PBS
How a Supervolcano Ignited an Evolutionary Debate
The Toba supervolcano was the biggest explosive eruption of the last 2.5 million years. And humans were around to see it, or at least feel its effects! But what were those effects?
SciShow
New Genetic Clues to the Mystery of Your Giant Brain
Big-brained scientists have found the mechanism that may have allowed their brains (and all humans') to get so big.
SciShow
Curious Orangutans and 4 Other Animals a Bit Different in Captivity
Surround a wild animal with humans, and there are bound to be some changes. Here are five animals that show differences in captivity.
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Weird Facts About Humans
Hank squares off against the host of SciShow Kids, Jessi Knudsen Castaneda, to match wits about chemistry, evolution, and how babies are weird!
SciShow
Curious Orangutans and 4 Other Animals a Bit Different in Captivity
Surround a wild animal with humans, and there are bound to be some changes. Here are five animals that show differences in captivity.
SciShow
6 Natural Medicines (Maybe) Used by Animals | Zoopharmacognosy
There have been reports of animals medicating themselves to treat illnesses, but according to the research, you shouldn't go to a non-human pharmacist just yet.
SciShow
New Genetic Clues to the Mystery of Your Giant Brain
Big-brained scientists have found the mechanism that may have allowed their brains (and all humans') to get so big.
SciShow
Goodall, Fossey & Galdikas: Great Minds
Today we know that humans and chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA and that we have a lot in common. Not just how we look, but how we behave, form groups, defend our turf, and love each other. People didn't always see other primates this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How smart are orangutans? - Lu Gao
Along with humans, orangutans belong to the Hominidae family tree, which stretches back 14 million years. But it's not just their striking red hair that makes orangutans unique among our great ape cousins. Lu Gao shares some amazing...
Great Big Story
Saving orangutans, the mission of forest schools
Discover how forest schools at the International Animal Rescue Centre are vital for teaching orphaned orangutans crucial survival skills.
Curated Video
Love, Adventure, and Orangutans: A Journey of Discovery
The video features the unique story of Alan Willis, a man who traveled the world in search of love through his blog "Are You My Wife?" Despite embarking on 53 dates in 13 countries, he ultimately found love back in London with Claire....
Curated Video
Orangutans: Behavior, Communication, and Reproduction
This video provides a comprehensive overview of orangutans, highlighting their distinct appearance, intelligence, communication methods, social behaviors, and reproductive patterns. It explores their habitat, diet, and survival...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Do Orangutans Sleep?
This video is answering the question of where do Orangutans sleep.
Curated Video
Orangutans and Gorillas: A Comparative Study of Two Great Apes
This video provides an overview of two great ape species: orangutans and gorillas. It highlights their unique characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. From the intelligent tool use of orangutans to the social dynamics and protective...
Science360
Orangutan Copy Cats
Copying what others do is a familiar human trait; whether it's the latest teen craze in fashion or the way many of us, at any age, are eager to follow the crowd. With support from the National Science Foundation, primatologist Marietta...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Long Do Orangutans Live?
This video is answering the question of how long do orangutans live.
Curated Video
Colt
Visit a baby chimp at Sydney’s Toronga Zoo; an Indian village which has adopted an abandoned sloth bear cub; and see a couple of
twin chimpanzees which were a surprise to the Israeli zoo they live in, with the keepers unaware the twins’...
Curated Video
Kit
This time on our tour of the world’s zoos and wildlife parks, we get to meet a lot of cheeky monkeys – including a chimpanzee who can paint! Also, we check on a baby koala separated from his mother as she was ill, and looked after by...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Out of the Mouths of Apes: Teeth Provide Insight on Evolution
Whats a biological anthropologist from George Washington University doing teamed with a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) materials researcher? Together, they study the teeth of great apes to support the theory that...
Science360
Orangutans in the Mist
Many primatologists have combined their primate research with conservation efforts. One of those researchers is Cheryl Knott. Here, Knott discusses her research of endangered orangutans on the island of Borneo, and why it's crucial to...
Professor Dave Explains
Major Divisions of Kingdom Animalia and the Problem With Animal Phyla
Soon we are going to dive into a study of all the different kinds of animals, but first we need some kind of road map. What are all the major divisions of Kingdom Animalia? Below kingdom is phylum, so how many animal phyla are there, and...