Hi, what do you want to do?
Brave Wilderness
Top 10 Snake Encounters!
North America is home to some of the most amazing snake species on the planet and in this special episode of Breaking Trail we're going to take a look back at Coyote Peterson's Top 10 snake encounters from the Season 1! Everything from...
US Department of Agriculture
FERAL SWINE: Manage The Damage
The video tells the story of how Feral Swine have become one of the most expensive invasive species in the United States. The Feral Swine issue is being handled with Federal, State, and Local Wildlife officials to help farmers, ranchers,...
Next Animation Studio
More than half of European native trees risk extinction: Report
A new report published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature has found that approximately 58 percent of Europe’s native trees are at risk of going extinct.
<br/>
National Parks Service
Everglades National Park - South Florida Invaders
Video featuring Ranger Larry Perez talking about invasive species in South Florida (4 min. with closed-captions).
National Parks Service
Everglades National Park - Python Research Presentation
Alex Wolf gives a presentation about Burmese python natural history, research, and management at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Miami, Florida (24:21 minutes).
National Parks Service
Everglades National Park - Everglades Invasives: Burmese Pythons and Beyond...
Video about some invasive snakes, plants, and fish in the park (15 min. with closed-captions).
Brave Wilderness
STUNG by a LIONFISH!
On this episode of Beyond the Tide, Coyote gets stung by a Lionfish! The Lionfish has quickly become one the most destructive invasive species to marine life on the East Coast of the United States and if that’s not enough they also have...
PBS
Humans and the Environment
What is “the environment”? Well, it’s everything, and it’s everywhere, including you and me. Just about every part of human civilization depends on a healthy and stable environment. Yet, human activity is causing pollution, climate...
Red Rock Films
Ecosystem Activator: Streams and Rivers. Age 10 - 14.
Highlighting the life and movement of freshwater rivers and streams. Animals and their aquatic interactions with the ecosystem. Why streams and rivers are important and should be protected.
Bizarre Beasts
How An Invasive Snail May Save An Endangered Bird
What happened when one of nature's pickiest eaters met a huge, extremely adaptable snail? Well, it might be the start of evolution in action.
Red Rock Films
Ecosystem Activator: Temperate Grasslands. Age 10 - 14.
The ecosystem of temperate grasslands both below and above the ground. Animal interactions with the grassland system. The importance of protecting this critically threatened habitat.
Science360
Invasion Of The Earthworms!
Think of earthworms and a few things come to mind: they make great bait for fishing, they aerate the soil, and they're an excellent addition to a compost pile. But, what a lot of people don't know is many earthworms are actually invasive...
Curated Video
Connecting Ideas in Writing with Transition Words and Phrases
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of using transition words and phrases to connect their ideas in their writing. The teacher provides examples and explanations, and encourages students to practice identifying...
Bozeman Science
Populations
The largest concentration of free-roaming wildlife in the continental United States is found in Yellowstone National Park. A video describes the three main types of population interactions: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. It...
California Academy of Science
Solutions to Human Impacts
The phrase think globally, act locally inspires scholars to address pollution. After learning about invasive species, nutrient pollution, and dead zones, discussion questions help scholars link the concepts. They then apply knowledge of...
Bozeman Science
LS2C - Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning and Resilience
How do ecosystems react to change over time? Show your class how natural and man-made factors affect the organisms in an area using the guidelines in a video about standard LS2C. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors, biodiversity,...
Deep Look
A Real Alien Invasion Is Coming to a Palm Tree Near You
What happens when you plant large numbers of non-native trees in an area? Well, sometimes it attracts the wrong kind of attention! Meet the South American palm weevil, an insect that spends its entire life cycle destroying palm...
MinuteEarth
Invasion of the Yellow Crazy Ants!
How much does an invasive species really matter? The video focuses on examples of accidental species spread as well as intentional introductions. It highlights the problems caused by spreading new plants and animals to areas with no...
Channel Islands Film
Restoration
The tale of the restoration of California's Channel Islands begins with a video that details the devastation of Santa Cruz island by the introduction of species that are not native to the region. Additionally, the video discusses the...
SciShow
Invasive Species: The Story of Bunny
Lionfish, a species of fish introduced into the Atlantic, have been so successful that to keep their population normal, two percent of their population would need to be killed every month! The narrator explains how invasive species can...
Be Smart
Inside the World of Fire Ants!
Did you know that fire ant colonies are seen as small mounds on the surface of Earth but underground, tunnels can extend as far as 25 feet away? Viewers learn about the unique history of fire ants, from the pain of their sting to their...
Crash Course
5 Human Impacts on the Environment
It is estimated that within 100 years, there will be no rain forests. The video on ecosystems covers the impact humans have on the environment. It includes ecosystem services, the importance of biodiversity, deforestation,...
TED-Ed
Attack of the Killer Algae
Invasive species can remind us of a horror film! In this video, an algae, popularly used in home aquariums, gets out and takes over coastal ecosystems, destroying the native organisms. The bright side, however, is an example where...