animals
Season 8Episode 1360 min

American Animals

A look at animals, both unusual and familiar, from North and South America and an investigation into how they differ by continent.
Jan 30, 2012
The Modern Zoo
Season 8Episode 1460 min

The Modern Zoo

A look at the evolution of zoos from the simple caging of animals for recreational viewing to the construction of animal habitats to give captive animals more physical and mental stimulation..
Feb 6, 2012
Surviving the Wild
Season 8Episode 1560 min

Surviving the Wild

How animals have adapted to survive the wild.
Feb 13, 2012
Bear Country
Season 8Episode 1660 min

Bear Country

A look at bears from all over, including the polar bear, American black bear, the brown bear, and more.
Feb 20, 2012
The Horse, of Course
Season 8Episode 1760 min

The Horse, of Course

Enter the world of the domestic horse. Learn where horses come from, who their relatives are in the wild, how they range in size, and what they have been bred to do.
Apr 9, 2012
Reptile Roundup
Season 8Episode 1860 min

Reptile Roundup

A rousing roundup of all the reptiles in the animal kingdom. First, what is a reptile? To answer that question, we have to travel way back in time, to the dinosaurs! We’ll also look at who qualifies as a reptile and who doesn’t. You might be surprised.
Apr 16, 2012
Cats and Dogs
Season 8Episode 1960 min

Cats and Dogs

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 super senses to predatory behavior, cats and dogs share characteristics that might surprise you. From the lion to the housecat, from the wolf to the Labrador retriever puppy, we’ll meet them all.
Apr 23, 2012
Happy Cat
Season 8Episode 2060 min

Happy Cat

Is our tame, playful domestic cat really related to the authoritative, wild lion of the African savanna? Absolutely. We’ll explore the incredible diversity of cats, and look at characteristics they all share, whether they’re pouncing on a ball of string or a wildebeest.
Apr 30, 2012
Dog Days
Season 8Episode 2160 min

Dog Days

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 animals for working, hunting, and companionship.
May 7, 2012
Fish Friendly
Season 8Episode 2260 min

Fish Friendly

Grab your fins and come swim with the fishes. No two fish species are alike, and some species called “fish” are anything but. Sounds fishy, doesn’t it? From the tropics to the cold, dark, rocky seafloor, we’ll shine a light on a variety of fins.
May 14, 2012
Head Cases
Season 8Episode 2360 min

Head Cases

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, and designs, they sense the world in unique ways.
Jun 25, 2012
What's in a Tail?
Season 8Episode 2460 min

What's in a Tail?

Sure, a tail can be long, short, fluffy, or hairless, but how do animals use their tails? Are they merely decorative? No way. We’ll show you the incredible ways that animals use their tails.
Jul 2, 2012
Symbolic Creatures
Season 8Episode 2560 min

Symbolic Creatures

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 shield? Yes, for thousands of years man has made animals into symbols to convey a meaning. We’ll explore who’s a symbol and why.
Jul 9, 2012
Fleet of Foot, Wing, and Fin
Season 8Episode 2660 min

Fleet of Foot, Wing, and Fin

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 the fastest and slowest creatures and explore animals’ need for speed.
Jul 16, 2012

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