Great Big Story
Why We're Hell-Bent on Saving These Giant Salamanders
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...
Wonderscape
Hibernation: Nature's Winter Survival Strategy
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,...
Curated Video
Meet and Greet: Slick
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.
Rock 'N Learn
Animal Classification for Kids
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...
Visual Learning Systems
Characteristics of Amphibians
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...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Amphibians
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.
Visual Learning Systems
Features of Fish: What Is a Fish?
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...
Brave Wilderness
Toad Sprays Poison!
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...
Brave Wilderness
Poisonous Frog Taste Test!
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...
Mazz Media
Amphibian
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,...
Science360
Disappearing Frogs
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....
Visual Learning Systems
What Is an Amphibian?: Introduction
This colorful program explores the fascinating, and changeable features of amphibians. Concepts and terminology: cold-blooded, metamorphosis, frog, tadpole, toad, and salamander.
Brave Wilderness
Red Eye vs Gliding Tree Frog!
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...
Brave Wilderness
Deadly Poison Dart Frog?
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...
Brave Wilderness
World's Most Famous Frog!
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...
Visual Learning Systems
What Is a Reptile?: Where Do Reptiles Live?
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.
Brave Wilderness
Rarest Frog in the World?
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...
National Parks Service
Redwood National and State Parks - Redwood Ranger Minute: Citizen Science: Ecoclub Amphibian Project
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
Brave Wilderness
Exploring for Cave Creatures!
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...
Mazz Media
Vertebrate
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...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles
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...
Brave Wilderness
This Frog Will SURPRISE You!
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!
Brave Wilderness
Extremely Poisonous Newt!
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...
Brave Wilderness
To CATCH a Posion Frog!
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...