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Animal Magicians

The wilds of Taiwan are filled with predators. How well organisms protect themselves and hide from these threats determines how well and how long they will survive. These tactics must also be used by their young. Using form or color to camouflage is one technique. A poisonous deterrent is another.

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Animal Magicians EP1: Super Strategist
In order to survive, animals must practice "energy economics." They can't expend more energy when hunting for food than they gain from the food. Watch how Taiwan's wildlife use spe
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Animal Magicians EP2: Perfect Camouflage
The wilds of Taiwan are filled with predators. How well organisms protect themselves and hide from these threats determines how well and how long they will survive. These tactics m
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Animal Magicians EP3: Romantic Lovers
Wooing the opposite sex and procreating in order to reproduce is one of the most important tasks in the life of an animal. Through evolution, animals have developed various charact
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Animal Magicians EP4: The Cradle of Life
All animals need a home to shelter from weather, danger, and to care for their young. Animals use many methods to "nest" and create this secure space for survival, protection, and
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Animal Magicians EP5: Baby Daddy and Mommy Homes
Reproduction is the most critical activity in the lives of all living organisms. Animals strive to increase their success rate of reproduction to ensure that more of their offsprin
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Animal Magicians EP6: Dreamer of the Land
In order to find suitable habitats in which to live and reproduce, animals risk their lives to travel to these areas, oftentimes thousands of miles away. This exciting natural phen