Koalas sleep for 22 hours of the day. Why is this? Discover the lifestyle of this marsupial, which lives in very distinct social groups.



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The deep sea angler fish lives in deep, dark waters. How does it find food and attract a mate in the dark?



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From draglines to egg sacs, find out about the many ways that spiders use silk. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Rather than spin a web, wolf spiders catch their prey by stalking it on the ground. Wolf spiders use draglines to...

An introduction to sea stars, including one that’s a metre wide! Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Sea stars are a type of echinoderm. All adult echinoderms have radial symmetry, which means their body parts are arranged around...

This video provides an overview of two species of penguins, highlighting their unique adaptations and breeding patterns. It also discusses the challenges they face due to declining fish stocks and the impact of oil spills on their...

The Big Idea is called Maglev, which stands for Magnetic Levitation. A wheel-less vehicle on a magnetic track is powered by electrical linear motors. This method has the potential to be faster and quieter than most conventional trains,...

Join Tracy from Science Buddies as she dives into the intriguing world of Siamese Neural Networks. Learn how these networks use twin systems to evaluate and compare data inputs, enhancing tasks like image and text analysis. Perfect for...

This video explores the innate sucking reflex of babies, highlighting its role in early feeding and comfort. Experts discuss the soothing effects of this reflex, facilitated by hormones like serotonin and dopamine. The video also...

Symbiosis is relationship where two different species co-exist and at least one derives benefit from the other. The name for an organism with a symbiotic relationship is a symbiont. Let's look at some examples of symbiotic relationships.

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

Families of children with Type 1 diabetes explain the confusion and frustration they faced as they navigated diabetes management. They discuss dietary advice that seems counterintuitive, focusing on high-carbohydrate foods despite the...

This video showcases how technology, specifically mobile phone-enabled collars, is being used to track and monitor the movements of elephants in Kenya, providing crucial insights into their interactions with humans and their habitats. By...

This video explores five fun facts about whales.

Wrapping up Lophophorata, as well as Spiralia, we arrive at Phoronida, or the horseshoe worms. There are only about 20 species in this phylum, and they are quite fascinating. Let's check them out before moving on to Ecdysozoa!

FT Food Revolution - Aquaculture, or fish farming, is the fastest growing form of food production in the world. Most fish farming is done in pens out at sea, but that comes with significant environmental problems. High-tech, land-based...

Continuing through Lophophorata, we arrive at Brachiopoda, the lamp shells. There aren't many of these left today, but they are fascinating tiny little sea creatures, so let's learn about them now!

Bryozoans are some of the strangest animals in the world, part of the clade Lophophorata. Bryozoans are colonial moss animals, but what does this mean? Let's learn about them together!

When you talk to yourself, what does your inner voice say? Are you kind to yourself? Do you tell yourself things that will improve your mental health, or make it worse? If you need help improving your self-talk, we’ve got some tips...

Now that we are familiar with the characteristics of annelids, let's zoom in on the polychaetes, which are the segmented marine worms. What do these worms do in the sea all day long? How are they different from land worms? Let's get a...

Baby emperor scorpions do their best to tackle and eat a cricket. It's not easy when you're smaller than your food and you have a dozen siblings who all want a piece of the meal. These little ones live at Animal Wonders, a non-profit...

In this video we take a look into HVAC fan coil units to understand how they work. Using 3D models, photos and diagrams to build your knowledge.<br/>

Claire Grosvenor talks about her internship with Animal Wonders. "I thought I'd just be feeding and cleaning, but there's a lot more that goes into it than that." --

Jessi introduces you to a new animal ambassador! She's tiny and adorable! Turn up the volume to hear all the super cute noises she makes.

This video challenges the prevailing view among economic historians that the Industrial Revolution was primarily driven by factors like high wages and abundant coal. Instead, UCLA historian Margaret Jacob argues that cultural and...