Be Smart
How Many Trees Are There?
It may be an impossible questions, but we can at least get close.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What would happen if every human suddenly disappeared? - Dan Kwartler
Human beings are everywhere. With settlements on every continent, we can be found in the most isolated corners of Earth's jungles, oceans and tundras. Our impact is so profound, most scientists believe humanity has left a permanent mark...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why are cockroaches so hard to kill? | Ameya Gondhalekar
In ancient Egypt, there was a spell that declared, "Be far from me, O vile cockroach." Thousands of years later, we're still trying to oust these insects. But from poison traps to brandished slippers, cockroaches seem to weather just...
TED Talks
TED: A king cobra bite -- and a scientific discovery | Gowri Shankar
A king cobra has enough venom to kill 10 people in a single bite. Recounting his near-death experience after being bitten by one of these majestic yet deadly snakes, conservationist and TED Fellow Gowri Shankar shares the epiphany he had...
SciShow
Weird Places Socotra
The Socotra archipelago in the Arabian Sea supports so many diverse and unique species that it has been described as the most alien place on Earth. Hank takes you on a tour of this weird place in this episode of SciShow.
Be Smart
Why Do More Species Live Near The Equator?
Find out why more species live near the equator!
SciShow Kids
Echolocation: Seeing with Sound! | Amazing Animal Senses | SciShow Kids
Squeaks and Mister Brown learn all about echolocation, and how animals use it to sense things! First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The way an object is shaped or structured...
TED Talks
TED: Why we're storing billions of seeds | Jonathan Drori
In this brief talk from TED U 2009, Jonathan Drori encourages us to save biodiversity -- one seed at a time. Reminding us that plants support human life, he shares the vision of the Millennium Seed Bank, which has stored over 3 billion...
Crash Course Kids
Food Webs
Last time we put a Polar Bear in the desert and we still feel bad about that, but there's a lot more going on in ecosystems than just temperature. In fact, there are so many elements in ecosystems, that if just one leaves or gets out of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Conserving our spectacular, vulnerable coral reefs - Joshua Drew
How do coral reef conservationists balance the environmental needs of the reefs with locals who need the reefs to survive? Joshua Drew draws on the islands of Fiji and their exemplary system of protection, called "connectivity", which...
Crash Course Kids
Let's Take a Hike
Today we're going to take a hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro so we can talk about how the geosphere changes based on many different things. On the same mountain we can travel through many different habitats like rain forests, savannas, and...
Crash Course Kids
Home Sweet Habitat: Crash Course Kids
How would a Polar Bear do if you put it in the desert? Not well. But why? Why can't anything live anywhere? Well, this has to do with Habitats and how animals (including humans) are suited for living in one place over another. In this...
Curated Video
The Crazy Reason Why US Navy is Training an Army of Dolphins
Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a discussion about how the U.S. military works with marine life to locate and disable mines and how they protect these animals and their habitats in return. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel...
Wonderscape
The Challenges Facing Koalas: Conservation Efforts and Threats to Their Survival
Science Kids Koalas - Anatomy, Habitat and “Crikey” Fun Facts This video highlights the challenges facing the koala population in Australia, including habitat loss, urbanization, droughts, and disease. Despite these threats, efforts are...
Curated Video
Types of Tarantulas
Howcast - Learn about the different types of tarantulas from Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Exploring Africa's Diverse Safari Habitats
The African safari showcases a variety of habitats, including savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, each with unique ecosystems. Savannas are known for large herbivores and predators, while woodlands offer resources and challenges for...
Curated Video
There Are So Many Different Kinds of Fox Species, It’s Insane!
Between long bushy tails and distinguished pointed muzzles, these fox features are easy to recognize and arguably some of the cutest among the Canidae family. But not all fox features are the same. Their physical adaptations differ...
Curated Video
Find Out The Differences in Survival Features of These Unique Fox Species
Learn all about the arctic fox, the fennec fox, and the swift fox.
Curated Video
The Furry Animals That Make Their Homes in Kopjes
Get an up-close peek at an exhibit that recreates the natural granite kopjes of the African savanna, and its furry residents.
Curated Video
The Unique Survival Features of Three Wildly Different Fox Species
Learn all about the arctic fox, the fennec fox, and the swift fox.
Curated Video
Learn The Amazing Differences of Fox Species
Between long bushy tails and distinguished pointed muzzles, these fox features are easy to recognize and arguably some of the cutest among the Canidae family. But not all fox features are the same. Their physical adaptations differ...
Curated Video
Inside US Massive Shipyard Scrapping Billions $ Nuclear Submarines
Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel to witness the process of decommissioning a submarine and dismantling a commercial ship at the Gadani ship-breaking yard. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you...