Curated Video
Australia: Evolution’s Isolated Masterpiece
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...
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Exploring the Fascinating World of Lizards: From Komodo Dragons to Chameleons
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of lizards and their diverse characteristics. From limbless lizards with unique abilities to lizards that can change color and squirt blood from their eyes, we discover the incredible...
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Exploring the Differences: Wolves, Foxes, and Coyotes
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...
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Grupos de animales
Al observar las cosas que son iguales, podemos colocar a los animales en grupos.
Twig - Seres vivos - El reino animal - Agrupando los animales
Claves de aprendizaje
Podemos colocar a los animales en grupos según sus...
Curated Video
La teoría de la evolución: las pruebas
Cuando Darwin planteó por primera vez la teoría de la evolución por selección natural hace 150 años supuso una revolución. ¿Qué datos científicos respaldan esta teoría?
Twig - Biología - La adaptación y evolución - La teoría de la...
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Vertebrados
Averigua qué grupos de animales tienen espina dorsal.
Twig - Los procesos de la vida - Variación y clasificación - Vertebrados
Claves de aprendizaje
Los vertebrados son animales que tienen un espina o columna interna.
Los...
Science ABC
Are Birds Reptiles?
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...
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Komodo Dragon
Meet the komodo dragon – a powerful lizard with a formidable appetite. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Komodo dragons live on just a handful of Indonesian islands. The komodo dragon is the largest species of lizard in the...
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How Did Mammals Evolve?
An introduction to the ‘mammal-like reptiles’ that walked the Earth millions of years before the dinosaurs – and from which all modern-day mammals would eventually evolve. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Early reptiles split...
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How Did Birds Evolve?
They walked on two legs, laid their eggs in nests, and some even glided through the air – find out more about the theropod dinosaurs, from which all birds evolved. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film....
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How Did Reptiles Evolve?
Find out how reptiles evolved from early amphibians, and the adaptations that allowed them to thrive on dry land. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the...
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What is a Reptile?
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...
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Evolution: The Evidence
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...
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Labord's Chameleon
Find out how a short lifecycle helps the Labord’s chameleon survive Madagascar’s dry season. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Around half of all species of chameleon live in Madagascar. The Labord's chameleon has the shortest...
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Thorny Devil
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...
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Animal groups
By looking for things that are the same, we can group animals! Living things - Animal kingdom - Grouping animals Learning Points We can put animals into groups by looking for similarities and differences. Vertebrates can be divided into...
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Classification keys – Did you know?
Did you know that not all lizards lay eggs? Life processes - Variation and classification - Classification keys Learning Points Some reptiles give birth to live young instead of laying eggs. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...
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Vertebrates
Find out which groups of animals have backbones. Life processes - Variation and classification - Vertebrates Learning Points Vertebrates are animals with an internal backbone. Vertebrates can be divided into five groups with distinctive...
Bedtime History
Steve Irwin "The Crocodile Hunter" Biography For Kids
Learn about the world famous "Crocodile Hunter", from his childhood in Australia, to the making of his show that brought attention to the importance of wildlife conservation.
Brave Wilderness
Tug O' War with a Giant Crocodile
Do you have what it takes to be a staff member this zoo?! In this episode, the Brave Wilderness team splits up to take on three daring, yet essential tasks at the Australian Reptile Park. Trent takes on a spine-tingling mission, as he...
Curated Video
Are Birds Reptiles?
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...
Wonderscape
Amazing Abilities of Lizards
Discover the incredible traits and survival skills of lizards, from the wall-climbing gecko to the water-walking basilisk. Learn about their diverse habitats, unique defenses, and fascinating behaviors, including their diet, hibernation...
Wonderscape
The Living Dinosaurs: Birds and Their Ancient Ancestors
Discover how not all dinosaurs went extinct and how their closest relatives, birds, are still alive today. Learn about the connection between ancient feathered dinosaurs and modern birds, and explore how these true survivors managed to...
Wonderscape
The World of Dinosaurs: Life in a Prehistoric Era
Journey back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, from the sweltering deserts to lush tropical rainforests. Discover fascinating facts about the T. Rex, the king of the late Cretaceous era, and learn about its size, hunting...