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Animal Atlas Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2004 - 2005
Episode 1
Animal Appetites
Mon, Sep 20, 2004 30 mins
Culinary habits of diverse creatures, including tidbits on diet quirks, food-catching abilities and digestive capabilities. Also: notes on which animals have the biggest appetites, the most teeth and the largest mouths.
Episode 2
Animal Babies
Mon, Sep 27, 2004 30 mins
The parental care of critters studies family dynamics in the wild. Poignant scenes depict the raising and training of the young, from infancy through adolescence, and explore similarities between animal and human parenting.
Episode 3
Wild Cats
Mon, Oct 4, 2004 30 mins
Observing fearsome felines, whose keen vision and hearing serve them well in nocturnal hunts that demand speed and cunning. Also: notes on the big cats' parenting skills, and unusual facts about their whiskers and claws.
Episode 4
Monkey Business
Mon, Oct 11, 2004 30 mins
A frolicsome study of primates, filmed around the world, features unique species from among Old and New World monkeys. Included: insight on the creatures' behavioral patterns, and intriguing facts about their noses and tails.
Episode 5
The Bear Facts
Mon, Nov 1, 2004 30 mins
A study of ursine creatures, from the mighty grizzly to the solitary polar bear. Included: insight on the beasts' behavior; their range of travel; fearsome reputations and gentler sides; environmental adaptations; and survival skills.
Episode 6
Elephants and Us
Mon, Oct 25, 2004 30 mins
A look at the world of the pachyderm, the planet's largest land animal. Included: how the African species differs from its Indian relative; how cultures over centuries regarded the elephant; and how the beast cares for and raises its young.
Episode 7
Animal Locomotion
Mon, Oct 18, 2004 30 mins
A study in wildlife movement. Included: the flight of winged creatures; the travel of sea mammals that's dictated by flippers; unique locomotions of four-legged animals; the motion habits of various two-legged critters.
Episode 8
What's That?!
Mon, Nov 8, 2004 30 mins
Critters with striking looks, including those with stunning coats, intriguing faces and unusual physical characteristics. The program explores the evolution of these diverse creatures and their adaptability to their environments.
Episode 9
Goin' Ape
Mon, Nov 15, 2004 30 mins
A simian study probing the worlds of the greater and lesser apes in the wild and in captivity. Included: the animals' social structure; their traits and habits; family units and cohesiveness; and their humanlike characteristics.
Episode 10
A Crash of Rhinos
Mon, Nov 22, 2004 30 mins
Studying the rhinoceros, an endangered species and a misunderstood beast. Included: visits to Africa and Asia, natural habitats of the rhinoceros, where insight on its nature and temperament are revealed.
Episode 11
Seafarers: The Amazing Water World of Marine Mammals
Mon, Jan 10, 2005 30 mins
The focus is on dolphins, killer whales and sea lions.
Episode 12
Habitats
Mon, Jan 17, 2005 30 mins
Homes for diverse species are examined in conjunction with environmental factors that support dietary needs and provide protection. Included: human impact on wildlife habitats.
Episode 13
Animal Antics
Mon, Jan 24, 2005 30 mins
Watching frolicsome mammals, including whales that leap, monkeys that do flips and other species that display surprising feats. Also: a study of what makes animals playful and how they express joy in their habitats.
Episode 14
Home Sweet Home: Primordial Worlds of Swamps & Rainforests
Sat, Feb 5, 2005 30 mins
Aquatic environments.
Episode 15
Who's a Rodent?
Sat, Feb 12, 2005 30 mins
Rodents.
Episode 16
Marsupials
Sat, Feb 19, 2005 30 mins
Marsupials are observed. Included: kangaroos; koalas.
Episode 17
Animal ABCs
Sat, Feb 26, 2005 30 mins
How and why animals are grouped and classified.
Episode 18
Savannah Safari
Sat, Apr 23, 2005 30 mins
African grasslands and the animals that live there.
Episode 19
Animal Senses
Sat, Apr 30, 2005 30 mins
Examining how animals use their senses to survive. Also: how various senses differ among species.
Episode 20
Great Birds of a Feather
Tue, May 24, 2005 30 mins
Birds. Included: storks, egrets, herons and condors.
Episode 21
Masters of Disguise
Thu, May 26, 2005 30 mins
How animals use camouflage to avoid predators and capture prey.
Episode 22
Hide or Seek: Predators vs. Prey
Sun, May 29, 2005 30 mins
Examining how predator and prey species coexist.
Episode 23
Down on the Farm
Tue, May 31, 2005 30 mins
Domestic farm animals are observed.
Episode 24
Big Bad Wolves
Sat, Jul 9, 2005 30 mins
Wolves and their dangerous reputation are the focus.
Episode 25
Monsters in the Sea
Sat, Jul 16, 2005 30 mins
Sea creatures, such as sharks, stingrays and eels are featured.
Episode 26
Home Sweet Home: Shore, Sand & Sea
Sat, Jul 23, 2005 30 mins
Fish and seabirds are spotlighted.