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Things That Can Kill You

The heart-rate series. Predators that hunt people, water you cannot swim in, voltage, storms and drops. Every episode is a way the world can end you.

51 episodes ~204 min
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  1. Why ostriches chase bikers
    S1:E1

    Why ostriches chase bikers

    It's not random! These birds have a surprisingly valid reason for their speedy pursuits

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  2. Polar bear fur isn't white, it's clear
    S1:E2

    Polar bear fur isn't white, it's clear

    It's see-through, and their skin is actually black! You'll see why

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  3. Why wild animals sometimes eat people
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    Why wild animals sometimes eat people

    When curiosity meets a wild animal, it can get dangerous. Here's how to stay safe

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  4. This big cat hunts entirely alone
    S1:E4

    This big cat hunts entirely alone

    Amur leopards are the definition of a lone wolf, surviving the Siberian chill solo

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  5. Cassowary: the bird that can gut you
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    Cassowary: the bird that can gut you

    Meet the Southern Cassowary, a flightless bird armed with five-inch dagger claws and a kick powerful enough to disembowel a human in a single leap.

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  6. Jaguars could chomp lions and tigers
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    Jaguars could chomp lions and tigers

    It's not just myth, these jungle cats have the bite to prove it

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  7. Lions don't live up to their hype
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    Lions don't live up to their hype

    Often called the 'King of the Jungle,' lions actually have a surprisingly unimpressive list of physical feats compared to other big cats. Their roar is their true power.

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  8. Leopards hunt dogs in our backyards
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    Leopards hunt dogs in our backyards

    A leopard can sprint over 58 kilometers per hour, but it's not speed that gives it an advantage over a domestic dog. It's the cat's calculated risk.

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  9. A stingray killed Steve Irwin by accident
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    A stingray killed Steve Irwin by accident

    Steve Irwin wasn't killed by venom, but by a mechanical fluke. Discover the physics behind the stingray's defensive reflex and why this 'attack' was a one-in-a-million accident.

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  10. A bison's bulk isn't slowing it down
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    A bison's bulk isn't slowing it down

    A bison's heavy shoulders aren't dead weight. They're working equipment for digging out dinner, and that bulky body is far more mobile than it looks.

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