Speed is the name of the game. Jarod explores fast animals and why their speed helps them to survive.
Size matters - especially when it comes to survival. Jarod explores large animals and how their size contributes to their ability to survive.
Jarod explores animals that use different methods of protection and camouflage to help them survive.
Jarod explores animals that share a strong resemblance to human habits or anatomy. From an interest in shiny objects to opposable thumbs, these animals can seem just like us.
Jarod explores animals that have evolved to be particularly well suited to their environments. From rapidly changing animals to those that have changed little over millions of years, these animals are an excellent fit for their environment.
Jarod explores animals people might tend to think of as "creepy," and looks at how their distinctive appearances and habits help them to survive in nature.
Jarod explores animals that are able to survive in extreme environments. From bitter cold to scorching heat, these animals are uniquely suited to their unusual habitats.
Jarod explores animals and some of their lifestyles, habits or mannerisms that people might tend to think of as "gross." From eating carrion to projectile poop, these animals have some unusual behaviors.
Jarod explores animals with unusual names and how they earned them. For example the Bearcat is neither a bear nor a cat - so why is it a Bearcat?
Jarod explores animals that have distinctive noses whether for their great sense of smell, the unusual uses, or simply the size or shape of their nose.
Jarod explores animals that have a fierce disposition and the way that "attitude" helps them to survive in the wild.
Jarod continues his exploration of the role of size in the animal kingdom.
Jarod continues his exploration of animals with unusual names and how they earned them.
Jarod explores animals that work in the entertainment business. See the bear that appears in Semi-Pro; the tiger from Gladiator and more.
Jarod explores animals with exteriors that function in interesting ways; from body armor to water resistance and camouflage these are definitely some cool coats.
Jarod explores animals with unique diets and unusual eating habits.
Jarod explores colorful animals and how they use their color in nature.
Jarod explores animals that are specially adapted to thrive in hot dry places.
Jarod continues his exploration of the world of animal actors by visiting with some special trained birds.
Jarod continues his exploration of animals that are specially adapted to thrive in hot dry places.
Jarod continues his exploration of the world of animal actors by visiting with some special trained birds and dogs.
Jarod highlights primates including the Marmoset and Orangutan.
Jarod explores animals that use special skills or abilities to capture food. If they have to go up against another creature to survive, you know they're a fierce fighter.
Jarod highlights insects including the Walking Stick and Goliath Spider.
Jarod highlights birds including the Great Horned Owl and Hummingbird.
Jarod explores animals and how they use their body to communicate.
Jarod highlights reptiles including the Sea Turtle and King Cobra.
Jarod explores animal intelligence. Some animals have only basic levels of intelligence and some are very smart. Who's got the brains?
Jarod explores animals that are specialized and adapted to very specific locations around the world.
Jarod highlights cats including the Jaguarundi and Liger.
Jarod continues his exploration of animals and how they use their body to communicate.
Jarod highlights reptiles including the Puff Adder and Blue Tree Monitor.
Jarod continues his exploration of animal intelligence. Some animals have only basic levels of intelligence and some are very smart. Who's got the brains?
Jarod sets out to debunk myths about the ocean's most-feared and most misunderstood creatures - sharks.
With nearly 75 percent of Earth being covered by Oceans, endless mysteries abound in the deep blue seas. Jarod Miller sets off to the Aquarium of the Pacific to unlock the keys to some of these unknown quandaries.
Jarod delves into the captivating world of animal romance and helps different animals come up with "mating profiles," as if they were searching online for potential partners.
In a quest for knowledge that promises fun and surprising, Jarod sets off to the Santa Ana Zoo in search of the top ten things to know about primates.
Jarod literally zips into the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, as he flies over field exhibits on the park's rapid Zipline, which simulates the actual flight of the California Condor.
It's an obvious yet often-overlooked fact that zoos bring the world home to the public. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Santa Ana Zoo, where Jarod gets a sneak peek of "Tierra de Las Pampas," a groundbreaking exhibit of an endangered ecosystem and the rare species who reside there. After learning about the challenges zoos face when trying to create climates suitable for a wide array of species, Jarod focuses on wildlife and habitat from south of the border, giving insight into the importance of zoos creating microcosms of other ecosystems and people caring about far-away lands.
Jarod reaches new heights as he heads to the snowy confines of the Moonridge Animal Park to discover how animals adapt to alpine conditions.
The fur flies as Jarod goes to the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound to meet some of the world's rarest cats. From felines that fish to leopards on brink of extinction, Jarod uncovers compelling stories of how uncommon cats are making a worldwide comeback.
It's lights, cameras, and a whole lot of action as Jarod sets off to Universal Studios Hollywood to find out how animals train for the film and television industry.
Jarod uncovers the fascinating and evolving world of animal care as he heads off to the Oregon Zoo, where he shows that feeding and cleaning cages are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the tireless efforts of zoo keepers.
Africa is a colorful continent that's home to species that thrive in dense rain forests and vast, endless plains. Jarod heads off to the Oregon Zoo to explore the animals of the world's second-largest continent.
It's a homecoming for Jarod as he sets off to the Buffalo Zoo to chronicle the history of American zoos and describe how zoos have evolved over the past 135 years.
Water is essential for animals' lives.