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Slingshot Spiders Put Fighter Pilots to Shame
There are all kinds of ways that a spider can catch its prey, but few species are as extreme as the slingshot spider!
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The Carbon Impact of the World’s Largest Mass Migration
Thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and their research and technology partner MBARI for partnering with us on this episode of SciShow. They worked together on an exhibition, “Into The Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean,” to give...
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Why Do These Animals Get Tied Up in Knots?
Ready your puns, viewers! From sick worm kings to uncomfortable floating snakes, today's episode is all about four types of animals that can get tied up in knots (either intentionally or...knot).
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Why Don’t Spiders Stick to Their Webs?
Spiderwebs are designed to trap bug-sized creatures. So how come spiders don’t get stuck?
SciShow
The Shapeshifting Deep Sea Jellyfish... With a "Pet"
This weird-looking creature has been mistaken for a lot of things, including a whale placenta and a sea monster as well as a garbage bag. And less often, it’s recognized for what it is: a jellyfish!
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7 of the Most Uniquely FIERCE Sharks
You've heard of the Great White and the Hammerhead—but what about the lesser known but equally fierce sharks? Join Hank Green for a biting look at 7 weird sharks you're sure to love (and fear!)
SciShow
5 Animals With Superpowered Senses
From the ability to see “invisible” types of light to the power to taste all over their body, meet five incredible animals whose super senses far surpass our own! Hosted by: Michael Aranda
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The Most Shocking Creatures at the Bottom of the Ocean
Did you know that the bottom of the ocean is home to some of the strangest creatures on Earth? Join Michael Aranda for a fascinating dive into the murky depths—you won't believe what's down there.
SciShow
8 Incredibly Brilliant Spiders
They get a rap for being spooky, but whether it’s building bridges across rivers or solving puzzles, spiders are way cooler than you might think. Many have smart or elaborate features that allow them to do some pretty extraordinary...
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The Carnivorous Plants That Gave Up Meat for Poop
Seymour might have had better luck had he raised one of these Bornean plants instead of a giant Venus flytrap. Instead of evolving to eat animals, they’ve evolved to play nice in exchange for their nutrient rich feces.
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8 Creative Ways Animals Store Food
You aren't the only animal with a pantry! Hosted by: Michael Aranda
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8 Boss Invertebrates That Eat Whatever They Want
Even if you’re tiny, you can still be fierce. Here are 8 little invertebrates who punch above their weight class at dinner time.
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7 Strange Ways Birds Use Their Feathers
Feathers are great for flying—but did you know birds use their feathers for so much more? Find out what secrets birds are hiding from us in this new episode of SciShow!
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10 Bizarre Ways to Avoid Being Dinner
If you’re a wild animal, you might spend your days actively trying to NOT become another animal's dinner. And some animals have come up with some pretty bizarre strategies to stay safe. Hosted by: Michael Aranda
SciShow Kids
Blue Whales: The Biggest Animal EVER! | SciShow Kids
Did you know that the biggest animal that ever lived is still alive today? Let's learn all about what blue whales eat, where they live, and just how big they are, with Jessi and Squeaks!
PBS
The Rise and Fall of the Bone-Crushing Dogs
A huge and diverse subfamily of dogs, the bone-crushers patrolled North America for more than thirty million years, before they disappeared in the not-too-distant past. So what happened to the biggest dogs that ever lived?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why don't poisonous animals poison themselves? - Rebecca D. Tarvin
Thousands of animal species use toxic chemicals to defend themselves from predators. Snakes have blood clotting compounds in their fangs, the bombardier beetle has corrosive liquid in its abdomen and jellyfish have venomous, harpoon-like...
PBS
The Time Terror Birds Invaded
About 5 million years ago, a new predator made its way from the south and onto the coastal plains of North America. It was a giant, flightless, carnivorous bird and came to be known by one of the coolest and most richly earned nicknames...
SciShow Kids
Roar! Meet the Big Cats! Animal Science for Kids
Can you tell a leopard from a jaguar? How are lions different from tigers -- other than those stripes? Jessi introduces you to the four big cats!
PBS
Life, Sex & Death Among the Dire Wolves
This is not a Game of Thrones fan fiction episode. Dire wolves were real! And thousands of them died in the same spot in California. Their remains have taught us volumes about how they lived, hunted, died and way more about any animal's...
SciShow
Bizarre Creatures of the Deep Sea | Compilation
There are some weird animals out there, but few environments have produced stranger creatures than the deep ocean!
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8 of the Worst Stinging Insects
Generally, humans try to avoid getting stung by insects. However, in the name of science, the betterment of humanity, and pure curiosity, there are brave people out there who willingly subject themselves to the business end of the most...