SciShow
How Birds Got (And Kept) Their Beaks
Birds are known for having beaks, however at what point between being a humongous therapod and tiny sparrow did they get them, and why?
Science ABC
Are Birds Reptiles?
According to phylogenetic classification, a "reptile" is any organism descended from the original group of reptiles, which includes birds. Thus, birds are reptiles by this method of classification, much like everything that descended...
Curated Video
Factpack: Primitive Species
Meet the species which have not evolved for millions of years. Why have they stopped evolving? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or...
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How Did Mammals Evolve?
An introduction to the ‘mammal-like reptiles’ that walked the Earth millions of years before the dinosaurs – and from which all modern-day mammals would eventually evolve. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Early reptiles split...
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How Did Reptiles Evolve?
Find out how reptiles evolved from early amphibians, and the adaptations that allowed them to thrive on dry land. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the...
Curated Video
Classification keys – Did you know?
Did you know that not all lizards lay eggs? Life processes - Variation and classification - Classification keys Learning Points Some reptiles give birth to live young instead of laying eggs. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...
Curated Video
Why classify? – Clip
Find out why lizards are an extremely diverse group of reptiles. Life processes - Variation and classification - Why classify? Learning Points Classification is grouping different living things together by their features. A Twig Tidbit...
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Invertebrates – Odd one out
Four animals are shown, but which is the odd one out? Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
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Vertebrates
Find out which groups of animals have backbones. Life processes - Variation and classification - Vertebrates Learning Points Vertebrates are animals with an internal backbone. Vertebrates can be divided into five groups with distinctive...
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Invertebrates
More common than you think ... but what exactly is an invertebrate? Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates Learning Points Invertebrates are animals that have no backbone. Invertebrate groups are insects, arachnids...
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New arrival at the zoo
A mystery animal has arrived at the zoo. How do we decide where to house it? Life processes - Variation and classification - Classification keys Learning Points Classification keys can be used to identify an unknown animal. A Twig...
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Classification keys
To classify living things, you just need to ask the right questions. Life processes - Variation and classification - Classification keys Learning Points Classification keys can be used to identify an unknown animal. A classification key...
Curated Video
Are Birds Reptiles?
According to phylogenetic classification, a "reptile" is any organism descended from the original group of reptiles, which includes birds. Thus, birds are reptiles by this method of classification, much like everything that descended...
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British Wildlife: Slow Worms
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about Slow Worms in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.
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British Wildlife: Common Toad
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Common Toad in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.
Brave Wilderness
Would You Enter the Dragon Infested Island?
Have you ever seen a real-life Pokémon? Coyote and Mario team up with Christina Wilson in the Florida Keys on an adventure to catch three lizards who inspired the Pokémon Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar. Gotta catch 'em all!
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Discovery of Ancient Lizard Fossils in South America Sheds Light on Survival and Distribution
Scientists in South America have discovered fossils of an ancient lizard-like reptile that lived longer than previously believed. The fossils, found in Argentina, belong to a new type of Sphenodontian, a family of primitive reptiles that...
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Can We Bring Back Dinosaurs (Just Like In Jurassic Park)?
Straight answer: No, we have not yet found dinosaur DNA that would be necessary to make a successful dinosaur clone. To clone a dinosaur, it’s not just about finding DNA, but also about finding a complete set or sufficient fragments of a...
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The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to Cybersecurity - Part 3 - Removing Ransomware
This video explains the different techniques to remove ransomware from your mobile device by switching on the device in safe mode. This clip is from the chapter "Mobile Threats and Countermeasures" of the series "The Absolute Beginners...
Brave Wilderness
Giant Crocodile FOUND - Could You Outswin Him?
Never feed or approach wild crocodiles. The team worked with permitted guides. This week, Coyote and the gang venture across Australia's deadliest river. This waterway is home to hundreds of enormous Saltwater Crocodiles. In this...
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We Built Our Water Dragon A Bioactive Enclosure
Loki, our Chinese water dragon, got an awesome new home renovation! Check out the mini jungle we made for him.
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Discovering the World of Sea Turtles
This video is an engaging exploration of sea turtles. It provides information about various aspects of sea turtles, such as their habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and diet. The video highlights the unique features of sea...
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Chameleons: The Coolest Animal Ever
Discover the fascinating world of chameleons - the coolest animals with superpowers! From changing colors to blending into their surroundings, these creatures are truly remarkable. With the ability to look in two directions at once and...
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Exploring the World of Alligators: Facts and Differences from Crocodiles
Learn all about the amazing alligators in this fun and informative video! Discover where they can be found, their unique features like lovely scales and powerful jaws, and interesting facts such as their strong bite but weak jaw opening.