These Animals Hunt in Packs
Pack hunting: when animals team up to hunt prey too large for an individual to catch.
Moose are Absolute Units
The moose is a Canadian icon. Its gigantic size, chill attitude, and majestic antlers make it one of our most beloved animals, and we’re trying to find one.
Frogfish Bite Faster Than You Can Blink
Frogfish ambush and swallow their prey in whole, all before they can even think “that’s no moon’.
Centipedes: The Ultimate Nopes
Nothing quite makes you say ‘nope, nope, nope’ like a centipede.
Spitters and Defensive Vomiters: Nature is Gross
For the ultimate survival strategy, these animals had to look within… to their vomit.
Ticks: The Actual Worst
Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that feast on your body for up to a week. They’re the stuff of nightmares.
Bloodsuckers: These Vampires Are Out For Blood
Hematophagy; the practice of drinking blood from another animal. These predators are vampires. – Check out Skillshare and get your first 2 months free: https://skl.sh/animalogic13
These Parasites Make Real World Zombies
Chest bursting worms, brain-eating fungus, and castrating barnacles: the world of parasites is not great. Everyone give a warm welcome to Jess Keating, who will be co-hosting Second Nature with Danielle. Jess is zoologist-turned author and illustrator who writes all about animals. We’re really excited for her to join the team, and we hope you … Continued
Manta Rays are Flat Sharks
Manta Rays are a fantastical animal, and due to their alien-looking appearance, they are a clear inspiration for a lot of science fiction.
Here's what you need to know about mosquitoes this summer
Have you ever noticed that some summers seem plagued with mosquitoes, while others aren’t? Do you feel personally attacked by mosquitoes year after year? It’s not just in your head. Mosquito numbers vary from year to year, and month to month. And yes, some people attract more mosquitoes than others! We spoke to experts who gave us the buzz on the most annoying (uninvited) guests at your summer BBQs.
Metamorphosis: When Evolution Gets Weird
Metamorphosis: when one thing becomes another.
Snapping Turtles Have One Hell of a Bite
The face of a snapping turtle is the last thing a lot of fish see before they die. It’s not pretty. We got to release a snapping turtle into the wild for this episode. Stick around to the end to watch!
Secretary Birds: Killer Queens
Don’t let this bird’s looks distract you. The secretary bird has some serious kick!
Bee porn is now a thing, and it’s exactly what you think
“You and me baby ain’t nothin’ but mammals…” The Bloodhound Gang’s earworm hit may have won over hearts for a brief period of time in 1999, but we’re bringing it back and replacing “mammals” with “insects” for this un-bee-lievable story of porn, fundraising, and bees. Montreal-based pornography site Pornhub, which launched in 2007 and has … Continued
Should Chimps have Rights? (feat. Dr. Jane Goodall)
What separates us from our hairy brethren?
Crocodiles: Survivors of the Last Extinction
The crocodile is one of the deadliest predators in the world. Unfortunately, they find themselves prey to something far more dangerous.
Moray Eels are Straight out of Alien
Moray Eels are straight out of science fiction, but not the happy kind.
Kingfisher: Death from Above
The Kingfisher is a fish’s worst nightmare.
Tardigrades: The Most Resilient Animals in the Universe
Tardigrades are the most resilient animals in the universe, and there’s probably one within a stone’s throw from you right now.
You Can't Outrun a Cheetah
If you ever get to see a cheetah run, don’t blink, you’ll miss it. Watch ‘Age of Big Cats’ and get your first 30 days of CuriosityStream free with the promo code
Clouded Leopards: Modern Day Saber-Tooths
The clouded leopard is one of the most adorable predators in the world, but unfortunately, they are also one of the most poached.
Pangolins are the Cutest Animals You’ve Never Heard Of
Pangolins are amazing: they are the only known mammal to have scales, they have amazing long tongues, and yet they are the most heavily poached animal in the world, despite the fact that most people don’t even know that they exist.
Vultures: Kings of the Dead
Vultures are the kings of the dead, because even though they eat rotting carcasses and bones, they look grandiose doing so… for the most part.
Marine Iguanas are like Baby Godzillas
Iguanas are one of the most amazing reptiles in the world, from their deep dives in the Galapagos, to high speed chases with snakes, to their third eye, the Iguana is deserving of the title.
Owls Fly Silently. We tested it.
Owls are the silent killers of the avian world.
Axolotls are Masters of Regeneration
Meet the Axolotl, a Mexican Salamander that scientists and the internet alike love for their amazing ability to regenerate limbs, and probably for that derpy smile.