SciShow
Is The Mirror Test Just a Reflection of Human Nature?
The mirror test is supposed to be a way to figure out when an animal is self-aware, but there might be only one particular animal this test works well on: humans.
PBS
From the Fall of Dinos to the Rise of Humans
After taking you on a journey through geologic time, we've arrived at the Cenozoic Era. Most of the mammals and birds that you can think of appeared during this era but perhaps more importantly, the Cenozoic marks the rise of organisms...
Curated Video
Why The Squeak of a Newborn Aye Aye Is One of the Most Adorable Sounds You’ll ever Hear
Handlers at the San Diego Zoo weigh in the newest resident.
Curated Video
This Adorable Orangutan Is Going Out on Her Own!
Indah lets her baby, Aisha, practice climbing while still keeping a very watchful eye.
Curated Video
The Squeak of a Newborn Aye Aye Is Adorable
Handlers at the San Diego Zoo weigh in the newest resident.
Curated Video
Where Is The Ituri Forest and Why Is It So Important?
Learn how zookeepers use enrichment to encourage species-specific behaviors, and why it's so important.
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What Exactly Is ‘Alloparenting’ and Why Is It Common Among These Specific Animals?
Why this cute langer baby is getting a very hands-on parenting approach.
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This Baby Orangutan Is Venturing Out on Her Own
Indah lets her baby, Aisha, practice climbing while still keeping a very watchful eye.
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Star Trek Squirrel Monkeys Are All The Rage
Welcome to Monkey Village, one of the only places in the U.S. where you can walk right through the monkeys' habitat.
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Meet a Spider Monkey Who Gets Seasonal Allergies Just Like Humans
Ebony is one of Utah Hogle Zoo's oldest residents.
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Star Trek and Squirrel Monkeys? Believe It Or Not, They Do Have Something in Common
Welcome to Monkey Village, one of the only places in the U.S. where you can walk right through the monkeys' habitat.
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Francois Langers Practice a Behavior Known as "Alloparenting"
Why this cute langer baby is getting a very hands-on parenting approach.
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How the Animals of the Ituri Forest Kick Off the Fall Season
Learn how zookeepers use enrichment to encourage species-specific behaviors, and why it's so important.
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A Francois Langer Baby is Passed Around Between Family Members
The species practices alloparenting.
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Hear the Squeak of a Newborn Aye Aye, an Extremely Rare Primate Species
Handlers at the San Diego Zoo weigh in the newest resident.
Curated Video
This Troop of Squirrel Monkeys Are Named Entirely After Star Trek Characters
Welcome to Monkey Village, one of the only places in the U.S. where you can walk right through the monkeys' habitat.
Curated Video
Learn All About Sifaka Lemur Troops
With unique vocalizations, incredible agility and bounding ability, it's not hard to see why the lemurs of Madagascar are world famous.
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Teeny Baby Orangutan Starts to Venture Out on Her Own
Indah lets her baby, Aisha, practice climbing while still keeping a very watchful eye.
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What Can We Learn at the Zoo?
A perfect kids learning video about animals. What is a Zoo? A Zoo is a place where you can go and view animals from a safe distance. Many of the animals in the zoo are wild animals from all around the world. These zoos usually house...
Professor Dave Explains
How Genetics Interacts with Biological Anthropology
Once the field of genetics was developed, our understanding of biology was completely transformed. How did this specifically impact the field of anthropology? From Mendel's laws to the Human Genome Project, let's learn about how our...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Apes and Monkeys: Similarities and Differences
This video provides an informative overview of the differences between apes and monkeys, as well as the distinctions between Old World and New World monkeys. It explores various physical features, such as noses, tails, and hand pads,...
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Introduction to Primates: Exploring the Classification and Characteristics
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of primates. From their diverse characteristics to their evolutionary history, we delve into what makes primates unique. Discover how primates, including humans, share common traits such as...
Curated Video
Discovering Lemurs: Unique Primates of Madagascar
This video provides an engaging overview of lemurs, highlighting their unique characteristics such as separate thumbs, binocular vision, and communication through their tails. It also emphasizes the distinctiveness of lemurs being found...
Veritasium
I Vacuum Venom from the World's Deadliest Spider
In this video, we demonstrate how to extract venom from male funnel-web spiders, which are highly venomous and native to Australia. The venom is used to create life-saving anti-venom for human bites. Funnel-web spiders are dangerous,...