This video explores the negative perception of sharks and highlights the misconceptions surrounding them. It discusses the rarity of shark attacks on humans and the detrimental effects of shark fishing, particularly for shark fin soup....

This video explores the taxonomy, history, captivity, and exploitation of apes. It highlights the confusion and misconceptions surrounding apes, their endangered status, and the ethical issues surrounding their treatment in captivity...

What happens when good ideas meet unintended consequences? The answer, perverse incentives. This is a quick list of some of the worst polices in modern times. They are not in any particular order and I obviously left out a bunch of other...

Alex Wolf gives a presentation about Burmese python natural history, research, and management at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Miami, Florida (24:21 minutes).

On this episode, Coyote and the crew visit Zululand Rhino Orphanage in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Here, they meet a “little” orphan rhino named Leko! Despite being a baby, this rhinoceros is built like a tank, and one wrong move could...

Video featuring Dr. Michael Dorcas and his night time road survey for Burmese pythons in the park (5 min. with closed-captions).

In this video, we learn about the fascinating world of turtles and tortoises. We discover that tortoises can live for over 100 years, with some even reaching 300 years or more. We also explore the differences between turtles and...

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...

This video explores the rich cultural and symbolic significance of lizards throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. It highlights the diverse interpretations and associations with lizards, ranging from...

In a constantly changing world, the protection of our planet’s endangered species and ecosystems is a priority for ecologists. Recently, a group of researchers at the University of Idaho have worked to combine their extensive...

Almost as rare as the plants he protects, 24-year-old Josh Styles is not your average botanist. In 2017 he founded the North West Rare Plant Initiative, a conservation project in his local region. His aim is to resurrect 44 plant species...

Ever tried to hug a fish? Neither has Kayne, but that’s his challenge this week when the gets up close and personal with a Sawfish and give one a hug!

In this lecture, I introduce the topic of biodiversity, and talk about why biodiversity is important. I end the section talking about threats to biodiversity. Things like Habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and habitat degradation.

Watch with us as thousands of Olive Ridley Turtle babies find their way into the sea off the coast of India with the help of

conservationists and concerned volunteers. Also, find out how zoo keepers in Madrid endeavor to help...

We take a look at the new arrivals of zoological gardens and wildlife parks around the world, and watch the inventory at Germany’s<br/>
oldest zoo, where even notoriously difficult to manage camels have to be weighed and measured!

A small army of zoo experts were sent to a German zoo to count everything from pink flamingos to fish. Have you ever tried counting

a wall-sized tank of fish, constantly moving about? The elephants pose a different problem – how...

We look at the strange and exotic newcomers to zoos and wildlife parks around the world, including Munster Zoo in Germany, where an orphaned Gorilla is being raised by her keepers to adulthood. And meet Esperanza, a baby Giraffe with...

Corals, octopus, seashorse, jellyfish, whale sharks, seals, turtles and fish all feature in this epsiode.

Explore Cheetahs, Lions, Jaquars, Tigers, Snow Leopards and smaller cats

In this section, I talk about the field of Conservation Biology. There are a number of things being done to protect biodiversity. Watch the video to see what kinds of efforts are being made.

FOR this conservationist, there is only one way to start her day - by hanging out with leopards. Babette De Jonge, 50, founded Wild Cats World in 2010 to help conserve endangered big cats, such as leopards, black-footed cats and African...

What is “the environment”? Well, it’s everything, and it’s everywhere, including you and me. Just about every part of human civilization depends on a healthy and stable environment. Yet, human activity is causing pollution, climate...

Environmental Law (Intro)

The Endangered Species Act