SciShow
New Genetic Clues to the Mystery of Your Giant Brain
Big-brained scientists have found the mechanism that may have allowed their brains (and all humans') to get so big.
SciShow
5 Times People Gave Animals Diseases | Reverse Zoonotics
Usually when we think about animals and disease, we think about illnesses that they transmit to us - like swine flu or Lyme disease. But illness is often a two-way street, and while animals can pass pathogens to us, we can also pass our...
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Weird Facts About Humans
Hank squares off against the host of SciShow Kids, Jessi Knudsen Castaneda, to match wits about chemistry, evolution, and how babies are weird!
MinuteEarth
Are Any Animals Truly Monogamous?
In the animal kingdom, monogamy is rare and cheating is common, even among seemingly faithful species like the superb fairy wrens. This video explores the biological reasons behind infidelity in birds, highlighting how mating strategies...
SciShow
New Genetic Clues to the Mystery of Your Giant Brain
Big-brained scientists have found the mechanism that may have allowed their brains (and all humans') to get so big.
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Have Belly Buttons?
Everyone has one, but how did it get there? Learn all about your belly button!
MinuteEarth
How This River Made Chimps Violent
When a group of apes got split apart, slight differences in their new environments led to big differences in future generations.
SciShow
Goodall, Fossey & Galdikas: Great Minds
Today we know that humans and chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA and that we have a lot in common. Not just how we look, but how we behave, form groups, defend our turf, and love each other. People didn't always see other primates this...
SciShow
The Sex Lives of Early Humans
Hank talks about ancient sexy times, and how we know that early humans were getting it on with all kinds of folks.
MinuteEarth
You Are A Fish
With our current understanding of evolutionary history and our strategy of cladistic naming, if we wanted to have both goldfish and sharks under a single group called "fish", then mammals must also be called fish....
SciShow
7 Things You Probably Don't Want to Know About Lice
Lice... the mere mention of them is enough to make most people all itchy. Well, get ready to get scratching, because we've compiled seven squirm-inducing lice facts on this week's List Show!
Be Smart
Why Do We Cook?
Why do humans cook? Holidays are celebrated in many ways, but chances are they involve eating, and eating a LOT. Ever wonder why we cook our food? We do it because it tastes good, of course, and because our customs and traditions are...
MinuteEarth
Why Do Some Animals Eat Poop?
Animals eat their own poop in order to gain extra access to nutrients or to microbes that help digest those nutrients. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Coprophagy:...
Curated Video
Exploring Our Genetic Connection: Humans and Chimpanzees
In this video, the teacher discusses the genetic similarities between humans and chimpanzees, highlighting that humans share nearly 99% of their DNA with chimps. The teacher also explores the physical and social similarities between the...
Curated Video
Dian Fossey For Kids
Learn about Dian Fossey, the zoologist who gave her life to studying and helping protect the gorillas of Rwanda.
Curated Video
Wild Instincts: Preservation and Reintroduction in Zoos
Discover the critical role zoos play in conserving endangered species by maintaining their wild behaviors and instincts, preparing them for possible reintroduction into their natural habitats. Learn from experts like Baptiste Mulot and...
Great Big Story
Matchmaking for Species Survival
Discover the heartwarming tale of Baraka and Kalia, a gorilla couple brought together by an algorithm for love and survival.
Curated Video
Home
Mr. Peek is super-excited to show the gorillas their brand-new rainforest enclosure
Mr Henry's Music World
Understand Notes F, G and A and B on the Piano
Learn notes F, G, A and B on the piano through this animated, kid friendly video.
Jabzy
Rhodesian Bush War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Rhodesian Bush War
Curated Video
Apes: A Reminder of Our Past and Responsibilities for the Future
This video explores the taxonomy, history, captivity, and exploitation of apes. It highlights the confusion and misconceptions surrounding apes, their endangered status, and the ethical issues surrounding their treatment in captivity and...
Curated Video
A2 English Listening Practice - Zoo Animals
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of zoo animals. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
Orangutans and Gorillas: A Comparative Study of Two Great Apes
This video provides an overview of two great ape species: orangutans and gorillas. It highlights their unique characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. From the intelligent tool use of orangutans to the social dynamics and protective...