Instructional Video5:26
Bizarre Beasts

The Platypus is Missing This Major Organ

Pre-K - Higher Ed
You might think you know why the platypus is a bizarre beast. Maybe you know that it lays eggs, that the males have venomous spurs on their ankles, and that it can sense electricity with its bill. But do you know the most bizarre thing...
Instructional Video5:50
Bizarre Beasts

Horses Are Weirder Than You Thought

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Welcome back to the third episode of our new format for Bizarre Beasts, which we're calling Season Zero. Over the next year, we will be remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers.
Instructional Video6:21
Bizarre Beasts

Spiny Mice Have Bones in Their Skin

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In the evolutionary arms race between predator and prey, mammals have mostly gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to body armor.

There are, of course, a few exceptions to this rule... And that makes these super-healing...
Instructional Video9:07
Bizarre Beasts

This Furry Potato Is An Evolutionary Mystery

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Hyraxes are furry potatoes that look a lot like rodents, but at the mammal family reunion, you won’t find them sitting by the groundhogs and chinchillas. Instead, their actual cousins are elephants and sea cows…and we’re not sure which...
Instructional Video3:59
Wonderscape

The Fascinating Life of the Platypus: A Unique and Mysterious Creature

K - 5th
Science Kids Animals From Down Under - Australia's Furry And Feathered Friends V1-0004

The platypus, a unique and fascinating mammal found in Australia, is a monotreme that lays eggs and produces milk to feed its young. With a...
Instructional Video3:04
Curated Video

Sri Lanka - Explore the Wonders of Yala National Park

12th - Higher Ed
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....
Instructional Video1:28
Curated Video

Endangered Red Wolves Receive Dental Treatment to Save the Species

6th - Higher Ed
Thanks to some incredible breeding and reintroduction programs, red wolves, the world’s most endangered wolf species, that are native only to the United States, are slowly growing back in numbers. One of these programs, at the Point...
Instructional Video2:04
Curated Video

This Animal Is Closely Related to the Elephant!

6th - Higher Ed
Trace the connection between these unlikely animal relatives along with San Diego Zoo's Olivia Degn.
Instructional Video2:04
Curated Video

This Unusual Animals Are Cousins Of Another Very Specific Animal

6th - Higher Ed
Trace the connection between these unlikely animal relatives along with San Diego Zoo's Olivia Degn.
Instructional Video2:04
Curated Video

Can You Guess What Animals Are Closely Related to Elephants?

6th - Higher Ed
Trace the connection between these unlikely animal relatives along with San Diego Zoo's Olivia Degn.
Instructional Video1:10
Curated Video

Creatures That Look The Same As They Did Millions Of Years Ago

6th - Higher Ed
From the coelacanth to the cockroach, these "living fossil" creatures haven't changed much in millions or even hundreds of millions of years.
Instructional Video8:45
Curated Video

What Can We Learn at the Zoo?

Pre-K - 5th
A perfect kids learning video about animals. What is a Zoo? A Zoo is a place where you can go and view animals from a safe distance. Many of the animals in the zoo are wild animals from all around the world. These zoos usually house...
Instructional Video8:06
Curated Video

Mammals: the Adaptable Animal Family

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Mammals are a warm-blooded family capable of living in every environment on Earth, from icy tundras to vast oceans. Characterized by fur or hair, live births, and nurturing their young, mammals range from land giants like elephants—led...
Instructional Video6:13
Curated Video

Australia: Evolution’s Isolated Masterpiece

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Over 80% of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth, a result of its ancient separation from Antarctica during the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana. As Australia drifted northward into warmer, drier climates, its...
Instructional Video1:41
Great Big Story

The plight of the tree pangolin, conservation and challenges

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the struggles of the critically endangered tree pangolin, facing habitat loss and illegal trade.
Instructional Video5:14
Curated Video

Exploring the World of Fish: Anatomy, Behavior, and Classification

3rd - 12th
This video provides an overview of different sea creatures, explaining which ones are fish and which ones are mammals. It also delves into the anatomy and characteristics of fish, including their fins, circulatory system, feeding habits,...
Instructional Video16:24
Curated Video

Evolution & Classification of Life | From Single Celled Bacteria to Humans

6th - Higher Ed
Evolution & Classification of Life | From Single Celled Bacteria to Humans
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Exploring the Differences: Wolves, Foxes, and Coyotes

3rd - 12th
In this video, we explore the differences between wolves, foxes, and coyotes. We learn that coyotes are smaller than wolves, weighing between 20 and 50 lbs. Foxes, on the other hand, are the smallest of the three, with a size slightly...
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

Swimming with the Gentle Giants: Exploring the Fascinating World of Manatees

3rd - 12th
In this video, viewers are taken on a journey from outer space to the waters of Earth to learn about the fascinating manatees. These gentle marine mammals, often called sea cows, are the largest herbivores in the ocean and closely...
Instructional Video5:38
Curated Video

Discovering the Fascinating World of Dolphins

3rd - 12th
Dolphins are fascinating and intelligent mammals that captivate us with their playful nature and unique abilities. From their separate orifices for breathing and eating to their individual whistles for communication, dolphins showcase...
Instructional Video19:02
Debunked

Could A Mammal As Big As King Kong Ever Exist

9th - 12th
Could King Kong ever evolve to exist? Could we simply scale up a gorilla? How and where could this giant ape develop? Join us as we explore the science behind the king of monsters!
Instructional Video3:16
Curated Video

Double Yolk Eggs - Part 2

3rd - 12th
Dr. Boyd gives his trick for finding double yolk eggs.
Instructional Video7:50
Veritasium

I Vacuum Venom from the World's Deadliest Spider

9th - Higher Ed
In this video, we demonstrate how to extract venom from male funnel-web spiders, which are highly venomous and native to Australia. The venom is used to create life-saving anti-venom for human bites. Funnel-web spiders are dangerous,...
Instructional Video10:08
Curated Video

Exploring the World of Rodents: From Rats to Hamsters

3rd - 12th
In this video, the teacher discusses various types of rodents, their characteristics, habitats, and ecological roles. The video also clarifies misconceptions about otters and other animals being rodents. It provides interesting facts...