Instructional Video13:33
TED Talks

TED: How animals and plants are evolving in cities | Menno Schilthuizen

12th - Higher Ed
In cities, evolution occurs constantly, as countless plants, animals and insects adapt to human-made habitats in spectacular ways. Evolutionary biologist Menno Schilthuizen calls on peculiar beings such as fast food-loving mice and...
Instructional Video18:35
Curated Video

Animals and plants in the temperate deciduous forests

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can describe how animals and plants in temperate deciduous forests adapt to the climate. Key learning points: - Animals such as squirrels, hedgehogs, and birds, such as nightingales, can be found in temperate deciduous...
Instructional Video6:51
Curated Video

What is Adaptation?

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word Adaptation. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Adaptation through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Instructional Video4:37
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: A year in the life of one of Earth's weirdest animals | Gilad Bino

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Waddling along the parched Australian earth, a female platypus is searching for fresh water. Over the past year, a severe drought turned rivers and streams to mere trickles. She barely survived and was unable to reproduce. Could the next...
Instructional Video8:00
Curated Video

The Music of Nature: Understanding Animal Sounds and Communication

6th - Higher Ed
Dive into the fascinating world of animal communication and explore how different species use sound to interact and survive. From dogs reacting to music, to birds singing complex melodies for territory and mating, and whales producing...
Instructional Video5:53
Curated Video

Adaption

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word adaptation. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word adaptation through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Instructional Video2:05
Visual Learning Systems

Competition and Adaptation in the Natural World

9th - 12th
This video explores the concept of competition and adaptations in different ecosystems. It showcases examples from coral reefs, deciduous forests, and the animal kingdom, highlighting how living things compete for resources and mates....
Instructional Video7:43
Curated Video

Penguins: Adaptations, Behaviors, and Breeding Habits

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed overview of penguins, highlighting their unique adaptations, behaviors, and breeding habits. It explores the various species of penguins, their habitats, and the challenges they face in their environment....
Instructional Video5:19
Curated Video

Raptor Symbolism and Significance

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the symbolic significance of raptors in various cultures, highlighting their representation as symbols of power, death, and regality. The video also touches upon the training of hawks and falcons for hunting...
Podcast3:21
Brains On

Birds and Their Eggs and Poop

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The 10,000 different species of birds found on the planet all have a few things in common: they have feathers and wings, lay eggs, and are warm blooded. What special adaptations have they developed to help them fly fast, hatch their...
Instructional Video7:43
Curated Video

Crocodilians: Adaptations, Behavior, and Reproduction

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of crocodilians, a diverse group of reptiles found worldwide. It explores their evolutionary history, physical characteristics, hunting behaviors, social structures, mating rituals, and parental care....
Instructional Video5:17
Wonderscape

Natural Selection and Charles Darwin's Legacy

K - 5th
Explore the concept of natural selection, a cornerstone of evolutionary biology, through Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work. Learn how Darwin's observations of finches and other species during his voyage on the HMS Beagle led to his...
Instructional Video7:42
SciShow

The Lazy Animal’s Guide To Travel

12th - Higher Ed
We’ve invented airplanes, trains, automobiles and so much more to ease the process of traveling. But many animals have adapted their own techniques for energy efficient travel that don’t require invention!
Instructional Video4:39
SciShow

The Unbelievably Tough Animals of Lake Natron

12th - Higher Ed
With its caustic red waters, Lake Natron doesn’t seem like the ideal place to call home. But some creatures have evolved amazing adaptations that help them survive and thrive in this alkaline lake.
Instructional Video4:37
SciShow

How Studying Animals Is Helping Us Make Better Drones

12th - Higher Ed
Drone technology has advanced a lot in the last few decades, but our flying robots still have a lot to learn about navigation, agility, and adaptability from animals that have been flying for millions of years.
Instructional Video8:29
SciShow

5 Strange Cases of Animal Rain

12th - Higher Ed
You might want a really sturdy umbrella to dig into this video, because we’re discussing 5 animals that have a tendency to rain down from the sky and the reasons we think this might be happening!
Instructional Video8:29
SciShow

5 Strange Cases of Animal Rain

12th - Higher Ed
You might want a really sturdy umbrella to dig into this video, because we’re discussing 5 animals that have a tendency to rain down from the sky and the reasons we think this might be happening!
Instructional Video8:53
SciShow

8 Bone Eating Animals

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video10:09
PBS

Why Triassic Animals Were Just the Weirdest

12th - Higher Ed
The Triassic was full of creatures that look a lot like other, more modern species, even though they're not closely related at all. The reason for this has to do with how evolution works and with the timing of the Triassic itself: when...
Instructional Video10:53
Crash Course

Animal Behavior - CrashCourse Biology

12th - Higher Ed
Hank and his cat Cameo help teach us about animal behavior and how we can discover why animals do the things they do.
Instructional Video5:59
Curated Video

Raptors: From Owls to Falcons

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:57
Curated Video

Penguins: Adaptations and Survival in Land and Water

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an in-depth look into the fascinating world of penguins. It explores their unique adaptations for both land and water, their hunting behaviors, and their ability to survive in extreme environments. From their clumsy...
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

Discovering Seagulls: The Clever Coastal Birds

Pre-K - 3rd
This video provides a fun and informative look at seagulls, highlighting their clever scavenging habits, communication skills, and teamwork within a flock. Viewers will learn about the seagulls' diet, behavior at the beach, and...
Instructional Video9:13
Curated Video

Exploring the World of Birds: An Introduction to Passerines and Other Fascinating Species

3rd - 12th
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of birds, focusing on the order Passeriformes. We learn about the intelligence, communication through songs, and unique nesting habits of these diverse creatures. From lovebirds to...