How do foxes know where to pounce when they can't see their prey? There's evidence they're using the Earth's magnetic field to help.

Science Kids Birds and Bird Migration V1-0004

Birds have an extraordinary ability to navigate during migration, utilizing a combination of internal compasses and maps. Studies have shown that birds can find their way home over great...

Find out how birds can use the Earth's magnetic field to help them migrate.
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This video highlights the concern among scientists in California about the potential spread of the avian flu virus by migrating birds. Researchers are closely monitoring wild birds and conducting tests to detect the virus, while chicken...

Upon viewing the Exploring Grassland Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: Describe some of the basic characteristics of grasslands: - grasslands receive 25 to 75 centimeters of rain a year - grazing by large...

How the kids helped a mirating bird family build a nest

A conversation with Chad Frost from NASA and Susan De La Cruz from the USGS. This is the second episode of a mini-series about NASA and USGS collaboration. In this episode they focus on tracking wildlife and what that information can...

This video discusses the fascinating world of raptors, focusing on the two remaining families of primarily nocturnal owls. It explores their evolution from dinosaurs and their unique adaptations for hunting and scavenging. The video...