How Human Are You?

People are social animals and, like wild animals, form groups to ensure safety and sustenance. Through a series of experiments, we break down the similarities between humans and animals to demonstrate just how alike we really are -- and how group living can be both beneficial and detrimental. Learn the true value of group identity when a team of paintball players in matching uniforms competes against a team wearing street clothes. And see how aligning with others can also have dark consequences.

When it comes to mating rituals, the animal kingdom has it all. Humans, it turns out, are not that different in displaying sex-related behaviors — and we conduct the experiments to prove it! In examining courtship rituals, we find that seahorses intertwine their tails just as humans play footsie, and humans' eyes dilate like tigers' when sitting opposite someone they like. Grab a seat and play along while our experts break down the links between us and the animals.

The human and animal worlds are run by pecking orders -- starting with an "alpha dog" leader at the top, whose authority is constantly being challenged. Through a series of real-world experiments, we prove following the leader is a primal instinct that's best kept in check. And find out what would happen if society were made up entirely of alphas.