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How Ankylosaurs Got Their Clubs

How Ankylosaurs Got Their Clubs

Season 3 Episode 23
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How Humans Lost Their Fur

How Humans Lost Their Fur

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When Lizards Took Over the World

Season 3 Episode 28
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When the Earth Suddenly Stopped Warming

When the Earth Suddenly Stopped Warming

Season 3 Episode 29
10:21
The Triassic Reptile With "Two Faces"

The Triassic Reptile With "Two Faces"

Season 3 Episode 30
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The Reign of the Hell Ants

The Reign of the Hell Ants

Season 3 Episode 32
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When We First Talked

When We First Talked

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How Plants Became Carnivores

Season 3 Episode 22

How and why does botanical carnivory keep evolving? It turns out that when any of the basic things that most plants need aren’t there, some plants can adapt in unexpected ways to make sure they thrive.

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