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Termites and their Palace of Poop

Termites and their Palace of Poop

Season 3 Episode 18
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The Double-Crossing Ants

The Double-Crossing Ants

Season 3 Episode 19
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The Snail-Smashing Mantis Shrimp

The Snail-Smashing Mantis Shrimp

Season 3 Episode 20
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How Hagfish Unleash a Torrent of Slime

How Hagfish Unleash a Torrent of Slime

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How Does the Mussel Grow its Beard?

How Does the Mussel Grow its Beard?

Season 10 Episode 3
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This Mushroom Can Fly

This Mushroom Can Fly

Season 10 Episode 5
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Why Do Snakes Have Forked Tongues?

Why Do Snakes Have Forked Tongues?

Season 10 Episode 6
4:31
Gecko Grip: It’s Atomic (Really)

Gecko Grip: It’s Atomic (Really)

Season 10 Episode 7
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Springtails Do Their Own Stunts

Springtails Do Their Own Stunts

Season 10 Episode 8
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For These Tiny Spiders, It's Sing or Get Served

Season 3 Episode 17

Male jumping spiders perform courtship dances that would make Bob Fosse proud. But if they bomb, they can wind up somebody's dinner instead of their mate.

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