Curated Video
The Surprising Species That Everything Else Depends On | IN OUR NATURE
Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprising ways. In this special limited series, Emily Graslie and Trace Dominguez join me as we explore the universal rules of life that tie together Earth’s living...
SciShow
7 Species That Were Saved From Extinction
Humans are pretty good at destroying things. Like habitats, animal populations... you catch my drift. But, there have been a few species that humans have helped bring back from the brink of extinction.
SciShow Kids
Stupendous Squirrel Storage! | Winter is Alive! | SciShow Kids
Did you ever wonder how some squirrels find food in the cold winter? Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about it this week as they discover a squirrel midden on their hike!
TED Talks
Stewart Brand: The dawn of de-extinction. Are you ready?
Throughout humankind's history, we've driven species after species extinct: the passenger pigeon, the Eastern cougar, the dodo ... But now, says Stewart Brand, we have the technology (and the biology) to bring back species that humanity...
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Stability and Change - Level 2 - Change in Systems
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on stability and change. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides. TERMS Change - to become...
SciShow
What If We Killed All the Wasps?
Unlike their friendly, flower-pollinating cousin, the bee, wasps are best known for stinging people, ruining picnics, and generally being jerks... so should we just totally get rid of them?
Bozeman Science
Biodiversity
Paul Andersen explains the importance of biodiversity. He starts by describing how biodiversity can be species, genetic or ecosystem diversity. He explains the importance of keystone species in an environment and gives two examples; the...
SciShow
3 Animals That Keep Their Whole Ecosystem Together
What do gray wolves, elephants, and parrotfish have in common? They're all keystone species, which means they have an especially large impact on their habitat. SciShow explores how these animals keep their ecosystems running.
Bozeman Science
Ecosystem Ecology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how ecosystems function. He begins with a description of how life on the planet is ordered from large to small in biomes, ecosystems, communities, population, and individuals. He describes the major...
Curated Video
Sea otters
The vital role of sea otters in maintaining a food web. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Food webs Learning Points Omnivores eat both plants and other animals. An organism can belong to several food chains. A...
Curated Video
Innovative Solutions for Ocean Plastic Cleanup
Discover the vital role of sea turtles in marine ecosystems, where they act as keystone species influencing their environment profoundly. This video shows how their dietary habits benefit other marine life and ocean health, highlighting...
Curated Video
Plastic Muddled Ocean Turtles - part 1
JP Rothbone plans to dump plastic bags into the ocean, thinking sea turtles will consume them. However, the vigilant Boneheads intercept to thwart his plan, protecting the turtles. While Bonehead daydreams of heroism, T-Bone and Wishbone...
Curated Video
"Hey No More Ocean Plastic" Music Video
"Hey No More Ocean Plastic" is an upbeat song that reinforces the importance of taking care of our environment by reducing plastic waste. Through relatable lyrics and a catchy tune, the song encourages kids to be mindful of their plastic...
Curated Video
Unraveling the Plastic Threat to Sea Turtles
Join host Bobby Donohue at HOPE Headquarters as he explores the impact of plastic pollution on ocean life, especially sea turtles. Learn how plastic waste travels from everyday use to the ocean, posing dangers to marine species like...
Curated Video
Plastic Muddled Ocean Turtles - Part 2
The reality of Bonehead's mission is radically different than his heroic daydream, but he and his team still manage to board JP's airship and stop his cronies from dumping the plastic bags into the ocean. As usual, T-Bone gets all the...
Curated Video
Connecting the Dots: Sea Turtles and Ecosystem Balance
Discover the vital role of sea turtles in marine ecosystems, where they act as keystone species influencing their environment profoundly. This video shows how their dietary habits benefit other marine life and ocean health, highlighting...
Curated Video
Plastic's Path: From Convenience to Crisis
Discover the vital role of sea turtles in marine ecosystems, where they act as keystone species influencing their environment profoundly. This video shows how their dietary habits benefit other marine life and ocean health, highlighting...
Curated Video
Heal the Planet with PONDS
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison visits beaver dams talks about how beavers are the worlds greatest ecosystem engineers. He journeys to different permaculture sites in Oregon to see how these sites are actually mimicking the...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Is Rewilding Just About Plants?
This video is answering the question of is rewilding just about plants.
Curated Video
Salmon: A Keystone Species in Aquatic Ecosystems
This video provides an overview of salmon, a family of schooling fish found in the northern hemisphere. It discusses their characteristics, behaviors, habitats, and life cycle. The video highlights the different species of salmon, their...
Bozeman Science
Biodiversity
"The one process ongoing that will take millions of years to correct is the loss of genetic and species diversity by destruction of natural habitats" - E.O. Wilson. Here is a video that discusses biodiversity at multiple levels from...
Curated OER
Biodiversity
Jaguars feed on 87 different species, making it a keystone species. What happens when such a critical link of the food chain goes missing? Mr. Andersen identifies different keystone species according to ecosystem, and he explains the...
Be Smart
Beavers: The Smartest Thing in Fur Pants
Beavers change the landscape and ecosystems in which they live. They also act as a keystone species and need to be protected. Learn more in an engaging video that is part of a larger playlist exploring biology.