How did ants take over the world? Well, it looks like they didn’t achieve world domination all by themselves. They may have just been riding the wave of a totally different evolutionary explosion.

Beer & Biodiversity

Thanks to a recent adaptation, instead of getting sick from the boozy, fermented fruits, one of our primate ancestors could digest them safely, and get more calories at the same time. This new superpower would open up a whole new...

Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprising ways. In this special limited series, Emily Graslie and Trace Dominguez join me as we explore the universal rules of life that tie together Earth’s living...

A unique ecosystem of plants, birds and monkeys thrives in the treetops of the rainforest. Nalini Nadkarni explores these canopy worlds -- and shares her findings with the world below, through dance, art and bold partnerships.

A forest is much more than what you see, says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her 30 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery -- trees talk, often and over vast distances. Learn more about the harmonious yet...

Trying to ripen some fruits on your kitchen counter is totally fruitless - here's why.

Around the world, living things have managed to build truly extraordinary ecosystems in some of the last places you would think to look. Understanding these ecosystems can help us protect or repair them, and it can also help us...

Forests don't have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are -- even in cities. eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of...

Beer & Biodiversity

This fascinating, colorful program uses common examples in nature to illustrate the process of competition. Whether it be plants in forests, fish on a coral reef, or birds in a meadow, living things compete for needed resources. Special...

Howcast - Learn three tips for how to take care of a poison dart frog from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn eight cool facts about crested geckos from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.

The safari ecosystem features diverse habitats and species, influenced by climate and predator-prey dynamics. Herbivores are vital for food chains and landscape management. Cultural ties to safari animals emphasize the need for...

Pupil outcome: You can use geographical and scientific vocabulary to describe key features of the rainforest. Key learning points: - The rainforest is a type of environment or biome, with a distinctive climate and ecosystem. - The...

A video entitled “Life in a Rain Forest” which explores the parts of a rain forest and how the animals that live there have adapted to that environment.

Pupil outcome: I can describe and explain the location of tropical rainforests and identify their key features. Key learning points: - Tropical rainforests are located in the tropical climate zone. - Tropical rainforests are home to...

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of redwood and giant sequoia trees. Discover how these majestic giants, the tallest and largest living things on Earth, thrive in their unique environments. Learn about their incredible...

The ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are home to giant trees and many secrets, which science is just beginning to understand. But these forests are at risk of disappearing. In British Columbia on First Nations territory, a small...

This brightly-coloured frog lays its eggs on the ground and must climb high into the rainforest canopy to transport its young to a watery nursery. How? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Poison arrow frogs have poisonous skin,...

Frogs like to jump, but meet the species that jumps incredible lengths between trees.



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Learn about the wonderful world of rainforests, how rainforests work, and why they are important.

Delve into the concept of controlled burns as a beneficial tool in forest management. Learn how Indigenous communities have long utilized controlled burns to maintain healthy ecosystems and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Explore the...

Dr. Forrester explains the qualities of an animal’s habitat.