Things That Can Kill You

Series · Everyday Danger

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.

44 episodes ~176 min

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Season 1 — When You Are The Prey · 9 episodes

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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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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S1:E3
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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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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S1:E5
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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S1:E6
Jaguars could chomp lions and tigers
It's not just myth, these jungle cats have the bite to prove it
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S1:E7
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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S1:E8
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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S1:E9
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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