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A Lot About Axolotls! | SciShow Kids
Axolotls are amazing pets! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn about why axolotls have feathery gills and live in water, and how to protect their natural habitat. First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Idea:...
SciShow
The Salamander That Refuses to Grow Up
If you hear the word “baby-faced” you might picture a doe-eyed celebrity who never seems to age. But, really, you should be thinking of the axolotl. However, it is possible to transform these otherwise forever-babies, causing them to...
SciShow
Beware the Bug Spit: How Spittlebugs Accidentally Doom Plants
Ever wondered what makes those balls of white foam you sometimes find clinging to plants? Spittlebugs create these bubbly cocoons after feeding on a plant’s fluids; but unfortunately, their eating habits help transmit a deadly bacteria...
SciShow Kids
Fireflies: Nature’s Baffling Blinkers Animal | Science for Kids
Have you ever wondered how fireflies twinkle and blink on lovely summer nights? Join Jessi and Squeaks at the fort to learn their secret!
TED-Ed
These salamanders snack on each other (but don't die) | Luis Zambrano
Axolotls are one of science's most studied animals. Why, you ask? These extraordinary salamanders are masters of regeneration: they can flawlessly regenerate body parts ranging from amputated limbs and crushed spines to parts of their...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why are there so many insects? - Murry Gans
If insects suddenly morphed into large beings and decided to wage war on us, there's no doubt that humans would lose. There are an estimated 10 quintillion individual insects on earth, outnumbering humans by more than a billion to one....
SciShow
The Salamander That Refuses to Grow Up
If you hear the word “baby-faced” you might picture a doe-eyed celebrity who never seems to age. But, really, you should be thinking of the axolotl. However, it is possible to transform these otherwise forever-babies, causing them to...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The weird and wonderful metamorphosis of the butterfly - Franziska Bauer
In order to become a butterfly, a caterpillar's body dissolves almost completely and is rebuilt from its own juices. Butterflies are just a few of the 800,000 insect species that transition from larvae to adults through complete...
Crash Course
Complex Animals: Annelids & Arthropods - CrashCourse Biology
Hank continues our exploration of animal phyla with the more complexly organized annelida and arthropoda, and a biolography on insects.
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How Does Bug Soup Become a Butterfly?
A caterpillar hatches from an egg, makes a cocoon, and emerges a fully-grown, beautiful butterfly. But, during its time in the cocoon, the caterpillar melts its body into bug goo... then even weirder stuff happens.
SciShow Kids
Be a Rock Detective!
Did you know that of all of the rocks in the world, there are only 3 main kinds? What are they? And how can you tell them apart? Jessi and Squeaks show you how you can become a rock detective!
Curated Video
Poison Arrow Frog
This brightly-coloured frog lays its eggs on the ground and must climb high into the rainforest canopy to transport its young to a watery nursery. How? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Poison arrow frogs have poisonous skin,...
Curated Video
What is an Amphibian?
An introduction to amphibian life. How do amphibians differ from other land vertebrates? And why they are still so dependent on water to survive? Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Amphibians follow a two-stage life cycle: a...
Curated Video
What is a life cycle?
Humans, frogs and poppies all have very different life cycles. Life processes - Living processes - Life cycles Learning Points The stages of development from birth to death are known as a life cycle. Metamorphosis is part of some life...
Wonderscape
The Wonders of Life Cycles: From Birth to Renewal
Uncover the miraculous journey of life cycles, observing how organisms like humans, butterflies, and plants grow, change, and reproduce. Biology Terms part 2
Curated Video
British Wildlife: Newts
There are three native newt species in the UK; smooth, palmate and great crested newts. Smooth newts are the most widespread species, common throughout the UK. They are most active around dusk and dawn, feeding on a wide variety of...
Curated Video
How Does A Caterpillar Become a Butterfly? | The Butterfly Metamorphosis Song | KLT WILD
Let's learn all about how caterpillars become butterflies!
Curated Video
Discovering the Magical World of Butterflies
This video provides a delightful and informative look into the world of butterflies, showcasing their colorful wings, unique life cycle, and intricate details up close. Viewers will learn about the stages of a butterfly's transformation...
Curated Video
Purpose of Metamorphosis
A video entitled “The Purpose of Metamorphosis” which describes how metamorphosis functions in the life cycles of some insects.
Visual Learning Systems
Characteristics of Amphibians
Join us as we uncover the defining characteristics of amphibians, such as their unique life cycle and their ability to breathe through their skin. Discover the incredible process of metamorphosis, where tadpoles transform into adult...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Amphibians
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of amphibians. We discuss their unique physical characteristics, their interesting adaptations, and their remarkable life cycle. This video is part of the 9-part series, Complex Animals.
Learning Mole
Insect Growth and Breeding
This video will take students through how insects breed and reproduce.
Bizarre Beasts
The Frog That Swallowed Its Young
Australian ground frogs take the standard weirdness of frog reproduction and development to the next level...and then to the next-next level.