Instructional Video6:45
Great Big Story

Why We're Hell-Bent on Saving These Giant Salamanders

12th - Higher Ed
Dive into the world of the hellbender, a peculiar-looking salamander, often referred to as the Devil Dog, Snot Otter, or even the Lasagne Lizard. Follow wildlife biologist Wes Larson and researcher Emily Nolan in eastern Tennessee as...
Instructional Video5:32
Wonderscape

Hibernation: Nature's Winter Survival Strategy

K - 5th
This video delves into the fascinating world of animal hibernation, explaining how and why various species, including mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates, enter this dormant state. It covers the concepts of hibernation and estivation,...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Meet and Greet: Slick

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi introduces you to Slick the Tiger Salamander! He's cute, he's slimy, and you'll have to watch the video to find out more.
Instructional Video4:58
Rock 'N Learn

Animal Classification for Kids

K - 5th
Kids love learning about the characteristics of arthropods, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Using a fun game show format, students learn that arthropods have an exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed legs. They are...
Instructional Video3:37
Visual Learning Systems

Characteristics of Amphibians

9th - 12th
Join us as we uncover the defining characteristics of amphibians, such as their unique life cycle and their ability to breathe through their skin. Discover the incredible process of metamorphosis, where tadpoles transform into adult...
Instructional Video1:14
Visual Learning Systems

Introduction to Amphibians

9th - 12th
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of amphibians. We discuss their unique physical characteristics, their interesting adaptations, and their remarkable life cycle. This video is part of the 9-part series, Complex Animals.
Instructional Video2:46
Visual Learning Systems

Features of Fish: What Is a Fish?

9th - 12th
This colorful, lively series of videos explores the fascinating features of fishes. The major characteristics of this widely diverse group of vertebrates are described through the use of live-action video. Special attention is paid to...
Instructional Video4:14
Brave Wilderness

Toad Sprays Poison!

6th - 8th
Find out where Toads store their poison on this episode of Breaking Trail! Most people already know that Toads are poisonous but do you know where they actually store their potent toxins? It is not simply in their skin like a poison frog...
Instructional Video11:47
Brave Wilderness

Poisonous Frog Taste Test!

6th - 8th
On this episode, get ready to see if Coyote can taste... poison?! The Leopard Frog and the Pickerel Frog look nearly identical, however there is one big difference.. the Pickerel Frog is POISONOUS! Will Coyote be able to taste the...
Instructional Video4:33
Mazz Media

Amphibian

6th - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word amphibian. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word amphibian through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Instructional Video5:04
Science360

Disappearing Frogs

12th - Higher Ed
Disease, pollution, and loss of habitat are killing off hundreds of species of amphibians. One of the biggest threats right now is an aquatic fungus called chytrid that infects the skin of these historically tough, resilient creatures....
Instructional Video0:49
Visual Learning Systems

What Is an Amphibian?: Introduction

9th - 12th
This colorful program explores the fascinating, and changeable features of amphibians. Concepts and terminology: cold-blooded, metamorphosis, frog, tadpole, toad, and salamander.
Instructional Video11:19
Brave Wilderness

Red Eye vs Gliding Tree Frog!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote catches both a Red Eye and Gliding Tree Frog! Seizing the opportunity to compare these two often misidentified amphibians this is also the first time Coyote and the crew have ever seen the...
Instructional Video7:18
Brave Wilderness

Deadly Poison Dart Frog?

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote ventures deep into the rainforests of Costa Rica in search of an elusive and EXTREMELY TOXIC Poison Frog! Poison Frogs, also famously known as “Poison Dart Frogs”, can be found throughout the...
Instructional Video7:50
Brave Wilderness

World's Most Famous Frog!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote tracks down Costa Rica’s most iconic frog, the Red Eyed Tree Frog! Also known as the Red Eyed Leaf Frog, this species is well known for its vivid color patterns and giant bright red eyes. It is...
Instructional Video1:50
Visual Learning Systems

What Is a Reptile?: Where Do Reptiles Live?

9th - 12th
This exciting video uses captivating footage to illustrate the exciting features of snakes, lizards, and turtles in their natural habitats. Concepts and terminology: cold-blooded, scales, shell, and eggs.
Instructional Video10:05
Brave Wilderness

Rarest Frog in the World?

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote is on the search for one of the rarest frogs in the world, the Lemur Leaf Frog! Joining the crew on this expedition will be Brian Kubicki, one of the most renowned amphibian specialists in Latin...
Instructional Video2:30
National Parks Service

Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Ranger Minute: Citizen Science: Ecoclub Amphibian Project

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Ranger Anica meets up with the youths and adults of the Bilingual McKinleyville Ecoclub to learn about their pioneering work tracking the chytrid fungus in Redwood National and State Parks. CREDIT: NPS
Instructional Video12:30
Brave Wilderness

Exploring for Cave Creatures!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote and the crew hike deep into the West Virginia hills in search of the rare and cryptic Cave Salamander! However, locating the cave is the only the first obstacle. Once the cave is found they must...
Instructional Video3:34
Mazz Media

Vertebrate

K - 8th
This live action video show is about the word vertebrate. The program is designed to reinforce and support the student's understanding and retention of the word vertebrate through the use of videos, photographs, diagrams and graphs, and...
Instructional Video0:57
Visual Learning Systems

Introduction to Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles

9th - 12th
This video introduces the Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles series. This colorful, fascinating series explores the amazing features of amphibians and reptiles. The major characteristics of these two vertebrate groups are highlighted from...
Instructional Video8:32
Brave Wilderness

This Frog Will SURPRISE You!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, the Brave Crew is on location in Costa Rica, and they FINALLY find a very special frog... the Splendid Leaf Frog! This is one RARE frog and it is sure to surprise you!
Instructional Video6:19
Brave Wilderness

Extremely Poisonous Newt!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote and the crew hike into the redwood forests of Northern California in search of the extremely poisonous California Newt! Known for being one of the most toxic animals in the United States, the...
Instructional Video10:10
Brave Wilderness

To CATCH a Posion Frog!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote and the crew track down one of most iconic Poison Frogs in the world! The Green and Black Poison Frog is one of the most recognizable of all dart frogs because of their striking emerald and black...