Explore several ecological relationships with The Amoeba Sisters! Ecological relationships discussed include predation, competition, and symbiotic relationships (parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism). Table of Contents: Intro 00:00...

How likely is a 21st-century epidemic of the plague? Unlike other diseases, the plague is alive and well in some parts of the world, but scientists and doctors are continuing to develop better treatments.

It seems like the easiest way to avoid tiny parasites is to just slap on your animal’s tick or flea collar and hike into the woods worry-free. But you definitely shouldn’t.

Across the world, and throughout history, different peoples have developed different ways to deal with their own waste. And while they didn’t always nail the design, their efforts to keep themselves safe have led to the thrones and...

Research suggests that more diverse ecosystems are better for the bottom line.

"Ecological Symbiosis" highlights the unique and intricate relationships formed by organisms by delving into the four main types of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, and amensalism.

Howcast - Get rid of your flea infestation, and you, your family, and your pets will all breathe a little easier.

Howcast -Learn how to treat a cat with fleas from board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. E'Lise Christensen, DVM in this Howcast video.

Get those fleas to flee your scene with these easy-to-follow tips.

Continuing through subclass Pterygota, we will examine some other orders of flying insects. This will include termites, cockroaches, termites, fleas, and more.

With a better understanding of ecosystems and their habitats, we are ready to discuss behavioral ecology. This looks at how organisms interact and how this effects the ecosystem. What is foraging? What about parasitism, or mutualism? How...

Just how dark were the Dark Ages? How did the Black Plague kill up to 100 million people and change the face of the Earth?

Everyone thinks having a pet is easy but they come with a ton of responsibility. Bryanna and Dallas are going to learn the hard way about all the responsibility that comes with having a dog.

Have you seen those viral videos of people feeding wild raccoons? The gross reality of it inspired this episode! Jessi goes through the possible diseases that raccoons can carry and how to treat you and your pets if you're exposed.

Jessi talks about fleas! What are they? How do you prevent them in your home? How do you deal with them once they've entered your home or become established on an animal?

Learning about reflexives and how to use them! Plus some practice conversations so you can get used to hearing French in action. This is part 2 in the series: 'Pronouns and Past Tense'.

Although cleanliness in the Middle Ages was primitive compared to what modern people enjoy, it doesn't mean medieval hygiene didn't exist. Despite living in an era long before indoor plumbing, shampoo, and nail salons, people used the...

Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder

This video will take students through exactly what an insect is and will act as a perfect introduction to this series.

The Black Death changed the world. As the most profound epidemic in human history, the plague claimed the lives of millions, with nearly half of Europe's population perishing from the disease. Some feared they were living through the...

The Plague! The Black Death! You've heard of some version of this disease, which wiped out massive percentages of the global population several times in recent millenia. Terrifying, no? So what causes it? Well now we know! It's a little...

As the world grapples with new pandemics, what can we learn from the US’s mixed response to the Bubonic Plague, which arrived in San Francisco in 1900?

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After a few periods of great scientific progress in several parts of the world, we finally arrive at the Middle Ages. It was quite a bummer to be alive during this time, and one of the main reasons for this was the persistent plagues...