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.