In 1964, a paleontologist named John Ostrom unearthed some fascinating fossils from the mudstone of Montana. Its discovery set the stage for what’s known today as the Dinosaur Renaissance, a total re-thinking of what we thought we knew...

A human with the metabolism of a hummingbird would need to eat about 80,000 calories a day to survive. That’s because staying warm by making your own heat takes a ton of energy. And that brings up a paradox, because creating your own...

The concept of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals is outdated because there are actually tons of different animal thermoregulation strategies.

For a long time, scientists have debated whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. Turns out, they were probably somewhere in between.

Dinosaurs were huge—it's common knowledge. So why aren't modern mammals anywhere near that size? In this episode of SciShow, Hank gives a quick run-down of the reasons scientists think the land mammals of today are nowhere near the size...

What mammal has the social life of an insect, the cold-bloodedness of a reptile, and the metabolism of a plant? Bald and buck-toothed, naked mole rats may not be pretty, but they are extraordinary. Thomas Park explains how mole rats'...

Here at SciShow we love digging into the subject of dinosaurs! Join Blake de Pastino, co-host and co-creator of the new series PBS Eons, as he takes you into the deep past for a few of our favorite dinosaur episodes!

Two long-time SciComm powerhouses face off to find out if either of them retained any relevant random facts from the many, many videos they’ve each produced.

You might have noticed that lots of drugs have special children’s formulas, and you might think that’s because smaller people need smaller doses. But you’d be wrong! Because kids aren’t just tiny adults.

Scientists can find answers in some pretty unusual places, and recently they found some evidence that dinosaurs weren't cold-blooded by looking at... eggshells?

Howcast - Learn how to take care of a boa constrictor in this Howcast video about pet snakes.

According to phylogenetic classification, a "reptile" is any organism descended from the original group of reptiles, which includes birds. Thus, birds are reptiles by this method of classification, much like everything that descended...

Humans are not able to see infrared radiation without specialised equipment, but certain snakes can detect infrared radiation. See how they use it to deadly advantage. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. The pit viper uses special sensors...

According to phylogenetic classification, a "reptile" is any organism descended from the original group of reptiles, which includes birds. Thus, birds are reptiles by this method of classification, much like everything that descended...

Dive into the fascinating world of dolphins, exploring their significant differences from fish and understanding their remarkable intelligence. This educational journey contrasts dolphins with fish and sharks, highlighting their unique...

Delve into the surprising truths about dinosaurs and their modern descendants—birds. In this enlightening exploration, discover how features like three-toed feet and wishbones link birds directly to their prehistoric ancestors. Learn...

Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Common Toad in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.

“Animal Categories” gives examples of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals and discusses how scientists group animals based on the animals’ characteristics.

Learn all about the amazing alligators in this fun and informative video! Discover where they can be found, their unique features like lovely scales and powerful jaws, and interesting facts such as their strong bite but weak jaw opening.

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...

Guess the animals in this animal quiz video. You will be given different clues for each animal while a picture is revealed. See if you can guess the animal's name before we tell you! This animal video is great for little kids,...

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,...

In this video, we learn about dolphins and their unique characteristics. The video highlights the major differences between dolphins and fish in terms of their skeletons, breathing methods, skin, and body temperature regulation. The...

Warm vs Cold Blooded Animals

This video teaches about warm blooded and cold blooded animals. Warm blooded animals keep the same body temperature even if it’s cold or hot outside. Cold blooded animals have the same body temperature...