Discover the five distinct features that unite all reptiles and the characteristics that they share with mammals, birds and fish. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get...

An introduction to the marsupials of Australia and South America. What is a marsupial? What do they eat? And how do they raise their young? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Marsupials are a type of mammal. Marsupials give...

When Darwin first proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection 150 years ago it was revolutionary. What scientific evidence supports this theory? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Since Darwin proposed his...

Deciduous forests occur worldwide from Britain to China. Discover the dramatic seasonal changes that take place in these habitats, as well as the vast array of plant and animal life found within them. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning...

Mired in ethical debate, human clones could help infertile couples to have children and be used to create organ banks, helping to cure disease. Is this scientific progress or man playing God? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. In...

The gamete of a flowering plant, similar to an egg cell in animals. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...

The carrying of one or more developing foetuses in the womb of a female, from conception to birth. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...

By looking for things that are the same, we can group animals!
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In all parts of the world, many very diverse animals have one thing in common.
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Find out how marsupials rear their young.
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Did you know that marine mammals have a thick layer of fat, or blubber, that acts as an insulator?
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Four winged animals are shown, but which is the odd one out?
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Find out why we classify whales as mammals, not fish.
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Find out which groups of animals have backbones.
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According to phylogenetic classification, a "reptile" is any organism descended from the original group of reptiles, which includes birds. Thus, birds are reptiles by this method of classification, much like everything that descended...

Step into the world of giraffes and discover some incredible secrets about these towering giants! Have you ever wondered how a giraffe’s heart powers its massive body or why their unique sleeping habits keep them alert? Explore how they...

Dive into the fascinating world of dolphins, exploring their significant differences from fish and understanding their remarkable intelligence. This educational journey contrasts dolphins with fish and sharks, highlighting their unique...

This video explores the fascinating intelligence of dolphins, comparing their cognitive abilities with other intelligent animals. Discover how dolphins demonstrate problem-solving skills, social behavior, use of tools, and the...

Explore the Cenozoic era, known as the Age of Mammals, which showcases the dramatic rise and diversification of mammalian life following the dinosaurs' extinction. This era, spanning from 65 million years ago to the present, has seen...

Journey back 65 million years to explore the catastrophic events that may have ended the age of dinosaurs. From the impact of a colossal asteroid to massive volcanic eruptions, discover how these monumental events shaped the fate of...

Adaptations are the ways in which organisms change over time in response to the changing demands of their environment. Through adaptation, organisms can develop certain physiological, behavioral, and structural traits gradually to...

Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Roe Deer in the series Mammals.

Explore the struggles of the critically endangered tree pangolin, facing habitat loss and illegal trade.

“Animal Categories” gives examples of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals and discusses how scientists group animals based on the animals’ characteristics.