Animal Atlas S08E22 · Fish Friendly

Overview

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.

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1. 1 1. Monkey Around2011-09-12A 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 monkey
2. 2 2. Aquatic Mammals2011-09-19A 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.
3. 3 3. Kingdom of Animal Names2011-09-26The origin of animals’ names and the interesting stories behind their meanings.
4. 4 4. Moving Right Along2011-10-03An animal’s legs and feet can reveal information about its home, its food, and how it survives.
5. 5 5. School of Mammals2011-10-10What makes a mammal a mammal? Hint: It isn’t just feeding its young with milk. It’s a whole lot more.
6. 6 6. From Home to Farm to Wild2011-10-17A look into the animals that live in our homes and on our farms and how they became domesticated.
7. 7 7. Animal Populations2011-10-24A 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.
8. 8 8. Going Amphibious2011-10-31A look at animals that live on land and underwater and how they survive submerged—from amphibians to turtles to swimming reptiles.
9. 9 9. Animals of the Largest Continent2011-11-07A look at the animals of Asia, such as tigers, great pandas, and great apes.
10. 10 10. Feathered Friends2011-11-14Grab 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.
11. 11 11. Three Household Favorites2012-01-16The most recognizable animals in America may be dogs, cats, and horses.
12. 13 13. American Animals2012-01-30A look at animals, both unusual and familiar, from North and South America and an investigation into how they differ by continent.
13. 14 14. The Modern Zoo2012-02-06A 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 s
14. 15 15. Surviving the Wild2012-02-13How animals have adapted to survive the wild.
15. 16 16. Bear Country2012-02-20A look at bears from all over, including the polar bear, American black bear, the brown bear, and more.
16. 17 17. The Horse, Of Course2012-04-09Enter 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.
17. 18 18. Reptile Roundup2012-04-16A 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 loo
18. 19 19. Cats and Dogs2012-04-23What 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
19. 20 20. Happy Cat2012-04-30Is 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 cha
20. 21 21. Dog Days2012-05-07Has 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.
21. 22 22. Fish Friendly2012-05-14Grab 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
22. 23 23. Head Cases2012-06-25What’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
23. 24 24. What's in a Tail?2012-07-02Sure, 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 th
24. 25 25. Symbolic Creatures2012-07-09What 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 ani
25. 26 26. Fleet of Foot, Wing, and Fin2012-07-16Are 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 animal