SciShow
How Pandas Got Such a Bad Reputation
Look, we've all heard the rumors that giant pandas are an evolutionary dead end. But we are here to set the record straight and show you that these adorable fluff balls are a lot tougher than they seem.
PBS
Did Eating Insects Shrink These Dinos?
We often think of dinosaurs as either preying on other dinos or mammals, or as plant-eaters -- but in ecosystems today, those aren’t the only two options. So why would we expect dinosaurs to have only been carnivores or herbivores, with...
PBS
When the Synapsids Struck Back
Synapsids were the world’s first-ever terrestrial megafauna but the vast majority of these giants were doomed to extinction. However some lived on, keeping a low profile among the dinosaurs. And now our world is the way it is because of...
SciShow
Why Aren't Mammals as Big as Dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs were huge—it's common knowledge. So why aren't modern mammals anywhere near that size? In this episode of SciShow, Hank gives a quick run-down of the reasons scientists think the land mammals of today are nowhere near the size...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The threat of invasive species - Jennifer Klos
Massive vines that blanket the southern United States, climbing high as they uproot trees and swallow buildings. A ravenous snake that is capable of devouring an alligator. Rabbit populations that eat themselves into starvation. These...
Crash Course Kids
Feed Me: Classifying Organisms
FEED ME! In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina has a chat with us about what living things eat to get energy. What makes something an omnivore, or a carnivore, or an herbivore? And how do plants fit in to all of this? This first...
SciShow
6 "Vegetarian" Animals that Will Give You Nightmares
Some of the animals you think of as just cute grass-eating creatures might actually be more interested in chomping on your meaty bones.
SciShow
Predators & Prey | SciShow Talk Show
Dr. Mark Hebblewhite comes to the SciShow studio to talk to Hank about his research into ungulate herbivores and their predator-prey relationships with a variety of carnivores.
Curated Video
Energy Flow in Ecosystems
New ReviewThis video explain how energy is passed throughout an exosystem and the levels of organisms.
Curated Video
The Essential Role of Herbivores in Ecosystems
Herbivores are crucial in ecosystems, acting as a foundation in food chains. They manage vegetation growth, fostering plant diversity and creating habitats for other organisms. Their migration to water sources supports ecological balance...
Curated Video
Survival Strategies: Animal Adaptations in the Safari
Physical adaptations are vital for animal survival in safari environments. Large herbivores like elephants and giraffes have features that help them find food and evade predators. Predators such as lions and cheetahs possess powerful...
Curated Video
Why Dung Beetles and Their Feeding Habits Are So Interesting
The saying, "you are what you eat" is definitely true when it comes to the dung beetle.
Curated Video
What Are Dung Beetles And Why Are Their Feeding Habits So Strange
The saying, "you are what you eat" is definitely true when it comes to the dung beetle.
Curated Video
Just How Deep Can a Dung Beetle Dig?
Who knew there were so many different roles in the dung beetle social order?
Curated Video
The Feeding Habits of Dung Beetles Are Extremely Weird!
The saying, "you are what you eat" is definitely true when it comes to the dung beetle.
Curated Video
The World of Dung Beetles is Absolutely Wild
Gross but true. Learn about the the strange society of dung beetles, which is way more complex than you might think.
Curated Video
Believe It or Not: The Society of Dung Beetles Is More Complex Than You Think
Gross but true. Learn about the many different roles in the dung beetle social order.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Consumer On A Food Web?
This video is answering the question of what is a consumer on a food web.
Curated Video
Herbivore
An animal that gets its energy from eating plant materials. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Curated Video
What is a Food Chain?
How energy is passed through living things can be described as a food chain. Journey through a food chain, from primary producers at the bottom to tertiary consumers at the top. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A 'food chain'...
Curated Video
Plant and Animal Mutualism
In the natural world it can be hard to survive alone. From Nepal to Africa, explore some of the surprising relationships forged between plants and animals. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Mutualism is when animals and plants work...
Curated Video
What do animals eat?
Which animals are herbivores, carnivores or omnivores? Living things - Animal kingdom - What do animals eat? Learning Points Different animals eat different foods. Carnivores eat meat. Herbivores eat plants. Omnivores eat both meat and...
Curated Video
What killed the dinosaurs?
Did an asteroid or several million years worth of volcanic dust wipe out the dinosaurs? People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Environmental changes Learning Points Climate change can lead to mass extinction. A Twig...
Wonderscape
From Sunlight to Snack: The Energy Journey in the Animal Kingdom
Dive into the world of consumers in the energy cycle, exploring how animals, including humans, derive their energy from plants and other animals. This video explains the process of digestion, metabolism, and the role of nutrients like...