The Arctic and Antarctica are two of the most extreme environments in the world. They are freezing cold, wind-blown, lip-cracking dry, and pitch-black for half of the year. But despite these extreme c
Exploring the desert is an unforgettable experience. Most days there is not a cloud to shade the blazing sun. Within minutes, exposed skin shows signs of sunburn. Even the sunlight reflected from the
Explains the reasons behind different animal behaviors, including why birds are so intelligent, how mama bears protect their cubs, and what pig grunts actually mean.
Looks at some unusual insects and bats and the behaviors they use to survive in their environments, including the diving bell spider, walnut sphinx caterpillar, and the Mexican free-tailed bat.
Looks at some unusual marine animals and the behaviors they use to survive in their environments, including the opah fish, Hawaiian bobtail squid, and Nile crocodile.
Looks at a variety of mammals and the behaviors they use to survive in their environments, including the meerkat, spotted hyena, capuchin monkey, and horse.
Describes some of the adaptations of fish that help them survive in their environments, including the electric eel's hunting tactics, the parrotfish's protective mucus coocoon, and the midshipman fish
