Extraordinary Animals

Four true-to-science stories of animals whose bodies and behavior reveal surprising ways to survive.

AnimalsBiologyNature

4 episodesBilingualOriginal series

SEASON ONE

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In the canals of Xochimilco, a salamander that can regrow limbs depends on an increasingly fragile home.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Four true-to-science stories of animals whose bodies and behavior reveal surprising ways to survive.

Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.

Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.

Natural voicesNarrador v2 · Sarah

Listen your wayEnglish and Spanish.

A continuing storyEpisodes connected by one shared universe.

THE SEASON AT A GLANCE

AxolotlIt regrows limbs, but conserving it requires restoring the canals of Xochimilco.

ArcherfishIt controls a water jet to knock prey from above the surface.

CrowPlant hooks can help it extract food from narrow spaces.

PlatypusIt detects weak electrical signals with receptors in its bill while diving.

SourcesEach episode lists the studies and institutions behind its story.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to listen in order?

No. Each episode stands on its own, although the full season builds a richer view of the subject.

Can I continue where I stopped?

Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.

Can I switch languages?

Yes. Use the season selector to switch between Narrador v2 in Spanish and Sarah in English.

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