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Greenland: Brief Facts
What is Greenland, and why is it called that if it’s mostly covered in ice? In this video, we explore the basics of Greenland—its location, history, geography, and why it matters today. Learn about the world’s largest island, how it was...
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The Thrill-Seeking Gene
Mountains, once sacred and forbidding, have become destinations of mass pilgrimage and modern reverence—but this new form of mountain worship often tames their raw power for our convenience and safety. Yet for some, the wildness and...
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The Wild Beauty of the Mountains
Mountains are not just challenges to conquer—they are ancient, indifferent forces that dwarf human existence and reveal our fleeting presence in the timeline of the Earth. Forged by fire and tectonic upheaval, they rise and fall over...
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What Mountain Climbing Really Looks Like
As humanity shed ancient fears of divine wrath and mythical beasts, mountains transformed from forbidden zones into irresistible beacons of the sublime—a mix of terror, beauty, and longing. Our fascination became obsession, driven by a...
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Gods, Monsters, and Mountains
Humans once viewed mountains as the domain of gods and monsters—sacred and fearsome places to be worshipped from afar, not summited. But over time, cultural perceptions shifted, and alongside them, certain mountain peoples physically...
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The Appeal of Mountain Climbing
In Mountain Quest, Renan Ozturk offers a deeply personal exploration of the allure and peril of high-altitude climbing, describing it as both a passion and a calling. Narrated by Willem Dafoe, the film reflects on humanity's mysterious...
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How Climbing Everest Went From Inaccessible to Overrated
Mount Everest has become the centerpiece of modern mountain obsession—a symbol of achievement for many, yet often reduced to a tourist spectacle driven by wealth and technology. Renan Ozturk challenges this singular focus, reminding us...
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Mammals: the Adaptable Animal Family
Mammals are a warm-blooded family capable of living in every environment on Earth, from icy tundras to vast oceans. Characterized by fur or hair, live births, and nurturing their young, mammals range from land giants like elephants—led...
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Reptiles and Amphibias: the Cold-Blooded Animal Family
Reptiles and amphibians, cold-blooded families that have existed for over 350 million years, thrive in warm environments and near water. While reptiles like the saltwater crocodile rely on powerful instincts, scales, and sun-warmed blood...
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Birds: Caretakers of the Animal Kingdom
Birds are essential caretakers of the Animal Kingdom, consuming around 20 quadrillion insects annually and serving as natural pest controllers, seed dispersers, and scavengers. With over 10,000 species adapted to a variety of habitats,...
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Insects: the Small but Mighty Animal Family
Insects are the smallest individual creatures, yet the largest family in the Animal Kingdom. They play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. From pollination by bees and butterflies to waste removal by dung beetles, these...
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The Gondwana Rainforests: Remnants of a Prehistoric World
The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are living relics of a prehistoric world, remnants of ancient forests that once blanketed over half the Earth’s surface and are now preserved along Australia's east coast. In these sacred...
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The Great Coral Reefs of Australia
As Australia drifted into warmer waters, ideal conditions formed for the creation of the Great Barrier Reef—the world's largest living structure, rich with marine life and spanning an area the size of the UK. But beyond this iconic reef,...
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The Jacana Bird of Northern Australia
Australia’s tropical north is a land of climatic extremes, swinging from dry winters to rain-drenched monsoons that fuel explosive plant and insect growth. This abundance sustains a diverse food web, including the Jacana—a bird where the...
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Australia's Toughest Coral Reefs
As Australia drifted into tropical latitudes, its northern regions became an evolutionary hotspot, bursting with biodiversity shaped by intense heat and monsoonal rains. In the Sea Country of the Dambimangari people, extreme tidal swings...
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The Red Kangaroo and Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby
Unique adaptations of the Red Kangaroo and Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby make them excellently suited to thrive in the rugged desert peaks of Adnyamathanha Country in South Australia. Learn how these interesting animals navigate their...
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Taking Care of Our World
Humans have always had a fascination with whales and their songs, perhaps because we are mammals too. From the biggest to the smallest, every single creature in the kingdom has their own unique and amazing abilities, but we humans have a...
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Fish: the Ancient Animal Family
Fish, one of the oldest families in the Animal Kingdom, have thrived in oceans for over 480 million years, using fins and tails for movement and gills to breathe underwater. From solitary swimmers to vibrant coral reef communities, fish...
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Introduction to the Animal Kingdom
All creatures across the world - including us - are part of one big kingdom, the animal kingdom. Learn the different families in the kingdom and meet a few members. Animal Kingdom: a Tale of Six Families part 1
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Ecology and Culture of Australia
Australia has been shaped by 30 million years of isolation, adaptation, and evolution, creating a land of extraordinary creatures found nowhere else. At its heart is a cultural legacy upheld by Aboriginal people who have cared for the...
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Australia: Evolution’s Isolated Masterpiece
Over 80% of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth, a result of its ancient separation from Antarctica during the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana. As Australia drifted northward into warmer, drier climates, its...
Great Big Story
Chasing the Northern Lights for a living, a journey into the arctic
Follow the adventures of those who chase the beauty of the Northern Lights, making a living from one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles.
Weatherthings
Ice Flower
Ice flower is a nickname for a miniature sculpture of ice that forms on only a few kinds of plants, only when the air temperature is below freezing for much of the night, with calm wind, clear sky, and soil that is moist and not frozen....
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Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene in 2024 was a storm with tremendous impact on the southeastern United States, not just to the environment but to people, to communities, and to life, far inland after landfall. Over 200 people were killed, not so much...