MinuteEarth
Why Sharks Are Covered In Teeth
Sharks wouldn’t be known for their fierce teeth today if it weren’t for their ancient scales.
SciShow
Behold—Poisonous Snakes! (Yes, You Read That Right)
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.
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7 of the Most Uniquely Fierce Sharks
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.
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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.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: David Ian Howe: A brief history of dogs
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...
SciShow
What's up with cats' "ekekekek" sounds? #shorts #science #animalbehavior #cats
What's up with cats' "ekekekek" sounds? #shorts #science #animalbehavior #cats
SciShow
Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Webs?
Spiderwebs are designed to trap bug-sized creatures. So how come spiders don't get stuck?
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How to Catch a Bird… If You’re a Fish
Some toothy tigerfish have been documented catching unlikely prey in the most unlikely of ways: snatching birds right out of the sky.
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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!
TED Talks
TED: Are insect brains the secret to great AI? | Frances S. Chance
Are insects the key to brain-inspired computing? Neuroscientist Frances S. Chance thinks so. In this buzzy talk, she shares examples of the incredible capabilities of insects -- like the dragonfly's deadly accurate hunting skills and the...
Be Smart
I Don't Think You're Ready for These Jellies
Joe Hanson went behind the scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to learn about jellyfish.
SciShow Kids
Weird Animal Teeth
Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn about a few animals with extreme teeth!
SciShow
The Terrifying Fish with Transparent Teeth
The deep-sea dragonfish is a predator that lives deep in the Pacific Ocean. Like many other deep sea predators, it's got an oversized jaw and a bioluminescent appendage to attract prey, but it does have one weird (and strangely useful)...
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Foxes Might Use Magnetic Fields to Hunt
How do foxes know where to pounce when they can't see their prey? There's evidence they're using the Earth's magnetic field to help.
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Electric Eels Bigger Than You Zap in PACKS
We’ve long thought that electric eels hunt individually…until we discovered a lake where one species hunt, and zap, in packs!
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10 Ridiculous Scientific Names
There aren't as many rules to naming a scientific discovery as you might think-- and that has led to some pretty outrageous names. Chapters HALORUBRUM CHAOVIATOR 1:10 OSEDAX MUCOFLORIS 1:43 HETEROPODA DAVIDBOWIE 2:58 SCAPTIA BEYONCEAE...
MinuteEarth
The Science of Roadkill
Surprisingly, flattened fauna can teach us a lot about wildlife biology.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How do fish make electricity? - Eleanor Nelsen
Nearly 350 species of fish have specialized anatomical structures that generate and detect electrical signals. Underwater, where light is scarce, electrical signals offer ways to communicate, navigate, find, and sometimes stun prey. But...
SciShow
Modern Human Migration and Echolocating Eels
Scientists have found 80,000-year-old modern human teeth in a Chinese cave, challenging the most widely accepted timelines of human migration. And electric eels use electricity to both attack and track their prey!
SciShow
The Mystery of the Barreleye Fish
In the Pacific Ocean, there lives a fish that's . . . a little different. Hank tells you all about the Pacific barreleye fish!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can animals be deceptive? - Eldridge Adams
A male firefly emits a series of enticing flashes. He hopes a female will respond and mate with him. A female from a different species mimics his patterns: by tricking the male, she lures him in -- and turns him into a meal. Where else...
SciShow
6 of the Planet's Best Hunters
You might think venomous snakes or fierce lions are the best hunters, but turns out they are not even close to these 6 actual best hunters in the animal kingdom.
SciShow
7 Wacky Ways Birds Use Feathers
Feathers are good for flying, but they help birds do a lot more than just soar through the skies. Chapters View all AUDIBLE COMMUNICATION 1:32 MUFFLING SOUNDS 2:23 HEARING 3:52 DIGESTIVE AID 5:17 FISHING 6:41 SNOWSHOEING 8:48
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The otherworldly creatures in the ocean's deepest depths - Lidia Lins
About 60 percent of the ocean is a cold, dark region that spans down to 11,000 meters. This zone is known as the deep ocean, and though it seems like an inhospitable and remote corner of the planet, it is actually one of the greatest...