In Wild Eureka, check out some of the wildest designs in the animal kingdom.
Mantis Shrimp

Meet Maurice the mantis shrimp - but don't let him club you!

Shown 24 September 2001


Sea -Lion

Zak, a two-year old sea lion, demonstrates how these beautiful mammals have adapted to life both in and out of the water.

Shown 1 October 2001


Penguin

How does George the penguin prevent his feet from freezing?

Shown 8 October 2001


Bee Sting

Ever been stung by a bee?

Find out why a bee sting is a superbly designed poison delivery system!

Shown 15 October 2001


Pelican

101 uses (well, almost!) for the Pelican's beak.

It's so versatile!

Shown 22 October 2001


Wolf

Find out why there are so many different breeds of dog, and how all of them are descended from the wolf!

Shown 29 October 2001


Sea Mouse

This furry worm could hold the key to the computers of the future!

Shown 5 November 2001


Ferret

Ferrets are originally from the weasel family, and although they've been domesticated for almost 2,500 years they've still preserved some of their basic design and instincts...

Shown 12 November 2001


Monkey Pee

Territory marking, lemur and squirrel monkey style!

Shown 19 November 2001


Fruit Bat

What's it like to spend most of your life upside down?

Shown 26 November 2001


Carnivorous Plants

Tricky, sticky, slippery and mean...

...the meat eaters from the plant world show off their deadly weapons!

Shown 3 December 2001


Horse and Foal

Find out why a new born foal can run flat out only a few minutes after it's born.

Shown 10 December 2001


Sea Horse

Meet the beautiful seahorse - a creature with an amazing secret!

Shown 17 December 2001


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