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00:00When you see this symbol, you know you're watching television that's educational and

00:10informational. The more you know on NBC. Hey everyone, I'm Chanel Jones. Grab your

00:17binoculars. We are on the lookout for captivating, colorful animals right now on Wild Child.

00:23Coming up, how color, camouflage, and disguise help keep this fur baby safe on the savannah.

00:30And it's hard to hide wearing stripes this bright. So what's that black and white really for? And the

00:36animal most famous for peacocking shows us what's shaking. Plus, where this fish lives is no laughing

00:44matter. We've got our eyes on adorable animal babies right now on Wild Child.

01:00Eye-catching animals like a scarlet macaw or a green chameleon are real standouts. But every

01:16animal's colorful adaptations serve a specific purpose, even if their coat is mouse gray. Let's

01:22explore how color, camouflage, and some clever strategies can make a big difference for wild

01:27creatures and their colorful kids.

01:29The African savannah has some of the most productive grasslands on earth, harboring many animal

01:40communities. While some animals are famous for their distinctive markings, others are known for their

01:48remarkable speed. When these young cubs grow up, they'll be known for both. Cheetahs start their lives as

01:59part of a litter. Mothers usually have three cubs, sometimes more. About a week after they're born,

02:07they're finally strong enough to walk around. And from here, their feline speed only increases.

02:16Eventually, the engines on these young cats will be able to accelerate up to 70 miles per hour in just

02:23three seconds. That's faster than some sports cars. But for now, some of these cubs are happy just to

02:33park themselves on the grass or on mom. Cheetah cubs are born with a special mane of fur, which helps them blend in

02:45with their grassy surroundings. But it's also a disguise. Their mane makes them look a lot like the highly

02:52aggressive honey badger. This impression can help steer any would-be predators away. It's an example of how color

03:01can be protective and help create an illusion. Cheetah cubs spend their first year learning basic life

03:08skills, like prowling from their mother.

03:15Out in the open like this, you can really see how effective their natural camouflage is.

03:22The cubs practically disappear in the long, dry grasses.

03:31Apart from stealth and speed, cheetahs also have exceptional eyesight.

03:36That's useful when these apex predators are scouting around for a meal.

03:42It all adds up to survival of the fittest, or in this case, the fastest.

03:52Living in dry conditions means many animals opt for earth tones to help them blend in.

04:07That includes this stealthy hunter, a serval, a wildcat from southern Africa.

04:15With their golden spotted fur, they look a little like a small cheetah.

04:22The distinctive eye mark on their ears may also help fool the serval's own predators.

04:31Late afternoon is when these small felines come out in search of a meal.

04:38Their dappled coats help them pull off a similar disappearing act as they prowl through the long grass.

04:52Perhaps not as inconspicuous or stealthy as the serval.

05:00The fur patterns on these black-spotted hyenas allow them to blend in well with their parched brown homeland.

05:07Zebras, on the other hand, have adapted to these arid surroundings a little differently.

05:24Some scientists think a zebra's distinctive black and white coat is a diversionary tactic,

05:30making it tough for one zebra to be singled out in a herd.

05:34But new research shows the stripes may actually help discourage biting flies,

05:40a common zebra pest that weakens the animal.

05:45Just one of many clever adaptations to living on the remarkable plains of Africa.

05:51Coming up, a peacock's tail is 100% essential to healthy baby birds.

05:58Find out why.

06:00And if you see this flash of yellow, it's a warning to slow down.

06:05Plus, one of the most famous color changes in the world has its amazing eye on you.

06:12More incredible baby wildlife stories are just ahead when Wildchild returns.

06:17We'll be right back to The More You Know on NBC.

06:25We now return to The More You Know on NBC.

06:28One of the most dangerous times in an animal's life is when they're first born.

06:46So many animals have a special look to help keep them safely out of sight.

06:51In the rugged Falkland Islands at the tip of South America,

07:04a gaggle of native upland geese are spending their afternoon forging through the fresh spring grass.

07:13With these geese, telling the females and males apart is easy.

07:18The ganders have crisp, white feathers.

07:23But the females, like many species of birds,

07:26sport more earthy tones to keep them discreetly disguised.

07:31The chick's fluffy down is toned down for the same reason.

07:35By the time they're 10 weeks old, the babies will have fledged and put on their true colors.

07:51In some species, the difference between those with flash and everyone else is unmistakable.

07:57These P-fold chicks, for instance, are a world away from an adult male peacock.

08:09The females, or P-hens, don't need to show off.

08:13The males, after all, have to do all the courting.

08:16With their long, impressive, iridescent trains, the peacocks are real attention-grabbers.

08:26These guys have to put on an eye-catching display to impress the single ladies.

08:33Otherwise, they're out of luck, family-wise.

08:36A single peacock will breed up to five P-hens, so the reproductive stakes are high.

08:44Shimmying seems to be instinctive.

08:49Successful pairings see eggs hatch after about a month.

08:53Hens and chicks nest on the ground, blending in with neutral colors.

08:58When they're about a month old, the babies start to grow their crests.

09:20This little guy looks like he's getting in early, working on his mating routine already.

09:28Young males don't achieve their full Technicolor glory until they turn two.

09:35But still, practice makes perfect.

09:42Coming up, we head into a Technicolor world under the sea,

09:47where clowning around has real benefits.

09:50And the largest lizard in the U.S. has a secret written right on its skin.

09:56We'll scope it all out when Wild Child comes right back.

10:01We'll be right back to The More You Know on NBC.

10:07We now return to The More You Know on NBC.

10:16Animal coloration serves many purposes in the wild.

10:19It can help predators and prey hide from each other, keep animals warm or cool,

10:24and even advertise just how attractive a mate they might be.

10:28And while some animals seem unaware of their true colors, others are natural standouts.

10:37The most colorful animals on land are actually birds.

10:40But there's a rainbow of creatures under the sea who are positively luminescent.

10:53This specific coral reef is a neighborhood of brilliantly colored invertebrates.

10:57To compete here, fish need to be just as bright.

11:05With its square-shaped body, black spots, and bright scales,

11:10the aptly named yellow box fish is right at home.

11:13This is a juvenile with spots the size of its pupils.

11:24And it looks like it's got a little friend taking a ride on its head.

11:30As it grows, its spots will become smaller, changing to brown or even white.

11:36Being an omnivore, it's happy to snack on krill, mollusks, and marine worms,

11:45or algae picked straight from the coral.

11:51By adulthood, yellow box fish grow to be about a foot and a half in length.

11:57This solitary standout has potent defenses, including a lethal neurotoxin it can release into the water

12:08to stun any attackers.

12:12Their yellow color and black spots serve as a loud and clear warning to predators

12:18that this fish just isn't worth eating.

12:22That's Mother Nature's way of ensuring a peaceful and productive life

12:26on the reef for these outstanding fish.

12:40Another sea creature partial to brilliance is the anemone fish,

12:45better known as the clownfish.

12:49Clownfish prefer to live among the stinging, poisoned tentacles of sea anemones.

12:53These invertebrates may look like a giant flower, but it's actually a capable predator.

13:09The clownfish and the anemone are like best friends,

13:14enjoying what's called a symbiotic relationship.

13:16Each one helps the other in a complicated survival game.

13:25Clownfish have a protective layer of mucus,

13:27making it possible for them to hide out in their buddies' tentacles.

13:33In return, their movements keep the anemone algae-free.

13:39The clownfish's bright color may also act to lure prey closer to the anemone,

13:43and simultaneously serve as a warning.

13:52There are many species of clownfish, varying in color.

14:04This family is doing a great job protecting their local anemone,

14:08swimming around what looks like a giant piece of fruit.

14:13It's actually an apple anemone, home to these pink sconce.

14:19Their name comes from the stripe running down their spine.

14:27Swimming in these bubble-tipped tentacles are some maroon clownfish.

14:31These omnivores forage around the anemone for algae, worms, and small crustaceans.

14:43No matter what kind they are, all clownfish start their lives as males.

14:50And when they need to breed, they can simply change their gender.

14:54Dad makes a nest on a nearby rock.

15:06Mom lays her clutch of up to a thousand eggs.

15:13Born transparent, these youngsters quickly grow to be as colorful as their parents.

15:19Loyal patrons of the coral reef.

15:34Coming up, when it comes to quick-change artists,

15:37this lizard is the true original when Wildchild returns.

15:45We'll be right back to The More You Know on NBC.

15:49We now return to The More You Know on NBC.

16:02No matter the season,

16:04blending in with the environment is a vital adaptation for creatures great and small.

16:13One kind of animal renowned for its color-changing abilities is the chameleon.

16:19They might change color for camouflage or when the temperature changes,

16:25but mostly it seems these adaptable reptiles are sending social signals to other chameleons.

16:33Each eye can move and look around independently,

16:38giving them a 360-degree view of their surroundings.

16:43So, there's no sneaking up on a chameleon.

16:51This baby already knows that slow and steady wins the race.

16:56By taking its time, it's less likely to attract any unwanted attention.

17:06Their strong, grippy tails help them hold on tight while sneaking around the branches.

17:12And when it comes to grabbing a meal,

17:16a chameleon's tongue is designed for speed, distance, and accuracy.

17:23They can stretch out to one and a half times the length of their body.

17:28Now that's a superpower.

17:30Another reptile that has specialized adaptations is the Gila monster,

17:38the largest lizard in the U.S.

17:42These reptiles are designed to survive lean times.

17:50And that's where their behinds come in.

17:53If there's no food, they can survive off the fat stored in their tails.

18:04These desert reptiles only need to eat a few times a year.

18:11Defense-wise, Gila monsters are totally covered by armor-like scales.

18:17But they can also deliver a painful bite and a dose of venom through grooves in their teeth.

18:31Seen from far away, its distinctive colors help it blend in.

18:37But seen up close, its high-contrast skin pattern

18:41serves as a warning to predators that it's carrying venom.

18:44Now that's a message worth heeding.

18:51We are so glad you could join us for a look at some of Earth's most colorful creature kits.

18:56Wherever you live, you probably get to see an animal or two every day.

19:00From a honeybee to a squirrel to a cardinal,

19:03each creature has its own special look.

19:06Who knows which colorful creature you'll see next.

19:09I'm Chanel Jones.

19:10Join us to spot even more amazing animals next time on Wild Child.

19:14Wild Child Oz we have.

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