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Exploring the Unique Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are a unique and biodiverse paradise, home to fascinating wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. From the iconic Galapagos tortoises to the only species of penguins living north of the equator,...
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Galicia: Language, History, and Natural Beauty
From those hills full of snow; we descend to the coasts of the "Atlantic Ocean", to go to the South of Europe, and visit a legendary lighthouse that is in the city of Galicia. We will find samples of the first humans of the Middle...
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Sumatra: From Gold to Volcanoes and Beautiful Beaches
Sailing Across the Indian Ocean to Sumatra, Indonesia:We will sail through the Indian Ocean towards Sumatra in Indonesia, there we will find a place of rest in Lake Toba one of the super volcanoes of the world.
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Sicily: History, Volcanoes, and Kite Surfing in the Mediterranean
Convergence of Cultures in Sicily, Italy:"To end our trip, we will go to the place where the German and Greek influences converge: We will land on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, where a particularly active volcano awaits our arrival...
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Why So Few People Live In Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or Southwest England
The United Kingdom is one of Europe's largest countries by population with about 67 million people. Despite this, the vast majority of those people live with England and, more specifically, the central part of England. This gives England...
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Justice and Fairness
In this video, Jade interviews Hercules the Heron from the Galapagos Islands, who serves as a Judge of the Peace. Hercules explains the importance of justice and shares a story about a girl named Maria Jose and her experiences with...
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The Philippines: A Land of Volcanoes, Rice Terraces, and Beautiful Reefs
Philippines:To finish in the Philippines to contemplate the terraces of rice of Banaue, a spectacle worthy to contemplate, with gigantic steps along the mountain, and we submerged in the depths of the ocean to see the boats of the Second...
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Discovering the Fascinating World of Komodo Dragons in Indonesia
This video provides fascinating insights into the Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard in the world. It highlights their unique characteristics, such as their tree-dwelling behavior as juveniles and their ability to consume a...
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Why MOST Of Japan's Population Live In Just Three Cities: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya
Japan is a fascinating country for a lot of reasons. But chief among them is the fact that well over half the population live in just three metropolitan areas: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. And for a country that is both larger in population...
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Polynesia is SINKING: Why Climate Change Will Make These Countries Extinct
Polynesia and the South Pacific island countries are incredibly beautiful. And these islands are often thought of first when travelers begin yearning for a tropical holiday. Unfortunately, these very same islands are also facing an...
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Guardians of Tetiaroa: Sustainable Living at The Brando Resort
Discover how The Brando Resort on Tetiaroa Island maintains its luxurious appeal while upholding ecological practices. Learn from Tumi Brando, the island's "Guardian of the Treasure," about the island's flora and fauna, and explore the...
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Discovering the Azores: Islands of Adventure and Natural Beauty
Azores Islands, Portugal:"Finally, we will know the Azores Islands flying in paragliding. So spectacular are the places that the Azores offer for the paragliding flight that the site of 'Sete Cidades,' on the island of San Miguel, was...
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Why China Is Building Artificial Islands To Control The South China Sea
China lays claim to basically the entire South China Sea by way of its infamous "nine-dash line." But while China claims the entire area, Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan each have their own claims as well. This has...
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The Secret Islands of the Everglades
The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the...
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Kilauea - The Island Maker
Volcanoes are infamously destructive, but they can also be a constructive force. Mt. Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, helped create the islands of Hawaii millions of years ago. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Mount...
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Darwin's Dilemma
The creation, controversy and competition surrounding the publication of Darwin's most iconic work: The Origin of Species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Darwin, an English scientist, worked on his theory of...
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Tuvalu: The Threat of Rising Seas
The inhabitants of this tiny nation state are some of the first in the world to feel the full impact of climate change. As rising sea levels threaten their whole country, what action can they take? Human Geography - Orientation And...
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Settlements – True or false
True or false ... People only live on land? People and places - Human geography - Settlements A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is true or false.
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Islands – Did you know?
Did you know that islands can also be man-made? People and places - Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Some islands are man-made, such as the Palm Islands in Dubai. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is...
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Islands – Odd one out
Four different landmasses are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Islands are areas of land that are completely surrounded by water. Islands that are far away from other...
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Galapagos volcanoes
Discover how the Galapagos Islands were formed from volcanic eruptions. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Earth's layers Learning Points Lava is molten rock that is released by a volcano. Lava reaches temperatures of over...
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Erosion on the Ganges
Explore how the Ganges river dramatically sculpts the landscape in the Bay of Bengal. Material processes - Classifying materials - Soil Learning Points Water can wash away or erode soil very quickly. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and...
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International date line
Welcome to the Alaskan island where, thanks to the international date line, you can look back in time. People and places - Mapping - Time zones Learning Points The imaginary line that marks the point where the date changes is known as...
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Islands
How do factors such as remoteness and population density affect the lives of island communities? People and places -Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Population density is used to count the number of people in an area. Islands...