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Why Bird Penises Are So Weird
Male birds have the largest genital diversity of any class of animals because their sex chromosomes make it easy to pass male-helping mutations down the line. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling...
SciShow
When Sex is Hard
When it comes to sex things can be complicated, but for the three species we are looking at today, sex is really hard.
SciShow
Are There Male and Female Brains?
If you looked at a male and female brain side by side, would you be able to see any differences?
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Discovering the Rhinoceros: A Journey into their World
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of rhinoceroses, highlighting their unique characteristics, habitats, and the threats they face. From their distinctive horns to their herbivorous diet, we learn about the different species...
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Exploring the Strangest and Most Unique Animals in the World
In this video, we explore some of the strangest and most unique animals in the world, including the platypus, the Komodo dragon, the glass frog, the domestic silk moth, and many more. From their unusual physical characteristics to their...
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Exploring the World of Owls: Fascinating Facts and Myths
This video explores the fascinating world of owls, highlighting their unique characteristics and behaviors. From their intelligence and silent flight to their powerful hunting abilities and monogamous mating habits, owls are truly...
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The African Lion: King of the Savannah and its Natural Competitors
In this video, we learn about the African lion, one of the most recognizable wildcats. We discover that females are the primary hunters, while males defend the territory and have preferential placement during feeding. Lions have manes...
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The Mystery of Zebra Stripes: Function and Behavior Revealed
This video explores the mysteries surrounding zebras and their unique striped coats. It discusses various theories about the purpose of these stripes, including camouflage, cooling systems, and fly deterrents. The video also highlights...
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The Power of Knowledge
In this video, Jade the Giraffe interviews Wolfgang the Wolf, who dispels myths and shares his knowledge about wolves. They discuss the importance of being open to learning, the role of female wolves in the pack, and the value of seeking...
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The Fascinating World of Ostriches: Facts and Trivia
The video provides information about ostriches, the largest birds on the planet. It discusses their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and diet. It also dispels the myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand. Overall, it...
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The Amazing World of Giraffes: Facts, Behavior, and Conservation
The giraffe, Giraffa Camilo pardalis, is the tallest terrestrial animal species, known for its exceptionally long neck and unique appearance. With its long tongue, horns made of skin, and ability to eat leaves from high branches, the...
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The Incredible Proboscis Monkey: A Unique Species of Borneo
The proboscis monkey, endemic to Borneo, is a fascinating creature known for its large and prominent nose. Males have a significantly bigger nose than females, which only grows larger with age. These monkeys are semi-terrestrial,...
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Exploring the World of Toads: Nocturnal Creatures and Fascinating Adaptations
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of toads, nocturnal creatures with rough, dry skin and large protruding eyes. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their ability to walk instead of jump and their use of...
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The Magnificent Peacock: Beauty, Behavior, and Facts
The Peacock is a magnificent bird known for its vibrant colors and elaborate tail feathers. Males display their feathers to attract females during mating rituals, while females have more subdued feathers. Peacocks are social creatures...
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Why are There 30 Million Horseshoe Crabs on This Beach?
Every spring, the beaches of Delaware Bay play host to one of the world’s wildest parties. Millions of prehistoric crabs (and hundreds of thousands of birds) converge here. These horseshoe crabs spend most of their lives in the ocean...
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Sexual Selection
Learn how sexual selection governs mate choice, but also drives the evolution of species. Examples of physical and behavioural, intra and inter species sexual selection. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Selecting a...
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Dawson's Bee
For this large burrowing bee, mating season isn’t just competitive – it’s deadly. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Dawson's burrowing bee is one of the largest bee species in the world. Dawson's bees are solitary bees, and...
Professor Dave Explains
Subphylum Myriapoda Part 1: Form and Function
Moving along through phylum Arthropoda we reach subphylum Myriapoda. This includes all the millipedes and centipedes, as well as some other similar animals. Let's start out by looking at the general form and function of the myriapods.
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Penguins: Adaptations, Breeding Patterns, and Conservation Concerns
This video provides an overview of two species of penguins, highlighting their unique adaptations and breeding patterns. It also discusses the challenges they face due to declining fish stocks and the impact of oil spills on their...
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Big Cats of Africa
Discover the magnificent big cats of Africa, including the social lions, solitary leopards, and speedy cheetahs. Learn about their unique hunting strategies, habitats, and the roles they play in their ecosystems. Explore the fascinating...
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The Music of Nature: Understanding Animal Sounds and Communication
Dive into the fascinating world of animal communication and explore how different species use sound to interact and survive. From dogs reacting to music, to birds singing complex melodies for territory and mating, and whales producing...
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I WONDER - Why Did The Pteranodon Have A Crest?
This video is answering the question of why did the pteranodon have a crest.
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British Wildlife: Red Deer
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Red Deer in the series Mammals.
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The Okavango Delta: A Wildlife Haven in the Heart of Africa
Deep at the heart of the great Kalahari lies a lush oasis like no other; a place of astounding beauty home to a great variety of wildlife. The Okavango delta. It is here where we have come to observe the incredible wildlife of Africa...