TED Talks
TED: Photographing nature beyond the limits of human perception | Doris Mitsch
Artist Doris Mitsch invites us to revel in the wonders of nature through her dazzling photography: stacked images of starlings in flight, hawks surfing thermal updrafts, bats echolocating through the night sky and more. Revealing the...
PBS
The Giant Bird That Got Lost in Time
The California condor is the biggest flying bird in North America, a title that it has held since the Late Pleistocene Epoch. It's just one example of an organism that we share the planet with today that seems lost in time, out of place...
SciShow
5 Unexplainable Mysteries Explained by Science
Do you want to know how some of Earth's most fascinating mysteries have been solved by science? Join us and learn about 5 thought-to-be unexplainable mysteries—explained! Hosted by Hank Green.
SciShow
8 Bone Eating Animals
Bones are hard to digest and can be downright dangerous to eat, but some animals have evolved pretty bizarre adaptations to accommodate their crunchy, splintery diets.
SciShow
This Badger Buried a Whole Baby Cow!
We knew that badgers weren't exactly picky about what they eat, but we were surprised by what happened when one came upon a rather large meal.
TED Talks
Munir Virani: Why I love vultures
As natural garbage collectors, vultures are vital to our ecosystem -- so why all the bad press? Why are so many in danger of extinction? Raptor biologist Munir Virani says we need to pay more attention to these unique and misunderstood...
TED Talks
TED: For the love of birds | Washington Wachira
From the glorious crested guinea fowl to the adulterous African jacana to vultures that can pick a zebra carcass clean in 30 minutes, Washington Wachira wants us all to get to know the marvelous species of birds that share the planet...
SciShow
Where Are All the Dead Animals
We are surrounded by wildlife, like pigeons and squirrels, all the time. Sadly, all those animals eventually die, but why don't we see carcasses on the street? Where do they go?
SciShow
Acid, Poop, and Barf: Vultures' Secret Weapons
Vultures, you eat old, putrid dead things for a living. How is that not killing you? Hank explains the secret weapons vultures use to fight off disease, avoid predators, and beat the heat. Prepare for a Sci-Show Gross-Out!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Vultures: The acid-puking, plague-busting heroes of the ecosystem | Kenny Coogan
In the African grasslands, a gazelle suffering from tuberculosis takes its last breath. The animal's corpse threatens to infect the water, but for the vulture, this isn't a problem: it's a feast. With a stomach of steel that can digest...
SciShow
Will-o'-the-Wisps and 5 Other Mysteries Science Can Explain
The world doesn't have to be shrouded in mystery to be fascinating! Here are 6 mysteries that science has managed to solve. Chapters View all 1 THE KENTUCKY MEAT SHOWER 2:35 EASTER ISLAND HATS 3:18 EARTHQUAKE LIGHTS 5:53 4 SAILING STONES...
Curated Video
Birds of Prey: Exploring the World of Diurnal Raptors and Vultures
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of diurnal birds of prey, focusing on vultures. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their exceptional camouflage, razor-sharp claws, and keen sense of sight. Despite their...
Curated Video
Andean Condor
Follow a scavenging Andean condor as it soars over the Andes in search of food. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a wingspan of up to 3 metres. Winds in...
Curated Video
Classifying living things – True or false
True or false ... Starfish, vultures and humans belong to the same kingdom? Life processes - Variation and classification - Classifying living things Learning Points Visually different species can all belong to the same kingdom. A Twig...
Curated Video
Meet and Greet: Gwendolyn the Turkey Vulture!
Introducing Gwendolyn the Turkey Vulture! Learn where she came from, why she came to live at Animal Wonders, and get to know a little bit about her.
Curated Video
4 Fun Feces Facts
Jessi features four fun facts about feces and how some animals use their poop to help them survive.
Restoration Planet
Exploring Butrint National Park and Conservation Efforts in Albania
This video captures a day trip to Butrint National Park in Albania, showcasing the ancient ruins, local culture, conservation efforts to save the Egyptian vulture, and the strong sense of community among the people. It highlights the...
Mazz Media
Carnivore
This live-action video program is about the word carnivore. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word carnivore through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Curated Video
Raptors: From Owls to Falcons
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 also...
60 Second Histories
Egyptian gods - part 3
An Egyptian priestess describes some of the more unusual animal gods the Egyptians prayed to like Bast, the cat goddess and Sobek who has the head of a crocodile.
Curated Video
Raptor Characteristics
This video explores the fascinating world of raptors, or birds of prey. From hawks and eagles to falcons and vultures, these majestic creatures possess exceptional eyesight, strong grip, and curved beaks for tearing at their prey....
Curated Video
SYND 14-1-74 DROUGHT STRIKEN NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
Africa's famous wildlife population could be on the verge of major change caused by a devastating drought.
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2. vs dead animals rotting
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4. ms and zoom in on group of vultures
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