Animal Atlas S07E04 · Go West, Monkeys!

Overview

An in depth exploration of New World monkeys. First, we explore the New World—what is the “New World’? We look at how the flora, fauna, and monkeys of the Americas differ from their “Old World” counterparts. Along the way, we climb through the trees with spider monkeys, woolly monkeys, tamarins, and howler monkeys, just to name a few.

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1. 2 2. What’s that In the Rainforest?!An exploration of the life inside tropical rainforests. We ask what defines a rainforest? Where are rainforests located? What animals live there? Along the way we meet the giant an
2. 4 4. Go West, Monkeys!An in depth exploration of New World monkeys. First, we explore the New World—what is the “New World’? We look at how the flora, fauna, and monkeys of the Americas differ from thei
3. 5 5. The Cud-ChewersA panoramic survey of the ruminants, from giraffes to deer to cattle to antelopes to goats and sheep. We divvy the ungulates into groups based on the number of toes they have, and
4. 6 6. The Tiger’s TaleAll about tigers: the various species and how they differ in terms of size, habitat, location, and diet. We meet animals brave enough to live in tiger territory, and compare tigers
5. 7 7. In With the In-Crowd: Invertebrates & InsectsA panoramic look at invertebrates and insects. First, a basic overview of how invertebrates and vertebrates are different, beyond the obvious prefix, “-in.” Then, we delve into the
6. 8 8. The “Scary” CreaturesA rollicking and informative romp through the world of those scary “S” creatures: spiders, snakes, scorpions and sharks. We take a closer look at the two arachnids, the fish, and t
7. 12 12. Social Animals, Solitary CreaturesWe’re social. Are other animals social, too? Do some animals live together, play together, and need each other to survive and thrive? You bet! We’ll meet a few kinds of animals tha
8. 13 13. The Water CarnivoresCarnivores come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In this episode, we’ll look at carnivores who either live in or simply feed in the water. We’ll meet the enormous whale shark, bal
9. 14 14. Birds to Be Reckoned WithWhat makes a bird special? What doesn’t? Flight, feathers, beaks, bills, webbed feet, unique diets, a range of sizes, and incredible habitats make birds one of the most various and
10. 15 15. Why We Love MonkeysWhy do we love monkeys? Well, they make funny faces, live in trees, have dexterous hands, and an athletic manner of moving through the branches. But mainly, they’re a heckuva lot o
11. 16 16. The Behemoth PachydermsA close look at three behemoths: the elephant, rhino, and hippo. All are enormous and all are related—in more ways than one.
12. 17 17. My, That’s A Lovely Color On You!How is color used in the animal kingdom? Certainly to attract, but also to conceal. What about color as a signifier of rank? Ask the silverback gorilla about that one. Yes, through
13. 20 20. So True! So False!The human world sure spreads a lot of rumors about the animal world—of which we are a part, of course.
14. 21 21. How Animals AdaptAnimals may seem to change in only one way—they grow up and grow old. But animals also evolve and adapt, though this process can take many generations. In this episode, we’ll revea