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Rodents of the World: Capybaras, Beavers, Groundhogs, and Squirrels
This video provides information about some of the largest rodents in existence, including the capybara, beaver, groundhog, and squirrel. It highlights their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. Whether...
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Only In Spain 16 - Balloon Bungee Jump
Balloon Bungee Jump:A daring individual bungee jumps from a hot air balloon at an altitude exceeding 5,000 meters, experiencing an exhilarating free fall before safely parachuting back to earth.
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Only In Thailand 16 - Water Festival of Lights
Water Festival of Lights:Celebrate a festival of lights with thousands of flickering candles sent off on the river, symbolizing dreams coming true and carrying away misfortune.
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Chevauchée, 1355 AD Battle of Poitiers Part 1 of 2
Chevauchée, 1355 AD Battle of Poitiers Part 1 of 2
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China's Giant Water Project: Solving the Nation's Water Crisis
China is undertaking a massive water project to address the water shortage in its northern regions. With a budget of CN¥100 billion, the project involves diverting water from the Yangtze River to the dry northern plains through canals...
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Understanding Flooding: Historical Research and Sustainable Solutions
This video highlights the importance of researching and understanding the impact of flooding and extreme weather conditions on different societies. British scientists are collaborating with colleagues in the US and Europe to develop...
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Want to Solve Wildfires and Drought? Leave it to BEAVERS!
The charismatic beaver is more than a charming, vegetarian stream-dweller. it’s actually a master architect, capable of restoring rivers, bringing back dwindling fish populations and even preventing wildfire. Travel with host Joe Hanson...
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The Worst Drought in 1200 Years
The Colorado Basin provides water to over 40 million people in 7 US states and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years! But unlike other droughts, our actions may have real impacts on the outcome and it’s very likely...
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What Will Life Look Like as MAJOR Rivers Run Dry?
As global warming continues, we are going to continue seeing record droughts and many places are, simply, going to have to live with far less water. But, more specifically, it means we are going to need to innovate both how cities and...
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Eutrophication
An overabundance of nutrients in a body of water, causing excessive plant growth. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Duck-Billed Platypus
An introduction to the duck-billed platypus - one of the world's few egg-laying mammals. Find out what it looks like, where it lives, and what it eats. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The duck-billed platypus is native to...
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Factpack: Mercury in Food Chains
Discover how mercury travels through food chains, and how its concentration multiplies along the way. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
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Pollution: Air
What are the major atmospheric pollutants and where do they come from? Discover what air pollution means for the environment and how it affects humans, from smog to acid rain. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points....
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The Water Cycle
All water on planet Earth is constantly cycled from the atmosphere, into reservoirs, and through plants and animals. The Earth's water has completed this cycle around 8 million times. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Water on...
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Migration: Reproduction
Some animals must migrate to reproduce. Pacific salmon migrate thousands of kilometres to spawn - an epic journey which ends in death. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Pacific salmon migrate thousands of miles to reproduce. Their...
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How Are Rivers Formed?
From source to the sea, this film reveals how rivers are formed, and discovers why the Amazon River came to be so big. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Rivers are vital to life on Earth. Rivers are formed from meltwater from...
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Waterfalls and Gorges
Waterfalls and gorges are closely linked as erosional features. Explore how each are formed and the different types of erosion at work. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are four forms of river erosion: attrition,...
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Meanders and Oxbow Lakes
Meanders and oxbow lakes are found in the middle course of a river. Discover how a meander forms and how this process can lead to an oxbow lake. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. At its middle course, a river gathers water...
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Land Formations
Learn how our planet's landscapes, from mountains to hills, plateaus to plains, have been sculpted over millions of years by powerful geological forces. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The planet's diverse landscape is shaped...
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Sediment
Naturally occurring debris, often the product of weathering of rocks, carried by wind or water and deposited in a new location. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Rivers – Pixelate
What is it? … It’s a meandering river! People and places - Physical geography - Rivers A Twig Tidbit Film - Pixelate. A pixelated image unscrambles. The children have to guess what it is.
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Rivers – Odd one out
Four different cities are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Physical geography - Rivers Learning Points Many large cities were deliberately built alongside rivers. A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children...
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Water cycle
Learn all about the Earth's water cycle. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Water and weather Learning Points Water constantly recycles itself through a process called the water cycle. Evaporation: the change of liquid water into...
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Water pollution
Life on Earth could not exist without water. However, human activities can cause water pollution. How can we prevent this? People and places -Human impact on the environment - Polluting our water Learning Points Human activity can...