<p>They live underground for 17 years—then rise in a synchronized explosion of wings, sound, and sacrifice. This is the story of the periodical cicada: a creature whose life is guided by prime numbers and whose emergence transforms entire ecosystems. Follow their strange, rhythmic journey through time.</p>

They live underground for 17 years—then rise in a synchronized explosion of wings, sound, and sacrifice. This is the story of the periodical cicada: a creature whose life is guided by prime numbers and whose emergence transforms entire ecosystems. Follow their strange, rhythmic journey through time.

The Insane Life Cycle of: Cicada

Animal Uncovered explores the strange, beautiful, and often brutal life cycles of Earth’s most fascinating creatures. From insects that emerge once every 17 years, to deep-sea fish that fuse with their mates, to amphibians that never grow up. Each episode unpacks the unbelievable ways life survives, transforms, and evolves.

More than just a look at reproduction, this show dives into evolution, biology, ecosystems, and conservation - revealing how animals adapt to their environments.

Join us every Monday for another life cycle.

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Animal Uncovered explores the strange, beautiful, and often brutal life cycles of Earth’s most fascinating creatures. From insects that emerge once every 17 years, to deep-sea fish that fuse with their mates, to amphibians that never grow up. Each episode unpacks the unbelievable ways life survives, transforms, and evolves. More than just a look at reproduction, this show dives into evolution, biology, ecosystems, and conservation - revealing how animals adapt to their environments. Join us every Monday for another life cycle.

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The Insane Life Cycle of: Cicada

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