All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Need for Speed

    • September 24, 2007

    Speed is the name of the game. Jarod explores fast animals and why their speed helps them to survive.

  • S01E02 Animal Giants

    • October 1, 2007

    Size matters - especially when it comes to survival. Jarod explores large animals and how their size contributes to their ability to survive.

  • S01E03 Camo, Ammo & Other Amazing Skills

    • October 8, 2007

    Jarod explores animals that use different methods of protection and camouflage to help them survive.

  • S01E04 Family TIes

    • October 15, 2007

    Jarod explores animals that share a strong resemblance to human habits or anatomy. From an interest in shiny objects to opposable thumbs, these animals can seem just like us.

  • S01E05 Survival of the Fittest

    • October 22, 2007

    Jarod explores animals that have evolved to be particularly well suited to their environments. From rapidly changing animals to those that have changed little over millions of years, these animals are an excellent fit for their environment.

  • S01E06 Creepy Critters

    • October 29, 2007

    Jarod explores animals people might tend to think of as "creepy," and looks at how their distinctive appearances and habits help them to survive in nature.

  • S01E07 Animals in the Extreme

    • November 5, 2007

    Jarod explores animals that are able to survive in extreme environments. From bitter cold to scorching heat, these animals are uniquely suited to their unusual habitats.

  • S01E08 Great Animals with Gross Habits

    • November 12, 2007

    Jarod explores animals and some of their lifestyles, habits or mannerisms that people might tend to think of as "gross." From eating carrion to projectile poop, these animals have some unusual behaviors.

  • S01E09 Unusual Alias

    • November 19, 2007

    Jarod explores animals with unusual names and how they earned them. For example the Bearcat is neither a bear nor a cat - so why is it a Bearcat?

  • S01E10 Animals in the Nose

    • February 2, 2008

    Jarod explores animals that have distinctive noses whether for their great sense of smell, the unusual uses, or simply the size or shape of their nose.

  • S01E11 Animals with Attitude

    • February 9, 2008

    Jarod explores animals that have a fierce disposition and the way that "attitude" helps them to survive in the wild.

  • S01E12 Size Matters

    • February 16, 2008

    Jarod continues his exploration of the role of size in the animal kingdom.

  • S01E13 Unusual Alias Part Two

    • February 23, 2008

    Jarod continues his exploration of animals with unusual names and how they earned them.

  • S01E14 Animal Actors

    • March 2, 2008

    Jarod explores animals that work in the entertainment business. See the bear that appears in Semi-Pro; the tiger from Gladiator and more.

  • S01E15 Cool Coats

    • April 26, 2008

    Jarod explores animals with exteriors that function in interesting ways; from body armor to water resistance and camouflage these are definitely some cool coats.

  • S01E16 Incredible Eaters

    • May 3, 2008

    Jarod explores animals with unique diets and unusual eating habits.

  • S01E17 Colorful Characters

    • May 10, 2008

    Jarod explores colorful animals and how they use their color in nature.

  • S01E18 Desert Dwellers

    • May 17, 2008

    Jarod explores animals that are specially adapted to thrive in hot dry places.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Bird Brains

    • September 27, 2008

    Jarod continues his exploration of the world of animal actors by visiting with some special trained birds.

  • S02E02 Desert Dwellers: Part II

    • October 4, 2008

    Jarod continues his exploration of animals that are specially adapted to thrive in hot dry places.

  • S02E03 Famous Feathers and Fur

    • October 11, 2008

    Jarod continues his exploration of the world of animal actors by visiting with some special trained birds and dogs.

  • S02E04 Monkey Business

    • October 18, 2008

    Jarod highlights primates including the Marmoset and Orangutan.

  • S02E05 Fierce Fighters

    • October 25, 2008

    Jarod explores animals that use special skills or abilities to capture food. If they have to go up against another creature to survive, you know they're a fierce fighter.

  • S02E06 Bugging Out

    • November 1, 2008

    Jarod highlights insects including the Walking Stick and Goliath Spider.

  • S02E07 Bird's Eye View

    • November 8, 2008

    Jarod highlights birds including the Great Horned Owl and Hummingbird.

  • S02E08 Body Language

    • November 15, 2008

    Jarod explores animals and how they use their body to communicate.

  • S02E09 Cold Blooded Characters

    • November 22, 2008

    Jarod highlights reptiles including the Sea Turtle and King Cobra.

  • S02E10 Animals on the Brain

    • November 29, 2008

    Jarod explores animal intelligence. Some animals have only basic levels of intelligence and some are very smart. Who's got the brains?

  • S02E11 Where in the World

    • December 5, 2008

    Jarod explores animals that are specialized and adapted to very specific locations around the world.

  • S02E12 The Fast and the Ferocious

    • February 28, 2009

    Jarod highlights cats including the Jaguarundi and Liger.

  • S02E13 Body Language: Part II

    • March 7, 2009

    Jarod continues his exploration of animals and how they use their body to communicate.

  • S02E14 Slither and Scurry

    • March 14, 2009

    Jarod highlights reptiles including the Puff Adder and Blue Tree Monitor.

  • S02E15 Animals on the Brain: Part II

    • March 21, 2009

    Jarod continues his exploration of animal intelligence. Some animals have only basic levels of intelligence and some are very smart. Who's got the brains?

Season 3

  • S03E01 Pool Sharks

    • February 3, 2010

    Jarod sets out to debunk myths about the ocean's most-feared and most misunderstood creatures - sharks.

  • S03E02 Deep-Sea Mysteries

    • February 10, 2010

    With nearly 75 percent of Earth being covered by Oceans, endless mysteries abound in the deep blue seas. Jarod Miller sets off to the Aquarium of the Pacific to unlock the keys to some of these unknown quandaries.

  • S03E03 Mating Profiles

    • February 17, 2010

    Jarod delves into the captivating world of animal romance and helps different animals come up with "mating profiles," as if they were searching online for potential partners.

  • S03E04 Primate Countdown

    • February 24, 2010

    In a quest for knowledge that promises fun and surprising, Jarod sets off to the Santa Ana Zoo in search of the top ten things to know about primates.

  • S03E05 Conservations Pays

    • March 10, 2010

    Jarod literally zips into the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, as he flies over field exhibits on the park's rapid Zipline, which simulates the actual flight of the California Condor.

  • S03E06 The World Comes Home

    • March 24, 2010

    It's an obvious yet often-overlooked fact that zoos bring the world home to the public. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Santa Ana Zoo, where Jarod gets a sneak peek of "Tierra de Las Pampas," a groundbreaking exhibit of an endangered ecosystem and the rare species who reside there. After learning about the challenges zoos face when trying to create climates suitable for a wide array of species, Jarod focuses on wildlife and habitat from south of the border, giving insight into the importance of zoos creating microcosms of other ecosystems and people caring about far-away lands.

  • S03E07 Alpine Animals

    • April 7, 2010

    Jarod reaches new heights as he heads to the snowy confines of the Moonridge Animal Park to discover how animals adapt to alpine conditions.

  • S03E08 The World of Cats

    • April 21, 2010

    The fur flies as Jarod goes to the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound to meet some of the world's rarest cats. From felines that fish to leopards on brink of extinction, Jarod uncovers compelling stories of how uncommon cats are making a worldwide comeback.

  • S03E09 Acting Animals

    • May 5, 2010

    It's lights, cameras, and a whole lot of action as Jarod sets off to Universal Studios Hollywood to find out how animals train for the film and television industry.

  • S03E10 Extensive Care

    • May 12, 2010

    Jarod uncovers the fascinating and evolving world of animal care as he heads off to the Oregon Zoo, where he shows that feeding and cleaning cages are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the tireless efforts of zoo keepers.

  • S03E11 Journey Across Africa

    • May 19, 2010

    Africa is a colorful continent that's home to species that thrive in dense rain forests and vast, endless plains. Jarod heads off to the Oregon Zoo to explore the animals of the world's second-largest continent.

  • S03E12 Zoo Evolution

    • June 2, 2010

    It's a homecoming for Jarod as he sets off to the Buffalo Zoo to chronicle the history of American zoos and describe how zoos have evolved over the past 135 years.

  • S03E13 Water Log

    • June 9, 2010

    Water is essential for animals' lives.