Instructional Video12:11
SciShow

From Hognoses to Spider Tails: 6 Sublime Snakes

12th - Higher Ed
Snakes aren’t just muscle-y danger noodles. They're extremely diverse, and some have really weird, unique adaptations that we could all probably appreciate a little more.
Instructional Video6:28
Amoeba Sisters

Ecological Relationships

12th - Higher Ed
Explore several ecological relationships with The Amoeba Sisters! Ecological relationships discussed include predation, competition, and symbiotic relationships (parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism). Table of Contents: Intro 00:00...
Instructional Video2:55
SciShow

Slingshot Spiders Put Fighter Pilots to Shame

12th - Higher Ed
There are all kinds of ways that a spider can catch its prey, but few species are as extreme as the slingshot spider!
Instructional Video5:19
SciShow

How a Carnivorous Snail Is Advancing Medicine

12th - Higher Ed
Cone snails are venomous marine snails who use their venom in creative ways to take down their prey. And scientists have realized that certain chemicals in these venoms could actually be pretty useful for medicine.
Instructional Video3:44
Be Smart

Orchid Mantis: Looks That Kill

12th - Higher Ed
Many creatures wear disguises in order to keep safe from predators, but there are some that dress to kill. Orchid mantises are one of nature's most awesome examples of aggressive mimicry. These killer insects are almost indistinguishable...
Instructional Video22:34
SciShow

SciShow Talk Show: Jack Horner Meets a Dinosaur

12th - Higher Ed
Jack Horner and Hank talk about the evolution of dinosaurs, what it took to become a world-famous paleontologist, genetics, and meet a live dinosaur courtesy of Jessi Knudsen Castañeda.
Instructional Video5:30
SciShow

Can Feeling the Love Save Lions? | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Can you feel the love tonight? Hopefully scientists can make this the case for the growing numbers of lions in animal sanctuaries.
Instructional Video3:37
SciShow Kids

Tunnels in the Snow!

K - 5th
Ever wish you had your own secret network of hidden passages? Well some animals do and they might be closer than you think!
Instructional Video2:49
SciShow

Bird Eggs Warn Each Other About Danger

12th - Higher Ed
Although they don’t seem like the talkative type, recent research suggests that bird eggs can use vibrations to relay warnings about the outside world to their nest-mates.
Instructional Video9:12
SciShow

Anal Teeth, Paralyzing Farts, and Other Weaponized Butts

12th - Higher Ed
All animals have adaptations that help them survive in the wild...some just focus more on back-end development than others. Whether for offense, defense, or both, here are five creatures with butt-kicking behinds!
Instructional Video5:08
Be Smart

Venomous Creatures: The Evolution and Impact of Animal Venoms

12th - Higher Ed
Venom comes in all different types, so here's everything you'll ever need to know.
Instructional Video4:19
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The ferocious predatory dinosaurs of Cretaceous Sahara - Nizar Ibrahim

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In Cretaceous times (around 100 million years ago), North Africa was home to a huge river system and a bizarre menagerie of giant prehistoric predators -- including the Spinosaurus, a dinosaur even more fearsome than the Tyrannosaurus...
Instructional Video2:31
SciShow

That’s Not A Spider: It’s a SNAKE!

12th - Higher Ed
Lots of animals pretend to be other animals to lure in their pray, but the spider-tailed viper takes this to an almost unbelievable level.
Instructional Video8:53
SciShow

Seriously, None of These Are Ants | 8 Ant Mimics

12th - Higher Ed
Ants are practically everywhere, and some creatures have found it beneficial to blend in with this crowd rather than stick out. Chapters View all 1 MYRMARACHNE 2:20 SPIDER WASPS 2:45 LARGE BLUE BUTTERFLY 4:16 NYMPHISTER 5:19 ROVE BEETLES...
Instructional Video2:31
MinuteEarth

The Extinction Happening Inside You

12th - Higher Ed
Our modern lifestyle and diet are leading to the extinction of parts of our microbiome, but we can use what we've learned from dealing with nearly-extinct macrobiota, like bald eagles, to understand the consequences and find solutions.
Instructional Video4:57
TED-Ed

TED-ED: Why do cats act so weird? - Tony Buffington

Pre-K - Higher Ed
They're cute, they're lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are very entertaining. But their strange feline behaviors, both amusing and baffling, leave many of...
Instructional Video2:31
SciShow

Meet the Worlds Most Terrifying Caterpillar

12th - Higher Ed
When you think of a caterpillar, you probably picture a cute, chubby little critter, chewing on leaves and dreaming of becoming a butterfly. But the whip-fast, razor clawed Hawaiian inchworm is here to challenge those stereotypes.
Instructional Video2:49
MinuteEarth

Why Sharks Are Covered In Teeth

12th - Higher Ed
Sharks wouldn’t be known for their fierce teeth today if it weren’t for their ancient scales.
Instructional Video4:54
SciShow

Behold—Poisonous Snakes! (Yes, You Read That Right)

12th - Higher Ed
While it’s true that most snakes aren’t considered poisonous, there definitely are poisonous snakes, with poison for their predators and venom for their prey.
Instructional Video9:37
SciShow

7 of the Most Uniquely Fierce Sharks

12th - Higher Ed
Sharks come in a lot of different shapes and sizes and many of them don't look like the ones you see in movies. Here are seven sharks that went down some decidedly strange evolutionary paths.
Instructional Video8:45
SciShow

10 Bizarre Ways to Avoid Being Dinner

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video4:55
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: David Ian Howe: A brief history of dogs

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Since their emergence over 200,000 years ago, modern humans have established communities all over the planet. But they didn't do it alone. Whatever corner of the globe you find humans in today, you're likely to find another species as...
Instructional Video0:46
SciShow

What's up with cats' "ekekekek" sounds? #shorts #science #animalbehavior #cats

12th - Higher Ed
What's up with cats' "ekekekek" sounds? #shorts #science #animalbehavior #cats
Instructional Video2:40
SciShow

Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Webs?

12th - Higher Ed
Spiderwebs are designed to trap bug-sized creatures. So how come spiders don't get stuck?