Deep Look

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Episodes

  • For Pacific Mole Crabs It's Dig or Die

    Some very special physics help Pacific mole crabs dig with astonishing speed.
  • This Plant Looks Like Raw Meat and Smells Like Dead Rat

    With flowers hidden inside, the corpse flower plays dead to lure some unusual pollinators.
  • Why the Male Black Widow is a Real Home Wrecker

    The female black widow has a bad reputation, but her male counterpart is a total jerk.
  • This Is Why Water Striders Make Terrible Lifeguards

    They may look serene as they glide across the surface of a stream, but don't be fooled.
  • Why Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar So Dang Hungry?

    Because it's hoarding protein.
  • These Fish Are All About Sex on the Beach

    During the highest tides California grunion stampede out of the ocean to mate on the beach
  • Behind the Scenes With Deep Look: The Diva Decorator Crabs

    How long does it take to film a decorator crab putting on its seaweed hat?
  • How Do Pelicans Survive Their Death-Defying Dives?

    Brown pelicans hit the water at breakneck speed when they catch fish.

About Deep Look

See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small.

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