Evolution is a long, slow process - but sometimes, changes (often caused by humans) happen too quickly for a species to properly adjust. These scenarios are called evolutionary traps, and can lead species to make...

A mother honeyguide has placed its chick into a bee-eater's nest— puncturing all the other eggs in the nest and leaving only its own hatching alive. Over the following weeks, the host parents devotedly care for the hatchling whose mother...

Big or small, most creatures end up on something else's dinner menu. But the velvet ant combines a ton of defenses into one very unappetizing package. 

It seems like birds would want to hide their eggs, but there are hundreds of species that lay blue to blue-green eggs. Thanks to some clever experiments, we’re finally starting to understand why birds might benefit from conspicuously...

There are a number of bird species that construct pretty cool things - today on SciShow, we'll visit with three of them...

Decking out your pets with miniature hats is a sure recipe for a great photo. But scientists are accessorizing animals with various technological trinkets to help us learn more about the animals themselves and the places they live.

For some birds, trying to cheat your neighbors into raising your babies is just as much work - and is no more successful - than doing it yourself.

Scientists have been searching for the hard-to-find nests of Storm Petrels in order to protect them, but first, they'll have to follow their nose.

Some fish will never win any beauty pageants, but they still deserve our admiration, respect, and love, especially since their “ugly” traits are actually incredible examples of evolutionary innovation.

Ecologist Lian Pin Koh makes a persuasive case for using drones to protect the world's forests and wildlife. These lightweight autonomous flying vehicles can track animals in their natural habitat, monitor the health of rainforests, even...

In this revelatory talk, technologist Kayvon Tehranian explores why NFTs -- digital assets that represent a certificate of ownership on the internet -- are a technological breakthrough. Learn how NFTs are putting power and economic...

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You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...

Proud of what you just did in the bathroom? You should be, but here are 6 animals who are masters of the art of pooping!

The ant world is an incredible, dangerous, and downright bizarre place. Some ants, though, are a lot cooler and more resourceful than you might give them credit for. Chapters SKULL-COLLECTING ANT 0:40 TRAP-JAW ANTS Credit: Johnson...

In the spring, just after a heavy rainfall, male and female fire ants swarm the skies for a day of romance, known as the nuptial flight. Thousands of reproduction-capable ants take part in a mating frenzy, and for one successfully mated...

What if you could just drop your kids off at someone else’s place and let them have the responsibility? Well, there are some animals that do just that. They’re called brood parasites, and they lay their eggs in other animals’ nests and...

Groups of animals have some really interesting names! Learn about them with Jessi and Squeaks!

Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.

Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.

Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.

Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.

Deep into the Alaka'i plateau on the island of Kauai, two species of birds are rapidly nearing extinction, with only a few nests remaining in the wild.

Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.