Instructional Video18:35
SciShow

Talk Show: Dr. Diana Six, the Mountain Pine Beetle, and Another Insect that freaks Hank out

12th - Higher Ed
Diana Six teaches Hank about the Mountain Pine Beetle and all its glory, including taste! Then Jessi from Animal Wonders introduces Hank to a couple cuties he is not too sure about.
Instructional Video12:14
SciShow

SciShow Talk Show: Animal Weapons with Doug Emlen & A Southern Three-Banded Armadillo

12th - Higher Ed
This week on the SciShow Talk Show Doug Emlen talks about animal weapons! Jessi from Animal Wonders joins the show to talk about animal defenses and introduce us to the southern three-banded armadillo.
Instructional Video12:49
SciShow

8 Animal Friendships That'll Give You All the Feels

12th - Higher Ed
Whether it’s for food, protection, or a little healthy grooming, a lot of animals of different species form some surprising mutualistic relationships in nature. Chapters View all AMERICAN BADGER Credit: Jonathunder 1:00 1 COYOTES &...
Instructional Video9:49
SciShow

From Crabs to Flies: 5 of Nature’s Most Doting Parents

12th - Higher Ed
Being a parent requires a lot of time and energy, but some animals are extremely devoted to caring for their young, and these five might not be the ones you would expect. Chapters View all BROMELIAD CRABS 1:32 BURYING BEETLES 2:26 DISCUS...
Instructional Video30:38
SciShow

Mountain Pine Beetle Update: SciShow Talk Show

12th - Higher Ed
SciShow welcomes back Diana Six to talk to us about current news on the Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak. Then, Jessi Knudsen Castañeda stops by and brings a familiar friend whose anatomy may help scientists develop better hypodermic...
Instructional Video10:01
SciShow

We Can't Live Without You | Synanthropic Animals

12th - Higher Ed
From the spider in the corner of your house, to the moths in your attic, synanthropic species don't just live among us, they literally depend on us to live. Chapters View all synanthropic species 0:34 1 COMMON HOUSE SPIDERS 2:14 PURPLE...
Instructional Video4:32
SciShow

Dinosaurs Had a Bloodsucking Enemy

12th - Higher Ed
This week, scientists revealed a sample of amber containing an extinct tick that fed on dinosaurs. Unfortunately, we can't take a blood sample from it and make Jurassic Park a reality, but it can still tell us a lot about how dinosaurs...
Instructional Video9:12
SciShow

Anal Teeth, Paralyzing Farts, and Other Weaponized Butts

12th - Higher Ed
All animals have adaptations that help them survive in the wild...some just focus more on back-end development than others. Whether for offense, defense, or both, here are five creatures with butt-kicking behinds!
Instructional Video20:49
SciShow

SciShow Talk Show: More about Animal Weapons with Doug Emlen & Professor Claw the Emperor Scorpion

12th - Higher Ed
Doug Emlen returns to SciShow to talk about the parallels between arms races in animals and arms races in humans. Then Jessi joins the show to show off an animal with it's own set of weapons.
Instructional Video8:53
SciShow

Seriously, None of These Are Ants | 8 Ant Mimics

12th - Higher Ed
Ants are practically everywhere, and some creatures have found it beneficial to blend in with this crowd rather than stick out. Chapters View all 1 MYRMARACHNE 2:20 SPIDER WASPS 2:45 LARGE BLUE BUTTERFLY 4:16 NYMPHISTER 5:19 ROVE BEETLES...
Instructional Video2:21
SciShow

Why Are Honeybees Making Mummies?

12th - Higher Ed
Sure, honeybees make delicious honey. But have you ever heard of propolis, the spitty glue they use to mummify intruders?
Instructional Video3:04
SciShow

This Beetle Crawls Through Frog Intestines to Survive Being Eaten

12th - Higher Ed
Animals have a lot of ways to avoid becoming dinner, but one particular beetle can get eaten, and just, well let's just say it's going to be alright in the end.
Instructional Video5:05
SciShow

What Animal Dominates Earth?

12th - Higher Ed
There is a group of animals with more species than any other group, but Earth has such an astonishing variety of life that figuring out which group dominates is tricky.
Instructional Video8:56
SciShow

8 Crafty Plants That Have Mastered Deceit

12th - Higher Ed
While plants don't really have the thumbs required for high-end cosplay, here are a few that have made a career of looking like something they're not. Chapters View all SOUTH AFRICAN RESTIAD 0:37 COMMON LUNGWORT 1:39 PEBBLE PLANTS 2:36...
Instructional Video12:40
SciShow

7 Medicines That Come from Super Toxic Critters

12th - Higher Ed
Scorpion venom and insect poison sound really deadly, but scientists are increasingly turning them into medical treatments that save millions of lives. Chapters CAPTOPRIL 1:18 SOUTH AMERICAN PIT VIPER Credit: Renato Augusto Martins 1:33...
Instructional Video27:40
SciShow Kids

More Animal Valentines! | Valentine's Day | A SciShow Kids Compilation

K - 5th
Mister Brown and Squeaks open Valentines from a bunch of their animal pals!
Instructional Video10:43
TED Talks

TED: Reinventing the encyclopedia game | Rives

12th - Higher Ed
Prompted by the Encyclopaedia Britannica ending its print publication, performance poet Rives resurrects a game from his childhood. Speaking at the TEDxSummit in Doha, Rives takes us on a charming tour through random (and less random)...
Instructional Video16:35
SciShow

Animal Clothes & Exploding Toads | SciShow Quiz Show

12th - Higher Ed
Two authors battle it out on SciShow to see who knows the most about animal clothes and mysterious circumstances.
Instructional Video10:00
SciShow

Life or Death Farts: How Animals Use Passed Gas

12th - Higher Ed
We aren’t the only animals that pass gas, but other animals have found some much more creative ways to harness the power of their farts! Chapters View all SONORAN CORAL SNAKES 0:45 HERRING 1:48 3 MANATEES 4:06 SOUTHERN PINE BEETLES 4:32...
Instructional Video3:02
SciShow

These Beetles Are Bright and Shiny… For Camouflage

12th - Higher Ed
Jewel beetles are pretty eye-catching with their glossy, bright coloration. But if you were a small creature that needed to avoid predators, you might think that eye-catching is the last thing you'd want to be. But it turns out that...
Instructional Video4:49
TED-Ed

TED-ED: Why isn't the world covered in poop? - Eleanor Slade and Paul Manning

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Each day, the animal kingdom produces roughly enough poop to match the volume of water pouring over Victoria Falls. So why isn't the planet covered in the stuff? You can thank the humble dung beetle for eating up the excess. Eleanor...
Instructional Video4:20
SciShow Kids

Meet 3 Giant Insects!

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks love looking for insects, but they've never seen anything like these before!
Instructional Video3:38
Curated Video

The Role of Wildfires: Destructive Forces and Beneficial Aspects

3rd - 12th
This video discusses the role of wildfires in natural ecosystems and their destructive power. It highlights the beneficial aspects of wildfires, such as clearing out debris and promoting new tree growth. The video also explores the use...
Instructional Video4:11
Curated Video

Exploring the Fascinating World of Beetles: Species, Adaptations, and Behaviors

3rd - 12th
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of beetles, the largest order in the animal kingdom with over 392,000 species. From the powerful Rhinoceros beetles with their impressive horns to the industrious Dung beetles that can...