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TED Talks
TED: How animals and plants are evolving in cities | Menno Schilthuizen
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...
Curated Video
Animals and plants in the temperate deciduous forests
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...
Curated Video
What is Adaptation?
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...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A year in the life of one of Earth's weirdest animals | Gilad Bino
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...
Curated Video
The Music of Nature: Understanding Animal Sounds and Communication
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...
Curated Video
Adaption
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...
Visual Learning Systems
Competition and Adaptation in the Natural World
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....
Curated Video
Penguins: Adaptations, Behaviors, and Breeding Habits
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....
Curated Video
Raptor Symbolism and Significance
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...
Brains On
Birds and Their Eggs and Poop
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...
Curated Video
Crocodilians: Adaptations, Behavior, and Reproduction
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....
Wonderscape
Natural Selection and Charles Darwin's Legacy
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...
SciShow
The Lazy Animal’s Guide To Travel
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!
SciShow
The Unbelievably Tough Animals of Lake Natron
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.
SciShow
How Studying Animals Is Helping Us Make Better Drones
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.
SciShow
5 Strange Cases of Animal Rain
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!
SciShow
5 Strange Cases of Animal Rain
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!
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.
PBS
Why Triassic Animals Were Just the Weirdest
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...
Crash Course
Animal Behavior - CrashCourse Biology
Hank and his cat Cameo help teach us about animal behavior and how we can discover why animals do the things they do.
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...
Curated Video
Penguins: Adaptations and Survival in Land and Water
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...
Curated Video
Discovering Seagulls: The Clever Coastal Birds
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...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Birds: An Introduction to Passerines and Other Fascinating Species
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...