SciShow
There’s a New Biggest Animal (Maybe)
Move over, blue whale! Perucetus colossus, a basilosaurid whale that lived 39 million years ago, may have been the biggest animal ever. It has the heaviest skeleton ever found, which may make it the new largest animal of all time.
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Where Are A Whale's Nipples?
Like dolphins, manatees, and other marine mammals, whales have nipples hidden in surprising places.
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Why Do Manatees Die When Power Plants Shut Down?
While the Florida manatee is threatened by human activity in a myriad of ways, perhaps the most surprising among those threats is the closing of aging power plants.
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Emily and Hank Meet a Blue-Tongued Skink: SciShow Talk Show Episode 5
Emily Graslie of the Brain Scoop is back again with some more skulls to stump Hank, and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings in Blueberry the blue-tongued skink.
SciShow Kids
Why Sea Cows Are Awesome? Animal Science for Kids
Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn all about an amazing aquatic mammal you may not have heard of before: the manatee!
SciShow
A Zombie Gene Keeps Elephants from Getting Cancer | SciShow News
Elephants are huge, so you might think all those extra cells would mean more cancer, but scientists have some new insights into why this is isn't the case.
Curated Video
Exploring the Gentle Giants of the Sea: The Manatee
The manatee is a gentle and peaceful giant of the sea, known for its large size and herbivorous diet. Despite their appearance, manatees lack the necessary fat to survive in colder waters, making them restricted to temperate areas. They...
Curated Video
Swimming with the Gentle Giants: Exploring the Fascinating World of Manatees
In this video, viewers are taken on a journey from outer space to the waters of Earth to learn about the fascinating manatees. These gentle marine mammals, often called sea cows, are the largest herbivores in the ocean and closely...
Curated Video
Learning Ethics A Valuable Lesson in Respecting Nature
In this video, Mona the manatee teaches children about ethics and the importance of respecting nature and following rules. Through a story about a boy named Alfredo, Mona emphasizes the need to care for endangered species and the impact...
Curated Video
Discovering the Gentle Giants: The Fascinating World of Manatees
Manatees, also known as sea cows, are gentle giants of the sea that have captivated sailors for centuries. These large, graceful swimmers can reach up to 4 meters in length and are found in isolated populations in warm waters from...
Nature League
How Old Is Water? | Q&A with Brit!
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner answers your questions about life on Earth, Nature League, and herself.
Brave Wilderness
I Swam with 100 Manatees!
On this adventure Mark is heading back to Florida to attempt to find a legendary spring that is said to be one of the last strongholds of the Florida manatee. Every winter hundreds of manatees make their way to Crystal River to escape...
Brave Wilderness
Swimming with Giants!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote is diving into the realm of the Manatee to swim alongside the ocean’s most curious marine giant! Although being one of the most famous and adored creatures on earth, the Florida Manatee is still...
Earth Rangers
Five Mythological Creatures
Mythological creatures have intrigued people for centuries. Stories of strange sightings, and tales of creatures with magical powers, superhuman strength, and massive size, have inspired many to set out in search of these legendary...
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Scenic View of the Indian River Lagoon, Florida
Blue sky, white clouds, still blue water with reflections, and a few manatees in the distance. Tranquil and beautiful.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Dugong "Eugenie" exhibited in San Francisco
Title: "What is It?" / MS sea cow ("dugong" ) Eugenie moves around in aquarium tank / title: "Dugong - Rare Marine Specimen" / VS Eugenie the Dugong grazes on sea plant inside her Steinhart Aquarium habitat / marine biologists with...
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Friendly Manatee
A Friendly Manatee asks for a belly rub. 27 secs. Crystal River, Florida.