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Evolve Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Eyes
Tue, Jul 29, 2008 60 mins
The opener of this series exploring the evolution of critical anatomical parts and human behaviors examines the eye. Included: the development of light-sensitive cells among primitive jellyfish; how dinosaurs developed the eyesight for hunting. Also: night vision; and the recognition of color.
Episode 2
Guts
Tue, Aug 5, 2008 60 mins
The digestive system and its role in evolution are explored. Among the life forms examined are tyrannosaurs, snakes, cows and humans.
Episode 3
Jaws
Tue, Aug 12, 2008 60 mins
The development of jaws, especially among predators, is examined. Included: the rows of teeth on the jaws of sharks; the fast-closing jaws of crocodiles; and the shredding abilities of lions.
Episode 4
Sex
Tue, Aug 19, 2008 60 mins
The evolution of sex is explored.
Episode 5
Skin
Tue, Aug 19, 2008 60 mins
A study of skin and how it has evolved and adapted to conditions and for a variety of creatures and their needs.
Episode 6
Flight
Tue, Sep 2, 2008 60 mins
Flight is the subject. Included: the evolution of pterosaurs, the first flying vertebrates.
Episode 7
Communication
Tue, Sep 9, 2008 60 mins
Communication is the subject. Included: the use of chemicals, such as pheromones, which are used to signal danger or attract mates.
Episode 8
Size
Tue, Sep 16, 2008 60 mins
The importance of size and why some organisms evolved to become small and others large to survive are examined. Also: the correlation between the size of dinosaurs and their extinction; the size of carnivorous animals.
Episode 9
Venom
Sat, Nov 8, 2008 60 mins
Venom is discussed. Included: how Australia's inland taipan snake converts the building blocks of its body into a deadly poison; and the cone snail's ability to change the chemical compounds of its venom.
Episode 10
Shape
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 60 mins
Animal shapes are examined. Included: how changes and adaptations have affected survival.
Episode 11
Speed
Sat, Nov 8, 2008 60 mins
The evolution of speed is examined. Included: how bodies adapt to speed; how muscles develop. Also: The fastest species is profiled.