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The evolutionary journey of life on Earth spans millions of years - and the results are as diverse as they are jaw-dropping. Travel through time as we explore the amazing adaptations that help certain species

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    Mysteries of Evolution Season 1 Episode 1 - Amazing Head Adaptations
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    #1 - Amazing Head Adaptations

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    Why are vultures bald? Why do some orangutans have big cheeks? And if giraffes have long necks to help them reach the highest leaves, why do they mostly eat low-lying shrubs? Embark on a whirlwind tour around the world as we explore some of nature's most-fascinating evolutionary wonders.

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  2. Mysteries of Evolution Season 1 Episode 2 - Human Influence
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    #2 - Human Influence

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    When did we start riding horses? When did dogs become man's best friend? Answering questions like these help us understand our impact on other species' evolutionary journeys - a crucial step toward ensuring our survival doesn't necessarily come at the expense of their own.

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  3. Mysteries of Evolution Season 1 Episode 3 - Internal Adaptations
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    #3 - Internal Adaptations

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    Clownfish can change genders, male seahorses carry their young, and some snakes have remnants of leg bones-but why? Discover how significant evolutionary changes inside these creatures have equipped them for survival.

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  4. Mysteries of Evolution Season 1 Episode 4 - Incredible Eye Adaptations
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    #4 - Incredible Eye Adaptations

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    From penguins whose salt-removing eye glands shield them from the harsh ocean to caterpillars whose fake facial markings are meant to mimic a snake's, animals have evolved in amazing ways to see and be seen. Meet these creatures and see how they use eyes and illusions to their advantage.

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  5. Mysteries of Evolution Season 1 Episode 5 - Animal Social Lives
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    #5 - Animal Social Lives

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    Bees and ants work selflessly toward a common goal. Bonobos maintain social harmony through sex, while meerkats organize themselves with military-level discipline. What do these creatures all have in common? The basic recognition that their survival hinges on an ability to work and live together.

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  6. Mysteries of Evolution Season 1 Episode 6 - Ancient Species
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    #6 - Ancient Species

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    The older a species, the better it is at adapting to change. From the ancient lineage of sharks, who've evolved into perfect predators, to the living fossil known as the bichir, get a closer look at some of nature's enduring evolutionary masters.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Amazing Head Adaptations" is the best rated episode of "Mysteries of Evolution". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/1/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Human Influence".