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Omnivore
An animal that eats both meat and plant materials. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Carnivore
An animal that gets most or all of its energy from eating other animals. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Factpack: Twins
Find out how twins can be different, and how this is determined at the time of conception. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab...
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Herbivore
An animal that gets its energy from eating plant materials. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Duck-Billed Platypus
An introduction to the duck-billed platypus - one of the world's few egg-laying mammals. Find out what it looks like, where it lives, and what it eats. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The duck-billed platypus is native to...
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Factpack: Super Predators
What is an apex predator and which one is being described? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of...
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Factpack: Deadliest Animals
Which animal poses a major threat to humans? You may be surprised. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
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What is a Mammal? - Mammal Characteristics
What is it about the way mammals are born, and reared, that makes them unique in the animal kingdom? Learn the major characteristics that make a mammal, a mammal. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Mammals are warm-blooded...
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Fungi
Discover the magical world of fungi. Neither plant nor animal, they are a separate classification of living organism. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Fungi are neither plant nor animal. Most fungi are made up of networks of...
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Conservation
Why is conservation important? How can we conserve biodiversity and wildlife species? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Conservation helps prevent organisms and habitats being lost. Protection is the best approach to conservation,...
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Fossil Evidence
Studying fossil evidence reveals how organisms have changed over time. What are fossils and how are they formed? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Fossil hunters are called paleontologists. Paleontologists study...
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How Do Animals Fly?
Biological evolution has allowed some animals to fly. Find out exactly how their wings work to achieve this. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force is greater than the downward. Flight is explained by...
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The Incredible Strength of Ants
Why are tiny ants considered the strongest creatures in the world? An introduction to the square-cube law and why muscle mass (length3) will always outstrip strength (length2). Maths - Number A Twig Math Film....
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Clathrate Gun Hypothesis
The largest volumes of methane on Earth are frozen deep underground. Learn how global warming could melt these stores and start the irreversible process predicted by the Clathrate Gun Hypothesis. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning...
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What is a Cell? - Life’s Building Blocks
Every living thing on our planet, from plants to animals, is made up of cells. Cells are the building blocks of life, but what are they and how do they work? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. All cells have vital genetic...
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Dolly the Sheep
In 1997, Scottish scientists announced the first successful cloning of an adult animal - Dolly the Sheep. But her birth was mired in controversy. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Dolly the sheep was the world's first clone....
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Stimulating Daphnia
We examine the effects of different temperatures and chemicals on the heart rate of Daphnia. A microscope is used to let us see the Daphnia\u2019s heart and establish the heart rate under normal conditions. The heart...
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Plant vs Animal Cells
We compare plant cells and animal cells under a microscope to see how they differ. Cheek cells are dyed with methylene blue to make the observations possible. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Almost all cells are invisible to...
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Tasmanian Devil
Find out why the Tasmanian devil is fighting for its life and facing extinction... Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. The Tasmanian devil is a small, carnivorous marsupial. Tasmanian devils are native to the Australian...
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Biofuels
Can biofuels become the sustainable fuels of the future? Or does the energy used for their production, and impact on biodiversity mean they do more harm than good? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Biofuel is cheap to...
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Invertebrate
An animal without a backbone or spinal column. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts...
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Organism
Any living system, such as a plant or animal, that can respond to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and can maintain a stable internal condition in a changing environment. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60...
Great Big Story
Unveiling the mysteries of manta rays with Andrea Marshall
Dive into the world of manta rays with marine biologist Andrea Marshall, exploring their intelligence, threats, and conservation efforts.
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Dung beetle
Did you know that the dung beetle is stronger than an elephant? The world around us - Investigating forces - Speed and strength Learning Points The stronger something is, the bigger the force it can use to push or pull things. A Twig...