“Why?” is a question every child asks as they explore the fascinating new world around them. Animals are always asking the why question too. Why am I bouncy? Why am I green? Why am I so tall? Why do I have feathers? And who do these curious critters turn to for answers? Lily the bison and Otis the Otter: The Animal Explorers! These two sleuths love solving mysteries of the animal kingdom and making new friends along the way.
Episodes
6 — Why Am I Pink And Blue With Polkadots Too?
Aired: Sep 1, 2023
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Pink And Blue With Polkadots Too? Lily and Otis answer a question from an imaginary dinosaur named David.
Why Am I Pink And Blue With Polkadots Too? Lily and Otis answer a question from an imaginary dinosaur named David.
5 — Why Am I Slow?
Aired: Aug 30, 2023
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Slow? Leena the Leatherback discovers why she is fast in the water but slow on land. Lily learns to be mindful.
Why Am I Slow? Leena the Leatherback discovers why she is fast in the water but slow on land. Lily learns to be mindful.
4 — Why Am I Frustrated?
Aired: Aug 28, 2023
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Frustrated? The Animal Explorers help Wyatt the Wolverine understand his angry feelings. Lily teaches the pheasants to calm down and take a breather.
Why Am I Frustrated? The Animal Explorers help Wyatt the Wolverine understand his angry feelings. Lily teaches the pheasants to calm down and take a breather.
3 — Why Am I Chatty?
Aired: Aug 27, 2023
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Chatty? The Animal Explorers help Patty the Prairie Dog understand why she is so vocal. Otis learns about sharing ideas clearly.
Why Am I Chatty? The Animal Explorers help Patty the Prairie Dog understand why she is so vocal. Otis learns about sharing ideas clearly.
2 — Why Am I Stretchy?
Aired: Aug 25, 2023
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Stretchy? Paul the Pelican discovers the benefits of a beak that can change size when it needs to.
Why Am I Stretchy? Paul the Pelican discovers the benefits of a beak that can change size when it needs to.
1 — Why Am I Slimy?
Aired: Aug 23, 2023
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Slimy? Shyla the Snail discovers that slime helps her climb! Otis learns to not judge a book by its cover.
Why Am I Slimy? Shyla the Snail discovers that slime helps her climb! Otis learns to not judge a book by its cover.
1 — Why Am I Underground ?
Aired: Jun 23, 2022
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Underground ? Beatrice the burrowing owl wants to know why she and her family live underground when most owls live in the tree? Otis learns to have an open mind about new ideas.
Why Am I Underground ? Beatrice the burrowing owl wants to know why she and her family live underground when most owls live in the tree? Otis learns to have an open mind about new ideas.
2 — Why Am I Swimming Upstream?
Aired: Jun 23, 2022
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Swimming Upstream? Sophie the Salmon wants to know if swimming upstream to lay her eggs is worth all the effort it takes.
Why Am I Swimming Upstream? Sophie the Salmon wants to know if swimming upstream to lay her eggs is worth all the effort it takes.
3 — Why Am I Cramped?
Aired: Jun 23, 2022
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Cramped? Henry the hermit crab wants to know why he's feeling so cramped? The Animal Explorers discover that it's because he's growing!
Why Am I Cramped? Henry the hermit crab wants to know why he's feeling so cramped? The Animal Explorers discover that it's because he's growing!
4 — Why Am I Migrating?
Aired: Jun 23, 2022
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Migrating? Carlos the Canadian goose learns why he has to leave for the winter. Otis learns about patience.
Why Am I Migrating? Carlos the Canadian goose learns why he has to leave for the winter. Otis learns about patience.
5 — Why Am I Dusty?
Aired: Jun 23, 2022
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I Dusty? Lavender the bison wants to know why she loves rolling in the dirt! Lily learns about the importance of cleaning your body.
Why Am I Dusty? Lavender the bison wants to know why she loves rolling in the dirt! Lily learns about the importance of cleaning your body.
6 — Why Am I So hungry?
Aired: Jun 23, 2022
7m
TV-Y
Why Am I So hungry? The Animal Explorers discover that Courtney the caterpillar is hungry because she's getting ready to turn into a butterfly.
Why Am I So hungry? The Animal Explorers discover that Courtney the caterpillar is hungry because she's getting ready to turn into a butterfly.
1 — Tidy
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Tidy. The Animal Explorers learn why Hazel the squirrel is neat and tidy. Otis discovers the benefit of putting things away properly.
Tidy. The Animal Explorers learn why Hazel the squirrel is neat and tidy. Otis discovers the benefit of putting things away properly.
2 — Rumbling
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Rumbling. The Animal Explorers help Georgie the moose identify that the strangle rumblings from his stomach are a sign of hunger, and why it's important to listen to your body.
Rumbling. The Animal Explorers help Georgie the moose identify that the strangle rumblings from his stomach are a sign of hunger, and why it's important to listen to your body.
3 — Fuzzy
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Fuzzy. Lily and Otis help Betsy the bee understand that her furry body is perfect for sharing pollen from flower to flower. Otis also learns a thing or two about sharing.
Fuzzy. Lily and Otis help Betsy the bee understand that her furry body is perfect for sharing pollen from flower to flower. Otis also learns a thing or two about sharing.
4 — Singing
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Singing. Otis and Lily help Warren the Wren understand why he has a song to sing, and how important it is to share it! Otis learns that it's fun to show off your talents but it's also important to cheer for your friends.
Singing. Otis and Lily help Warren the Wren understand why he has a song to sing, and how important it is to share it! Otis learns that it's fun to show off your talents but it's also important to cheer for your friends.
5 — Scaly
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Scaly. Sidney the snake discovers that the texture of her scales helps her slither and climb on her surroundings. The Animal Explorers learn to look before you leap.
Scaly. Sidney the snake discovers that the texture of her scales helps her slither and climb on her surroundings. The Animal Explorers learn to look before you leap.
6 — Smelly
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Smelly. Skip the skunk learns that sometimes smelling bad is actually good! Otis learns to not judge a book by it's cover.
Smelly. Skip the skunk learns that sometimes smelling bad is actually good! Otis learns to not judge a book by it's cover.
7 — Peckish
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Peckish. Wendy woodpecker tries to understand her unique desire to drum rapidly on trees. The rhythm of her drumming inspires Lily musically.
Peckish. Wendy woodpecker tries to understand her unique desire to drum rapidly on trees. The rhythm of her drumming inspires Lily musically.
8 — Glowing
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Glowing. Frank the firefly tries to understand his ability to glow. Lily wrestles with a fear of the dark.
Glowing. Frank the firefly tries to understand his ability to glow. Lily wrestles with a fear of the dark.
9 — Warm
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Warm. Lily and Otis help Freya the arctic fox understand why she can stay warm in cold temperatures. Otis learns the importance of dressing appropriately for all kinds of weather.
Warm. Lily and Otis help Freya the arctic fox understand why she can stay warm in cold temperatures. Otis learns the importance of dressing appropriately for all kinds of weather.
10 — Furry
Aired: Apr 1, 2021
7m
TV-Y
Furry. Otis has fur but it's not nearly as thick as his cousin Oscar the Sea Otter. Oscar discovers why he has the thickest fur in the animal kingdom and Otis realizes that even though they are different they are still family.
Furry. Otis has fur but it's not nearly as thick as his cousin Oscar the Sea Otter. Oscar discovers why he has the thickest fur in the animal kingdom and Otis realizes that even though they are different they are still family.
1 — Why am I sleepy?
7m
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Brian the bear finds out that the cold weather and lack of food is the reason that he is about to sleep right through winter.
Brian the bear finds out that the cold weather and lack of food is the reason that he is about to sleep right through winter.
2 — Why am I part of a team?
7m
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Angie the ant learns that a team of ants working together can accomplish things no single ant can do by itself.
Angie the ant learns that a team of ants working together can accomplish things no single ant can do by itself.
3 — Why am I awake?
7m
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Ollie the owl discovers that he is awake at night .
Ollie the owl discovers that he is awake at night .
4 — Why am I loud?
7m
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Louisa the wolf finds out that her loud howl is great for communicating with the Wolf pack.
Louisa the wolf finds out that her loud howl is great for communicating with the Wolf pack.
5 — Why am I pointy?
7m
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Penelope the porcupine discovers that her pointy quills are a visual sign that she likes personal space.
Penelope the porcupine discovers that her pointy quills are a visual sign that she likes personal space.
6 — Why am I upside down?
7m
TV-Y
Milton the Bat learns that he is uniquely designed for flying and hanging.
Milton the Bat learns that he is uniquely designed for flying and hanging.
1 — Why Am I Going To Change?
7m
TV-Y
Bianca just found out her fur is going to change when winter comes. She doesn’t want her fur to change, so calls on the Animal Explorers to see if they can stop it.
Bianca just found out her fur is going to change when winter comes. She doesn’t want her fur to change, so calls on the Animal Explorers to see if they can stop it.
2 — Why Am I So Chompy?
7m
TV-Y
Lately, Ben the Beaver wants to chew on everything… sticks, trees, even his sister’s tail! Ben asks the Animal Explorers to help him understand why he wants to chew chew chew.
Lately, Ben the Beaver wants to chew on everything… sticks, trees, even his sister’s tail! Ben asks the Animal Explorers to help him understand why he wants to chew chew chew.
3 — Why Am I So Fishy?
7m
TV-Y
There’s something fishy going on with Kai the Orca. She thinks she’s a fish but her sister says she’s actually something called a mammal. Kai needs help understanding the difference between fish and mammals.
There’s something fishy going on with Kai the Orca. She thinks she’s a fish but her sister says she’s actually something called a mammal. Kai needs help understanding the difference between fish and mammals.