Ecosystems are finely balanced environments. The introduction of 'invader' plant species can be disastrous for biodiversity. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Protecting diverse delicate habitats from invading species is difficult....

Some plants don't need both a male and female to reproduce - they can do it alone. Which plants can do this and how do they manage it? Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants use a variety of methods to reproduce. Methods include...

Examples of physical and behavioural adaptations which allow plants and animals to survive in some of the most challenging habitats on Earth. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Animals and plants survive in diverse...

Darwin's theory of Natural Selection reveals an intense struggle for existence: a constant fight between individuals, species, and their physical environment, where only the fittest survive. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning...

Journey into the chloroplast, where photosynthesis takes place, to learn how plants convert sunlight into usable chemical energy - one of the most vital processes on Earth. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Leaves are small...

How are new species created? An insight into the key evolutionary processes, played out over many generations, which lead to speciation. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. We all originate from a single cell, so why...

How do plants reproduce? How is pollen dispersed and how does it develop into a seed? Discover the vital role flowers play in plant reproduction. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Flowers are the reproductive part of most plants. The...

Discover the parts of plants necessary for reproduction, and the methods by which pollen is carried between flowers. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants reproduce in various ways. Sexual reproduction occurs using male and female...

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...

From orchids that mimic the appearance of bees to the carrion flower which smells like rotting meat, discover the devious world of the plant mimic. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Some plants use mimicry to aid reproduction or...

Discover the remarkable characteristics that make this odd-looking reptile well adapted for life in the desert. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. The thorny devil is a small lizard native to Australia. The thorny devil can suck...

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...

The chemical reactions that occur in all living cells to extract, convert, and use the energy from food, to fuel all other cell processes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...

Any living system, such as a plant or animal, that can respond to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and can maintain a stable internal condition in a changing environment. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60...

What is it? ... These are identical twins!
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A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The...

Did you know that the seahorse is the only male animal that gives birth to its young?
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Find out about the extraordinary life cycle of the Pilobolus fungus.
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All living things reproduce.


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Did you know that not all lizards lay eggs?
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Some reptiles give birth to


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What's that noise? ... It's an elk. <br<b<br/>r/>/>


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A Twig Tidbit Film - W<br/>hat’s that noise? The children have to identify an object from its
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What's that noise? ... It's a hummingbird.
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A Twig Tidbit Film - What’s that noise? The children have
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Six creatures are shown on screen, three of them have inherited characteristics ... but which ones?
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A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The...

Four plants are shown on screen, but which is the odd one out?
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A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which...

Learn how pollination happens.
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What is natural selection and how does it work?
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