Strange Creatures
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Strange Creatures

Chaîne:Smithsonian Channel

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S02E06 - "Camouflage and Colouration"

Diffusé le Nov 5, 2017, 5:00 PM

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The amazing thing about nature is the number of ways it continues to surprise us - and in the case of these unique creatures, it appears we're barely scratching the surface. Spend some time in the company of nature's evolutionary mavericks.

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Statut
Terminée
Langue
English
Durée
25 min
Première diffusion
December 7, 2015
Terminée
November 5, 2017
Programmation
Sunday à 0:00

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Épisodes (2 Saisons · 13 Épisodes)

Chemical Weapons

Different animals resort to camouflage for different reasons. Some, like the stick insect, mimic their environment to avoid predators, while others, such as the lionfish, use their disguises to ambush prey. Take a blink-and-you'll-miss-it look at some of nature's most gifted deceivers.

Oct 1, 2017

24 min

Strange Powers

When evolution bestows its gifts, it sometimes does so in ways that defy belief. From the coconut octopus's mind-blowing mastery of camouflage to the sunburst beetle's genius use of makeshift diving equipment, witness a stunning showcase of nature's evolutionary superpowers.

Oct 8, 2017

24 min

Ocean Oddballs

If a creature looks remarkably odd, chances are you're not focusing on the adaptations that give it a crucial edge. From the power-punching peacock mantis shrimp to the mind-bendingly fast jaw speed of the hairy frogfish, see the surprising prowess of some of nature's oddest-looking survivors.

Oct 15, 2017

24 min

Anatomy Gone Wild

Prepare to be astounded by some of the most unusual body parts in the animal kingdom. Marvel at the translucent skin of the axolotl, the dominating digit of the aye aye, and the southern cassowary's menacing claws. Each offer an astonishing level of specialization that help keep their owners alive and thriving.

Oct 22, 2017

24 min

Giant Creepy Crawlers

Let's face it: Insects are largely misunderstood. But a closer look at these crawling creatures reveals their inherent ingenuity. From the giant prickly stick insect's extraordinary camouflage gifts to the peacock mantis's ninja-like skills, peek into the daily lives of these fascinating specimens.

Oct 29, 2017

24 min

Camouflage and Colouration

If you can't see them coming, you can't escape them. Whether it's the color-changing camouflage of the predatory cuttlefish, or the shape-shifting antics of the mimic octopus, the name of the game is to hide in plain sight. Blink and you'll miss these masters of misdirection as they evade--or create--danger.

Nov 5, 2017

24 min

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