Professor Dave Explains
Scales of Ecology Part 2: Communities
Moving on from organisms and populations, the next tier on the scales of ecology is communities. These involve all the populations of organisms of different species that live in an area. How do they interact? How is the community...
Curated Video
Amazing Camouflage
The video “Amazing Camouflage” explains how animals use forms of camouflage to survive in their habitats.
Curated Video
Deepsea Challenger
A video entitled “Deepsea Challenger” which discusses scientific exploration of the deep sea, focusing specifically on expeditions into the Challenger Deep section of the Mariana Trench.
Curated Video
Population Ecology: What Causes Populations to Change?
a video entitled “Population Ecology: What Causes Populations to Change?” which discusses the roles of organisms in a habitat and explores how organisms affect one another and limited resources when interacting.
Nature League
Does the Full Moon Affect Animal Behavior? - From A to B
This week on Nature League, Adrian asks Brit if a full moon has any measurable effect on humans and non-human animals.
Bizarre Beasts
New Zealand Glowworms Eat Like Spiders
In some caves in New Zealand there are "glowworms," bioluminescent fungus gnat larvae that glow bright blue and catch prey in sticky webs, like a combination of wanna-be spiders and fireflies.
Science Buddies
Candy Camouflage
Have you ever wondered how predators, like wolves, lions, and hawks, are able to find their prey? And what can an animal do to stay off of a hunter's menu? To survive, some animals have developed specific camouflage tactics to fool their...
Science Buddies
Can You Hide in Plain Sight? A Camouflage STEM Activity
If you could choose to be an animal, would you rather be a predator or prey? Many prey animals have developed clever strategies to escape their predators. One strategy is camouflage, which allows animals to blend in with their...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
Dissecting the Diet of the Powerful Owl
Season 2, Urban Animals part 4. How can studying the vomit of a powerful owl help us maintain the owl's habitat? Join Kamil and Kayne as they look for a powerful owl and are joined by a bird expert who explains what is being done to...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Compsognathus
This video explores five fun facts about compsognathus.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Do Arachnids Have Any Special Features?
This video is answering the question of do arachnids have any special features.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Did The Compsognathus Eat?
This video is answering the question of what did the compsognathus eat.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Did The Spinosaurus Eat?
This video is answering the question of what did the spinosaurus eat.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Did The Albertosaurus Eat?
This video is answering the question of what did The Albertosaurus eat.
Australian Children's Television Foundation
How to Fly Like a Sea Eagle
Season 2, Sea Eagles part 1. Kamil challenges Kayne to fly with a Sea Eagle, but first he'll have to learn how to fly and find a Sea Eagle. This is going to be one fun and precarious mission! Bushwhacked! is a high-energy search around...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Sharks
This video provides an overview of sharks, highlighting their characteristics, special skills, life cycle, and the threats they face. It emphasizes the importance of sharks in maintaining the balance of the ocean ecosystem and encourages...
Brave Wilderness
A Day at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum!
On this week's adventure Coyote is getting the chance to walk the grounds of the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM) with Curator of Animal Experiences Will Bruner. From species ambassadors like the Mountain Lion to the Desert Bighorn...
Science360
Science Behind The News: Bio-Inspired Materials
In the search for the next groundbreaking tough material, scientists like David Kisalus from the University of California, Riverside are looking to nature for inspiration, including under the sea where one little crustacean packs a...
PBS
Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
Stories of blood-sucking monsters have been around for centuries. But the one who have outlived them all is Dracula! Revisit the Count and other vampires he inspired in this episode of Monstrum
Curated Video
Lion vs Tiger: Which Would Win In A Fight?
The outcome of a fight between lion and tiger would depend heavily on the individuals–their age, breed, mood, fighting style, and physiology. However, historical evidence suggests that tigers are a bit more likely to win the duel. When...
Curated Video
Decoding Idioms: A Leopard Can't Change His Spots
In this video lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "a leopard can't change its spots" by using context clues. The teacher explains the concept of idioms and how they cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of...