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What is an Ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a complete community of living organisms and the nonliving materials of their surroundings. This includes plants, animals, microorganisms and their environment, such as soil, rocks, and minerals. An Ecosystem also...
Professor Dave Explains
Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
The biosphere is an extremely dynamic system, with energy flowing from one group of organism to another at all times. How does this flow operate? How do nutrients cycle? What is biomass? What are gross and net primary productivity? Let's...
Professor Dave Explains
Food Webs and Trophic Cascades
Now that we know about nutrient cycling, we are ready to look at food webs as a whole. These represent feeding relationships within a community.These relationships designate certain trophic levels, so let's learn about what these mean...
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Herbivore vs. Carnivore - Jump into the Animal Kingdom
Learn all about the differences between herbivores and carnivores.
Professor Dave Explains
Animal Ecology (Fauna) Part 1: Food Acquisition and Body Temperature
With plants covered, let's talk about animals, or fauna, in the context of ecology. What do animals need to survive? How do they acquire food? How do they maintain their body temperature? Let's talk all about nutrients and minerals,...
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Understanding Movement of Matter through the Ecosystem
In this video, the teacher explains how matter is constantly recycled in ecosystems. She shows examples of how matter moves from plants to animals, and from one organism to another through consumption. She also discusses the role of...
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Animals Depend on Plants
Animals Depend on Plants describes why animal production is dependent on plant production in an ecosystem
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Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers explains the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers within an ecosystem.
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What are Food Chains | Learning Science
Where do plants and animals get their energy from? Explore food chains and see how energy is passed from the sun to plants and on to first, second and third order consumers.
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Compare and Contrast | Reading Strategies
Learn how to compare and contrast within texts. Being able to compare and contrast is an important reading skill as it helps the reader to organise information more efficiently and boosts comprehension.
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Primates: A Fascinating Exploration of Chimpanzees and Bonobos
This video provides an overview of primates, focusing on the differences between common chimpanzees and bonobos. It explores their physical characteristics, social structures, communication methods, mating behaviors, and life cycles. The...
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Ungulates: Diversity, Behavior, and Communication
This video provides an overview of ungulates, a diverse group of hooved animals found in various habitats around the world. It discusses their classification into odd-toed and even-toed ungulates, their range in size and habitat, their...
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Lake Nakuru Flamingos & Friends: Other residents in the park
What other animals are around the Lake Nakuru area? What are key points about the park? What does 'Nakuru' mean and in what language? Lake Nakuru Flamingos & Friends, Part 2
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The Wildebeest: Life and Behaviors on the Great Plains of Africa
This video explores the fascinating world of wildebeests on the Great Plains of Africa. It highlights their unique behaviors, social structures, and incredible annual migration, showcasing how these herbivores adapt and survive in their...
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Marsupials: The Unique World of Kangaroos
This video provides an overview of marsupials, focusing specifically on kangaroos. It explores their unique reproductive system, distinct physical characteristics, social behaviors, and mating rituals. The video also highlights the...
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Turtles: A Look at Their Diversity and Adaptations
This video provides an informative overview of turtles, highlighting their distinct characteristics, diverse species, and unique adaptations. It explores their evolution, habitats, physical features, reproductive behaviors, and lifespan....
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Giants of the Wild: The Fascinating World of Bears
This video explores the diverse world of bears, highlighting their unique characteristics and habitats. From the massive Kodiak bear to the bamboo-loving giant panda, viewers will learn about the different species and their adaptations...
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Animal Essential Functions
This live-action video program is about the term "animal essential functions". The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term "animal essential functions" through use of video...
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Goats: Adaptations, Behavior, and Reproduction
This video provides an informative overview of goats, covering their various species, physical characteristics, behavior, mating habits, and life cycle. It highlights their adaptability to mountainous environments, their social dynamics,...
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Omnivore
This live-action video program is about the term omnivore. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term omnivore through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
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Gorillas: Behavior, Social Structure, and Survival
This video provides a comprehensive overview of gorillas, focusing on their habitat, physical characteristics, behaviors, social structure, and reproductive cycle. It highlights their unique traits, such as their large size, herbivorous...
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The Magnificent Giants: Exploring the World of Elephants
This video provides a fascinating exploration of elephants, the largest land animals on Earth. It delves into their evolutionary history, distinguishing between African and Asian elephants, and highlights their diverse habitats and...
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Lizard Anatomy and Ancestry
This video explores the fascinating world of lizards, showcasing their diverse species and evolutionary history. From their ancient origins to their present-day adaptations, lizards have thrived in various environments across the globe....