Sleep is important, but not all animals need the same kind of deep rest as humans. From sleeping standing up to sleeping inside snot bubbles, here are 8 especially strange ways some animals catch their ZZZs.

In the animal kingdom, sex often involves more conflict than cooperation. The struggle between males and females leads to a host of weird adaptations, from chastity belts to anti-aphrodisiacs.



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If you watched a lot of cartoons as a kid, chances are you picked up some common animal stereotypes like "cats love milk!" or "bears can't get enough of that sweet, sweet honey!" What if we told you that everything cartoons taught you is...

You might be familiar with the phrase "like water off a ducks back". But it's not that ducks don't get wet, it's that they get wet, with style.

Rubber ducks aren’t just good for some bath time fun, they’ve also helped scientists learn about the world!

Also known as cercarial dermatitis, swimmer’s itch is more than just an annoying rash…

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Birds migrate along specific flyways, with some following wind patterns while others rely on landmarks. Songbirds like the black pole warbler use tailwinds in spring to reach their...

Howcast - Learn how to sing the classic kid's song 5 Little Ducks with this Howcast video.

Meet the water birds of the San Antonio Zoo and learn the difference between the different species of pelicans.

Meet the water birds of the San Antonio Zoo and learn the difference between the different species of pelicans.

Meet the water birds of the San Antonio Zoo and learn the difference between the different species of pelicans.

Meet the water birds of the San Antonio Zoo and learn the difference between the different species of pelicans.

A perfect kids learning video about animals. Ducks are adorable and almost friendly creatures. If they see you with food, they’ll follow you or even peck at you! Ducks are amazing animals with a lot of unique capabilities. Find out more...

You'll be surprised to learn about the amazing abilities of ducklings. Discover five fascinating facts about these adorable creatures, revealing hidden aspects of their lives that you may not have known.A great video for babies,...

This video provides an overview of the fascinating world of pigeons, highlighting a few of the 370 species that exist worldwide. From the common pigeon found in cities around the world to the endangered black naped Pheasant Pigeon of...

In this video, we explore the differences between Swans, ducks, and geese. We learn about their anatomical features, habitats, behaviors, and reproductive patterns. This informative video provides a comprehensive understanding of these...

Join Vincent, Agathe, and David as they investigate the journey of a bottle thrown into the sea. Inspired by the famous 1992 plastic duck experiment, they study ocean currents, including surface and deep currents, to predict the...

The video provides information about ostriches, the largest birds on the planet. It discusses their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and diet. It also dispels the myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand. Overall, it...

Vincent travels to Mont Saint-Michel to test how to react in quicksand. With the help of specialist guide Didier Lavadoux, he explores whether you should stay immobile and if it's possible to escape on your own. Learn the techniques to...

Develop your English listening skills while taking a test.

This video emphasizes the efforts of preservation farms in saving endangered heritage breeds of livestock, such as Ancona ducks and Delaware chickens, by adhering to the critical categories listed by the American Livestock Breeds...

One day, Mr. Wiskerwitz is just too fed up to roar. How can they cheer him up, and get his roar back?

Henry meets a friendly Rooster. Rooster needs to wake up the farmer so he can feed the animals but he has a sore throat and can't crow. Henry becomes a Farmer for the day and helps feed all the animals and even helps cure his sore throat.

This video addresses the threats to duck populations worldwide, focusing on habitat loss, hunting, and pollution. It spotlights endangered species like the Brazilian Merganser and Madagascar Pochard, detailing the conservation efforts...