Instructional Video4:28
SciShow

Cats Shouldn't Love Tuna (But They Do)

12th - Higher Ed
Tuna are big, fast-swimming ocean fish. They're hardly the natural prey of cats, whose ancestors evolved in the desert. Yet a study of taste receptors in cats shows that they're predisposed to LOVE tuna.
Instructional Video6:15
SciShow

The Parasite That Makes You King

12th - Higher Ed
Being infected with a parasite is bad, right? So why are wolves in Yellowstone National Park infected with Toxoplasma gondii some of the most successful individuals
Instructional Video8:09
PBS

The Curious Case of the Cave Lion

12th - Higher Ed
A mysterious, large feline roamed Eurasia during the last ice age. Its fossils have been found across the continent, and it’s been the subject of ancient artwork. So what exactly were these big cats?
Instructional Video7:48
PBS

How We Domesticated Cats (Twice)

12th - Higher Ed
A 9,500-year-old burial in Cyprus represents some of the oldest known evidence of human/cat companionships anywhere in the world. But when did this close relationship between humans and cats start? And how did humans help cats take over...
Instructional Video10:24
SciShow

6 Delightfully Goth Animals

12th - Higher Ed
When you see a black cat, you might think of witches and goth bands, but they're also a great example of a melanistic animal, and they're not the only ones!
Instructional Video5:10
SciShow

The Cat That (Maybe) Ate an Entire Species

12th - Higher Ed
Many cat owners are familiar with the "gifts" their feline friends are fond of giving, but if left unchecked, this behavior can be devastating.
Instructional Video2:13
SciShow

Why Can't My Cat See a Treat in Front of Her Face?

12th - Higher Ed
Cats are known for having fantastic night vision, but why is it during the day my cats can't see the treat that I'm putting right in front of them?
Instructional Video15:43
SciShow Kids

Our Favorites | Compilation

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks are packing up for a long trip, but before saying goodbye, wanted to share some of their favorite videos.
Instructional Video20:20
SciShow

SciShow Talk Show: The History of Gender & Kiki the Domestic Cat

12th - Higher Ed
This week on the show Dr. Lindsey Doe, host of Sexplanations, walks us through a history of cases that have altered our understanding of gender identity. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders joins the show with Kiki, a domestic cat.
Instructional Video10:19
SciShow

6 Delightfully Goth Animals

12th - Higher Ed
When you see a black cat, you might think of witches and goth bands, but they're also a great example of a melanistic animal, and they're not the only ones! Chapters MELANISTIC ANIMAL 0:24 PYGMY GRASSHOPPERS 0:48 BLACK PANTHERS 1:53...
Instructional Video4:38
SciShow

The Mysterious *Gigantic* Lions That Used to Roam North America

12th - Higher Ed
North America used to be home to a cat so large, it may have taken down some of the biggest prey of the last Ice Age.
Instructional Video5:30
SciShow

Can Feeling the Love Save Lions? | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Can you feel the love tonight? Hopefully scientists can make this the case for the growing numbers of lions in animal sanctuaries.
Instructional Video4:06
SciShow

How the Internet Can Finally Answer Its Own Cat Questions

12th - Higher Ed
If we could find one silver lining to the pandemic, it's that we have come one step closer to answering some of the questions about our feline friends.
Instructional Video5:13
SciShow

The Cat That (Maybe) Ate an Entire Species

12th - Higher Ed
Many cat owners are familiar with the "gifts" their feline friends are fond of giving, but if left unchecked, this behavior can be devastating.
Instructional Video2:28
SciShow

Why Can't Dogs Eat Chocolate?

12th - Higher Ed
It’s hard to say 'no' to puppy eyes, so here’s some information you can share with your pets next time you unwrap that chocolate bar
Instructional Video3:25
SciShow

We Had Catnip All Wrong

12th - Higher Ed
Why do cats love catnip so much? Researchers have found a possible evolutionary answer to this adorable feline phenomenon!
Instructional Video2:16
SciShow

Why Can't My Cat See a Treat in Front of Her Face?

12th - Higher Ed
Cats are known for having fantastic night vision, but why is it during the day my cats can't see the treat that I'm putting right in front of them?
Instructional Video9:33
Curated Video

Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?

6th - Higher Ed
Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so...
Instructional Video1:58
Curated Video

The Fascinating World of Cats: A Closer Look at Our Feline Friends

Pre-K - 3rd
This video provides a fascinating insight into the world of cats, highlighting their physical attributes, hunting abilities, and close relationship with humans. Viewers will learn about the origins of house cats, their carnivorous...
Instructional Video8:16
Neuro Transmissions

Can Humans Get High On Catnip?

12th - Higher Ed
How does catnip get cats high? And can catnip get humans high? Also, wanna see our cats react to catnip? All this and more with Alie making a cat video this time! And if you stick around, you’ll get to see how our cats, Bill and Loki,...
Instructional Video10:12
Weird History

The CIA Once Trained a Cat to Be a Spy

12th - Higher Ed
From the Bay of Pigs fiasco to the tall tale of Iraq's "weapons of mass destruction," the CIA is no stranger to expensive and embarrassing blunders. One such blunder occurred in the '60s and was known as Operation Acoustic Kitty, a...
Instructional Video4:26
After Skool

Toxoplasma - The Parasite That Turns FEAR Into DESIRE

12th - Higher Ed
Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite and as a parasite, its goal is to reproduce and affect more and more hosts. The only place in the entire world that toxoplasma can find a mate and sexually reproduce is in the gut of a...
Instructional Video3:53
Barcroft Media

The Backpacking Cat Who Travels The US With His Human

Higher Ed
AN ADVENTURER has found the perfect travelling purr-tner - his house cat. Adventurer and filmmaker, JJ Yosh, resides in Boulder, Colorado with his black cat Simon. He adopted the feline two years ago, and they have been travelling...
Stock Footage0:20
Getty Images

Cat playing wool

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Cute Kittens playing wool on white background