This video provides a comprehensive overview of spiders and their unique characteristics. It discusses their venomous nature, hunting techniques, locomotion, defense mechanisms, reproductive behavior, and the fascinating ways in which...

The presence of chromatophores allows some ectotherms change color in response to external stimuli, such as sunlight or a threatening predator. Learn how chromatophores function and why only cold-blooded animals are able to change color...

The video discusses the concept of a community in an ecosystem and the levels of organization within it. It covers the role of photosynthetic organisms in producing biomass, the different types of consumers (primary, secondary, and...

On this new episode of Creature Features, Coyote introduces you to the Fowler's Toad! Did you know this toad can lay up to 10,000 eggs?! Get ready to learn 5 facts you probably didn't know about this grumpy and POISONOUS Toad!

This video provides a captivating exploration of the world of wolves, their various species and subspecies, and their evolutionary history. It highlights their adaptability to diverse environments and their position as apex predators....

This video explores the diverse cultural and mythological significance of snakes throughout history. It also discusses the modern-day issues surrounding snake keeping as pets and the misconceptions that contribute to their negative...

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 purposes,...

Plants defend themselves using a variety of physical features such as raphides and trichromes. Let's look at some of these mechanical plant defenses and how they function.

This video discusses the fascinating world of raptors, focusing on the two remaining families of primarily nocturnal owls. It explores their evolution from dinosaurs and their unique adaptations for hunting and scavenging. The video also...

This video discusses the fascinating behavior of cuckoo birds and their use of misdirection to deceive other bird species into raising their young. It explores how the female cuckoo mimics the sound of a predator to distract the host...

Death is inevitable and mysterious, even in the microcosmos. Stentors, heliozoans, and yes, even tardigrades, experience death in many different ways.

Everyone has heard about the famous Maine lobster. Come hear from a Maine Lobster on what life is like on the coast of Acadia National Park.

This video explores the fascinating world of sharks, highlighting their diversity, evolution, and predatory nature. From the smallest Lantern shark to the mighty whale shark, these creatures have roamed the oceans for millions of years....

This video explains the concept of aposematism, where animals use bright colors and patterns to signal to predators that they are dangerous or poisonous. It explores examples such as poison dart frogs and the gila monster, as well as...

This video lesson teaches students how to add detail to their informational writing by incorporating stories and examples in their body paragraphs. It emphasizes the importance of being specific and including as many details as possible...

This video is answering the question of why did the apatosaurus have a long neck and tail.

The microcosmos might seem like a safe place from a surprise spider attack, but it would be misleading to pretend that it’s completely free of spider-like sightings. Because even at this small scale, you could find yourself subject to an...

On Safari with Nala - Armoured Ground Cricket

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of deimatic behavior in animals. Deimatic behavior involves the use of surprise and dramatic displays, such as eyespots, to startle and deter predators. This video provides insights into...

This video provides an overview of fish, their diverse species, and their behaviors of shoaling and schooling. It explains how fish form groups for social reasons, migration, and defense against predators. The video also touches on their...

This live-action video program is about the word fish. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word fish through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...

This video is answering the question of how does biodiversity work.

On this episode of Dragon Tails, Coyote releases the adorable baby turtles that he saved... and shows you how turtle savin' CAN be a hobby if done the right way!

Explain the different types of intraspecific and interspecific interactions among organisms with examples.