To get fire, which exists only on Earth, it took billions of years of photosynthesis – which means fire can’t exist without life. And fire and life have been shaping each other ever since.

There was a group of hominins, those creatures more closely related to us than to chimpanzees, that did take a different, parallel journey from our ancestors. Our paths ran beside each other - and potentially even crossed at times - but...

How did the "false horse," Thoatherium, and its relatives survive when their hoofed legs seemed to be adapted for an ecosystem that wouldn't exist for another 12 million years?

The rise of the Himalayas affected more than just the immediate area. Turns out, we may have them to thank for everything from the rise of giant flightless birds in Madagascar; to the disappearance of plants from Antarctica; to the...

420 million years ago, the forest floor of what's now New York was covered with a plant that didn’t look like a tree at all, except its roots were made of wood. Instead of looking up to learn about the evolution of trees, it turns out...

Weasels have an extreme body plan that may push the boundaries of what’s metabolically possible. So when and how did this happen? Why'd the weasels get so skinny?

What's the awesomest place in the world? Scientists can think of at least 137, the newly released list of the most biologically important places on Earth. Hank explains how ecologists arrived at this list, and takes you on a tour of four...

The ancestors of modern horses became so successful that they spread all over the world, to Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa. But in their native range of North America, they'll vanish for 10,000 years. Until another strange...

What's the awesomest place in the world? Scientists can think of at least 137, the newly released list of the most biologically important places on Earth. Hank explains how ecologists arrived at this list, and takes you on a tour of four...

Camels are famous for adaptations that have allowed them to flourish where most other large mammals would perish. But their story begins over 40 million years ago in North America, and in an environment you'd never expect: a rainforest.

So, what is fire, exactly? What causes fires in the wild, and how do we put them out? SciShow answers your burning questions about the science of fire. (See what we did there?)

This video identifies the needs of living things such as air, water, food, and habitat.

This Science 6 instructional video discusses the terrestrial biomes.

Yala National Park in Sri Lanka spans 979 square kilometers and showcases diverse ecosystems like jungles and lagoons. It is famous for its high density of leopards and is home to elephants, sloth bears, and various bird species....

Meet Genghis Khan, the leader who built the largest land empire the world has ever seen! In this episode, we’ll learn how he united the Mongol tribes and led his army across Asia, conquering lands and changing history. He was a fierce...

Adventures at the Grand Canyon:Then get ready, it's time to explore the magnificent Grand Canyon... We'll hike, sail the rapids, camp under the stars; and climb a bridge to watch the canyon on a transparent walkway.

This video introduces viewers to the concept of biomes, showcasing different types such as tropical rainforests, savannas, deserts, and tundras. Through engaging dialogue and examples of animals and plants found in each biome, the video...

Meet the herds which inhabit the temperate grasslands - one of the most diverse habitats on Earth. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Grasslands make up one quarter of the Earth's land. Grasslands are found on every continent except...

Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration. Every year Kenya attracts thousands of wild animals to their abundant grasslands to graze, including elephants, zebras and predators like lions and hyenas.

Dr. Forrester introduces the Midwest Region of the United States. She describes the topography, the history, and the series of waterways that has made this area a vital and growing part of our country.

Una stagista del WWF prende consapevolezza della terra in cui è cresciuta e che presto erediterà. La sua testa è piena di progetti, ma quale sarà il modo migliore per preservare l'ecosistema del South Dakota?

This video explores three distinct biomes: deserts, grasslands, and chaparral, each with its unique flora and fauna. Learn about desert adaptations in cacti and armadillos, the diverse wildlife of savanna and temperate grasslands like...

Dr. Forester explores the tropical rainforest, grasslands, taiga, marine, and freshwater biomes.

There are so many different species on this planet, and they in such incredibly different environments. We can refer to these regions as biomes, and we will want to learn the broad characteristics of each biome. What's the difference...