TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can alligators survive this apex predator? | Kenny Coogan
Despite alligators ruling the swamplands of the Everglades for millennia, the last 500 years have brought deadly new predators that challenge their reign. And the origins of these international invaders are just as unexpected as their...
SciShow
The Bizarre Evolution of Hemipenes (yes...hemipenes.)
Snakes have two penises (aka hemipenes) that come in a diverse array of shapes and sizes. And they could owe it all to their lack of legs.
SciShow
Football Disease, Moon Base Dreams, and the Deepest Vents Ever!
Hank breaks the news to you about your brain on football, the reality behind the latest moon-base plan, and an epic win -- and fail -- in the animal kingdom.
Curated Video
Python
How is a python able to swallow prey larger than its own head? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Pythons are constrictors, which means they kill their prey by squeezing. Since snakes cannot chew or tear into their food, they...
Great Big Story
Swamp apes, veterans and python hunt in the everglades
Discover the Swamp Apes, an initiative where veterans tackle personal challenges by capturing invasive pythons in the Everglades, aiding both mental health and the environment.
Curated Video
Safari Scholar: Searching for Subject-Verb Agreement
The Safari Scholar searches for answers on how to make subjects and verbs agree in sentences.
Curated Video
Endangered and Extinct
Dr. Forrester explains how humans have had one of the most significant impacts on the environment.
Great Big Story
"Why Military Veterans Are Hunting Pythons in the Everglades
Discover how the Swamp Apes program helps veterans track and capture Burmese pythons in the Everglades, benefiting both wildlife and the veterans themselves.
Great Big Story
On The Hunt For Pythons In The Everglades
Step into the wild with the Swamp Apes, a unique organization dedicated to aiding veterans while combating the invasive Burmese pythons threatening the Everglades. Founded by Tom Rahill, a man with a mission to serve both veterans and...
Wonderscape
Exploring Snake Species Around the World
Discover the world's diverse snake species, from creatively named snakes like the Black-Tailed Cribo to the dangerous black mamba in Africa. Learn about the ecological impacts of invasive species like Florida's pythons and the challenges...
Wonderscape
Understanding Snake Life Cycles: From Birth to Adulthood
This video covers the life cycle of snakes, detailing how they are born, either through laying eggs or live birth, and their survival challenges as snakelets. It explains their growth, frequent skin shedding, and dietary habits as...
Curated Video
Bearded Dragons, Skinks, & More: Learn About 7 Australian Animals
Curious about reptiles? Ever wanted to see some Australian Animals up close? We've got you covered! In this educational video, our friends at Animal Encounters from Seattle, WA show us 7 Australian Animals. Kim teaches us how the animals...
Curated Video
Animals Depend on Plants
Animals Depend on Plants describes why animal production is dependent on plant production in an ecosystem
Australian Children's Television Foundation
Reptiles of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Season 2, Perenties part 4. The perentie is not the only reptile in this landscape! Kayne and Kamil struggle to track a perentie but they encounter and learn about other animals along the way, such as the blue tongued skink. Bushwhacked!...
Curated Video
Snakes: Diversity, Adaptations, and Life Cycle
This video provides an informative overview of snakes, highlighting their diversity, unique adaptations, feeding habits, reproductive strategies, and survival challenges. It explores their fascinating characteristics, such as their...
Curated Video
Secrets of the Serpent: The Fascinating World of Snakes
This video explores the fascinating world of snakes, highlighting their diverse habitats, hunting strategies, and unique locomotion techniques. With over 3400 species spread across the globe, snakes are iconic predators that have adapted...
National Parks Service
Everglades National Park - Python Research and Road Survey
Video featuring Dr. Michael Dorcas and his night time road survey for Burmese pythons in the park (5 min. with closed-captions).
Barcroft Media
I Share My Bedroom With A 16ft Python
An animal lover has turned her small London flat into a secluded paradise for her collection of snakes, including a 16 foot Burmese python. Zee, 21, who is training to be a veterinary nurse, first saw a snake at six-years-old and has...
Curated Video
Conservationist Helps South Florida’s Endangered Ecosystem
Invasive species have gotten to Florida in a number of ways, but introduction of species began in the late 1800s and has escalated since then.
Curated Video
Florida officials are considering a ban on Burmese pythons after a pet snake killed a 2-year-old girl last month. The director of the state's fish and wildlife commission told Gov. Charlie Crist that her agency is studying that option
HEADLINE: Florida may forbid owning pythons
CAPTION: Florida officials are considering a ban on Burmese pythons after a pet snake killed a 2-year-old girl last month. The director of the state's fish and wildlife commission told Gov....
Curated Video
Florida Python Hunters Celebrate 1,000th Capture
Snakes on a truck. Snakes in a cooler. Snakes on a table. There's a problem down in Florida. Wildlife experts say too many invasive pythons are taking over the Everglades, devastating local wildlife.
So, South...