Animal Atlas (2004)

Season 8

Animal Atlas is produced by Longneedle Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Bellum Entertainment Group. Animal Atlas is a 30-minute educational wildlife show that "takes children on a tour of discovery, uncovering the secrets of how animals live and thrive. Young viewers meet animals from the familiar to the astounding, and the domesticated to the wild, including the diverse creatures of the African savanna, the finned and flippered of the big deep, and the colorful cast of the equatorial rainforest". Atlas began in 2004 for its first season in national syndication and will be going on its tenth year of national syndication during the 2013-2014 season. As of January 2013, Bellum will have produced over 230 high definition episodes of Animal Atlas and fourteen home entertainment DVD titles about animals.

Released Sept. 25, 2004 None+

Genres: Documentary, Family

Keywords: imdb.atlas, imdb.zoology, imdb.animals-family, imdb.animal, imdb.eco-adventure, imdb.planet, imdb.zoo + 21 more, imdb.nature, imdb.educational, imdb.conservation, imdb.wildlife, imdb.natural-history, imdb.pet, imdb.antelope, imdb.giraffe, imdb.zebra, imdb.rhinoceros, imdb.warthog, imdb.hyena, imdb.bear, imdb.gorilla, imdb.toucan, imdb.kangaroo, imdb.tapir, imdb.mandrill, imdb.okapi, imdb.wildebeest, imdb.two-word-title

Watch Providers: Tubi TV, The Roku Channel

Network: Syndication

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

7.7

/55/

Trakt

/4/

TMDb

/1/

S8E1 - Monkey Around

A look into the world of the “not great” apes—including the amazing singing siamangs, the sopranos of the forest—that are smaller than the great apes and often confused with monkeys.

Sept. 12, 2011, midnight

S8E2 - Aquatic Mammals

A look at the rare mammals that live in the ocean, such as dolphins and whales, and how their food and environment make them appear and act unique.

Sept. 19, 2011, midnight

S8E3 - Kingdom of Animal Names

The origin of animals’ names and the interesting stories behind their meanings.

Sept. 26, 2011, midnight

S8E4 - Moving Right Along

An animal’s legs and feet can reveal information about its home, its food, and how it survives.

Oct. 3, 2011, midnight

S8E5 - School of Mammals

What makes a mammal a mammal? Hint: It isn’t just feeding its young with milk. It’s a whole lot more.

Oct. 10, 2011, midnight

S8E6 - From Home to Farm to Wild

A look into the animals that live in our homes and on our farms and how they became domesticated.

Oct. 17, 2011, midnight

S8E7 - Animal Populations

A look into the reasons that some animal populations have dramatically decreased because of loss of habitat and climate change and what it means to be endangered.

Oct. 24, 2011, midnight

S8E8 - Going Amphibious

A look at animals that live on land and underwater and how they survive submerged—from amphibians to turtles to swimming reptiles.

Oct. 31, 2011, midnight

S8E9 - Animals of the Largest Continent

A look at the animals of Asia, such as tigers, great pandas, and great apes.

Nov. 7, 2011, midnight

S8E10 - Feathered Friends

Grab your binoculars for this panoramic look at birds. We inspect their wings, beaks, feet, and how they fly. We’ll also ask why the famed penguin and ostrich are flightless.

Nov. 14, 2011, midnight

S8E11 - Three Household Favorites

The most recognizable animals in America may be dogs, cats, and horses.

Jan. 16, 2012, midnight

S8E13 - American Animals

A look at animals, both unusual and familiar, from North and South America and an investigation into how they differ by continent.

Jan. 30, 2012, midnight

S8E14 - The Modern Zoo

A look at the evolution of zoos from the simple caging of animals for recreational viewing to the construction of animal habitats to give captive animals more physical and mental stimulation..

Feb. 6, 2012, midnight

S8E15 - Surviving the Wild

How animals have adapted to survive the wild.

Feb. 13, 2012, midnight

S8E16 - Bear Country

A look at bears from all over, including the polar bear, American black bear, the brown bear, and more.

Feb. 20, 2012, midnight

S8E17 - The Horse, Of Course

Enter the world of the domestic horse. Learn where horses come from, who their relatives are in the wild, how they range in size, and what they have been bred to do.

April 9, 2012, midnight

S8E18 - Reptile Roundup

A rousing roundup of all the reptiles in the animal kingdom. First, what is a reptile? To answer that question, we have to travel way back in time, to the dinosaurs! We’ll also look at who qualifies as a reptile and who doesn’t. You might be surprised.

April 16, 2012, midnight

S8E19 - Cats and Dogs

What do cats and dogs have in common? For starters, they have both moved into our homes by the millions. But that’s not all. From super senses to predatory behavior, cats and dogs share characteristics that might surprise you. From the lion to the housecat, from the wolf to the Labrador retriever puppy, we’ll meet them all.

April 23, 2012, midnight

S8E20 - Happy Cat

Is our tame, playful domestic cat really related to the authoritative, wild lion of the African savanna? Absolutely. We’ll explore the incredible diversity of cats, and look at characteristics they all share, whether they’re pouncing on a ball of string or a wildebeest.

April 30, 2012, midnight

S8E21 - Dog Days

Has man’s best friend always been a friend? Ask the wolf. Dogs trace their history back to wild canines that man bred into loyal animals for working, hunting, and companionship.

May 7, 2012, midnight

S8E22 - Fish Friendly

Grab your fins and come swim with the fishes. No two fish species are alike, and some species called “fish” are anything but. Sounds fishy, doesn’t it? From the tropics to the cold, dark, rocky seafloor, we’ll shine a light on a variety of fins.

May 14, 2012, midnight

S8E23 - Head Cases

What’s in a head? What’s not? Animals sense the world through their heads, and judging from the vast variety of head shapes, sizes, and designs, they sense the world in unique ways.

June 25, 2012, midnight

S8E24 - What's in a Tail?

Sure, a tail can be long, short, fluffy, or hairless, but how do animals use their tails? Are they merely decorative? No way. We’ll show you the incredible ways that animals use their tails.

July 2, 2012, midnight

S8E25 - Symbolic Creatures

What does an animal mean? Tough question. Ever seen an eagle on a dollar bill? Or a bear on a state flag? How about a lion on a shield? Yes, for thousands of years man has made animals into symbols to convey a meaning. We’ll explore who’s a symbol and why.

July 9, 2012, midnight

S8E26 - Fleet of Foot, Wing, and Fin

Are you faster than a kangaroo? Can you outrun an elephant? What about a brown bear? Not so fast! In this episode, we’ll reveal the fastest and slowest creatures and explore animals’ need for speed.

July 16, 2012, midnight

Syndication

Sept. 25, 2004

July 14, 2014, midnight

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