SciShow
Heat-Seekers: Harnessing the Infrared Senses of Animals
These animals can detect heat through some fascinating biological mechanisms, and they are proving to be boons to the scientific community.
SciShow Kids
Why Don’t Animals Need Sunscreen?
You should always wear sunscreen when you're playing outside, but you may have noticed that animals are outside all the time and they don't need sunscreen. Why?
SciShow
Why Are We Afraid of the Dark?
Lots of kids are afraid of the dark, and some adults still can't stand sleeping in the complete darkness. But why are we afraid of it?
SciShow
5 Toxins Animals Steal For Themselves
Thievery is a known survival strategy in the wild. But you couldn’t steal a toxin...or could you? Meet 5 animals that turn someone else’s poison into their own weapon of choice. PORE-FORMING TOXINS 0:50 BIRDS-FOOT TREFOIL 2:45 SIX-SPOT...
SciShow Kids
Viewer Mail from Scotland! Science for Kids
Join Jessi and Squeaks as they answer questions in the first viewer mail episode from SciShow Kids!
SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: Ecology Project International & Serpentina the Rubber Boa
This week on the SciShow Talk Show Haley Hanson joins us from Ecology Project International to talk about how they bring high school students into the field to help with research and learn about ecology and conservation. Then Jessi from...
SciShow
6 Animals Living Their Best Lives in Cities | Synurbic Species
When humans build a city, most species in the area tend to disappear. But there are some, called synurbic species, that are living their best lives in our concrete jungles.
SciShow
The Moth That Drinks Bird Tears & 6 Other Absurd Diets
These organisms don’t just dabble in out-of-the-box delicacies, they make some really bizarre dietary choices! Chapters View all FRUIT-EATING CROCODILES 0:57 SNAIL-SLURPING SNAKES 3:14 SHELL-CRUNCHING CATERPILLAR 5:31 PORTA-POTTY PITCHER...
SciShow
Why Are There No Sea Snakes in the Atlantic
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest on Earth, and yet there are no sea snake populations to be found there. What’s keeping aquatic serpents from making a home in these waters?
MinuteEarth
Why are Snakes so Creepy?
Snakes occupy a special place in the human brain because they’re so weird. __________________________________________ FYI: We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more about this topic, here are some keywords...
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Snakes: Scaly, Serpentine Sensations!
What is it about snakes that intrigues us so much? Is it their deadly venom, their spongey mouths, or their international travel?
SciShow
SciShow Talk Show: Ellen Whittle on Bats, and Carlos the Sinaloan Milk Snake
This week on the SciShow Talk Show Ellen Whittle talks about her thesis research on bats and how they use artificial structures as roosts. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders joins the show with Carlos, the Sinaloan Milk Snake. Chapters View...
SciShow
7 Ridiculous Feats of Strength in the Animal Kingdom
You're probably already familiar with some of the more common examples of super strong animals, like the crocodile with its powerful bite or the leafcutter ant's impressive overhead carry. However, there are lots of lesser-known animals...
SciShow
From Hognoses to Spider Tails: 6 Sublime Snakes
Snakes aren’t just muscle-y danger noodles. They're extremely diverse, and some have really weird, unique adaptations that we could all probably appreciate a little more.
TED-Ed
Can you cheat death by solving this riddle? | Shravan S K
You and your best friend Bill are the greatest bards in the kingdom— but maybe not the brightest. Your hit song has insulted the king and now you're slated for execution. Luckily, Death is a connoisseur of most excellent music and has...
SciShow
Can Feeling the Love Save Lions? | SciShow News
Can you feel the love tonight? Hopefully scientists can make this the case for the growing numbers of lions in animal sanctuaries.
SciShow
There’s a Venom For That
In the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, we might be able to find new treatments by looking at some of the world’s most venomous snakes.
SciShow
No Hips, No Problem: Better Hip Replacements From Snakes
If you want to make a better hip replacement, who better to turn to than… a snake? While these hip-less creatures might seem like a weird choice for help with this particular issue, a major part of creating comfortable, long-lasting...
Be Smart
Venomous Creatures: The Evolution and Impact of Animal Venoms
Venom comes in all different types, so here's everything you'll ever need to know.
SciShow
That’s Not A Spider: It’s a SNAKE!
Lots of animals pretend to be other animals to lure in their pray, but the spider-tailed viper takes this to an almost unbelievable level.
SciShow
7 of Australia's Most Terrifying Inhabitants
If you've spent any time on the internet, you know that Australia is host to all sorts of horrible spiders and snakes. But that doesn't even begin to cover the myriad of dangerous, sometimes deadly, plants and animals you might encounter...
SciShow
Behold—Poisonous Snakes! (Yes, You Read That Right)
While it’s true that most snakes aren’t considered poisonous, there definitely are poisonous snakes, with poison for their predators and venom for their prey.
PBS
FAQs From Our First Year
Over the first season of PBS Eons, we've explored the history of Earth from the very origins of life right up to the Cenozoic Era that we're in now. To celebrate our first anniversary together, we'd like to answer some of your most...
SciShow
The Baller Rat That Kicks Rattlesnakes in the Face
This small animal might seem like a run-of-the-mill rodent at first, but its huge back legs can produce kicks hard enough to let it rumble with rattlesnakes looking for a meal.