Bozeman Science
Advanced Genetics
Paul Andersen explains important concepts that can not be explained by simple Mendelian genetics. He begins with a discussion of polygenic inheritance and uses a simulation on height to show how a bell shape curve of phenotypes is...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The surprising reasons animals play dead - Tierney Thys
From lemurs to lizards, ants to amphibians, sharks to chickens, hundreds of animals "play dead" as a survival tactic. But how and why do animals do this? Tierney Thys explains how this curious behavior, known as tonic immobility or TI...
SciShow Kids
Why Do Birds Sing? Animal Science for Kids
It's spring where Jessi and Squeaks lives, and that means the air is filled with the sounds of birds singing! But have you ever wondered why birds sing and who they're signing to?
MinuteEarth
Why Bird Penises Are So Weird
Male birds have the largest genital diversity of any class of animals because their sex chromosomes make it easy to pass male-helping mutations down the line. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling...
SciShow
When Sex is Hard
When it comes to sex things can be complicated, but for the three species we are looking at today, sex is really hard.
SciShow
Are There Male and Female Brains?
If you looked at a male and female brain side by side, would you be able to see any differences?
Bozeman Science
Meiosis
Paul Andersen explains how the process of meiosis produces variable gametes. He starts with a brief discussion of haploid and diploid cells. He compares and contrasts spermatogenesis and oogenesis. He explains how each person is...
Bizarre Beasts
The Weird Way Aphids Reproduce
New ReviewOne of the weirdest things about pea aphids is their reproductive cycle. Most animals reproduce in one of two ways: asexually or sexually. But the pea aphid does not stick to just one type of reproduction...and it gives birth to pregnant...
Bizarre Beasts
The Only Octopus With a Shell
New ReviewThe octopus is a pretty odd animal under even the most ordinary circumstances – or ordinary by octopus standards, at least. So when folks start calling out one type of octopus as the strangest, there’s probably something special about...
Wonderscape
The Fascinating World of Koalas: Behavior, Characteristics, and Survival Strategies
Science Kids Koalas - Anatomy, Habitat and “Crikey” Fun Facts Koalas, known for their distinctive appearance and sedentary lifestyle, are solitary animals with unique features such as fingerprints and comb-like claws. These marsupials...
Curated Video
Male vs. Female Sugar Gliders
Howcast - Learn about the differences between male and female sugar gliders from veterinarian Anthony Pilny in this Howcast video about these funny animals.
Curated Video
Male Schizophrenia vs. Female Schizophrenia
Howcast - Learn how schizophrenia differs in men and women from psychiatrist Jeanie Tse in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Mass Effect 3 Walkthrough Part 29 - Sur'Kesh
Howcast - Check out part 30 and go to the solarian outpost on Sur'Kesh in this walkthrough of Bioware's new release, Mass Effect 3.
Curated Video
Mass Effect 3 Walkthrough Part 30 - Sur'Kesh
Howcast - Check out part 31 and go to the solarian outpost on Sur'Kesh in this walkthrough of Bioware's new release, Mass Effect 3.
Curated Video
Common Tarantula Behavior
Howcast - Learn about the kind of behavior you can expect from a typical tarantula from Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Say "What's Your Number" in Polish
Howcast -Learn how to ask "what's your number" in Polish with this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Identify Birds: The Northern Oriole
Northern orioles include two closely related species: Baltimore and Bullock's orioles. Use these guidelines to identify them.
Curated Video
Find Out More About Fruit Bats, One of the Most Interesting Creatures on the Planet
Did you know the Rodrigues fruit bat (a.k.a. "flying fox") has a wingspan of three feet?
Curated Video
These Extinct Horse Species Are Being Restored at the San Diego Zoo
One foal at a time! The Przewalski's Horse went extinct in the wild in the 1980s, so a number of zoos started breeding programs with the intent of releasing them back into their native habitat.
Curated Video
Police say fatal Caledon shooting is connected to 4 other incidents
Peel Regional Police and Ontario Provincial Police are appealing for help from the public in forwarding their investigations into five separate shootings. Two of those shootings left three people dead, and police allege they were not the...
Curated Video
Meet the Many Wild Species of Gecko!
Ever hear of a Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko? How about a Rhacodactylus? Learn about some of the strangest creatures on the planet.
Curated Video
This Little Foot on Dolly the Grizzly Bear Will Not Slow Her Down At All
Despite a growth plate issue, this orphaned grizzly still manages to hold her own against her big brother, who's nearly 300 pounds bigger.
Curated Video
Getting The Neck Scratched Is Very Important for Winston The Tortoise
Learn all about these incredible creatures, including how much a 100+ year-old tortoise weighs, and how the "Finch response" plays an important role in tortoise health.