Instructional Video8:55
SciShow

5 Toxins Animals Steal For Themselves

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:58
SciShow Kids

Viewer Mail from Scotland! Science for Kids

K - 5th
Join Jessi and Squeaks as they answer questions in the first viewer mail episode from SciShow Kids!
Instructional Video12:36
SciShow

SciShow Talk Show: Ecology Project International & Serpentina the Rubber Boa

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video10:10
SciShow

6 Animals Living Their Best Lives in Cities | Synurbic Species

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video9:55
SciShow

The Moth That Drinks Bird Tears & 6 Other Absurd Diets

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:17
SciShow

Why Are There No Sea Snakes in the Atlantic

12th - Higher Ed
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?
Instructional Video1:33
MinuteEarth

Why are Snakes so Creepy?

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video26:28
SciShow

Snakes: Scaly, Serpentine Sensations!

12th - Higher Ed
What is it about snakes that intrigues us so much? Is it their deadly venom, their spongey mouths, or their international travel?
Instructional Video13:33
SciShow

SciShow Talk Show: Ellen Whittle on Bats, and Carlos the Sinaloan Milk Snake

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video8:54
SciShow

7 Ridiculous Feats of Strength in the Animal Kingdom

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video12:11
SciShow

From Hognoses to Spider Tails: 6 Sublime Snakes

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video4:37
TED-Ed

Can you cheat death by solving this riddle? | Shravan S K

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:30
SciShow

Can Feeling the Love Save Lions? | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Can you feel the love tonight? Hopefully scientists can make this the case for the growing numbers of lions in animal sanctuaries.
Instructional Video4:25
SciShow

There’s a Venom For That

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video5:16
SciShow

No Hips, No Problem: Better Hip Replacements From Snakes

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:08
Be Smart

Venomous Creatures: The Evolution and Impact of Animal Venoms

12th - Higher Ed
Venom comes in all different types, so here's everything you'll ever need to know.
Instructional Video2:31
SciShow

That’s Not A Spider: It’s a SNAKE!

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video4:54
SciShow

Behold—Poisonous Snakes! (Yes, You Read That Right)

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video10:49
SciShow

7 of Australia's Most Terrifying Inhabitants

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video10:01
PBS

FAQs From Our First Year

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:52
SciShow

The Baller Rat That Kicks Rattlesnakes in the Face

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video3:00
SciShow

Snakes Use Their Spongy Mouths to Drink

12th - Higher Ed
Snakes don’t have lips, they can't lap up water, and they don’t grab mouthfuls of water and tip their heads back to swallow, so how do they drink? Turns out, some snakes have sponge-mouths that literally soak up water!
Instructional Video5:31
SciShow

What Happens When a Venomous Snake Bites Itself?

12th - Higher Ed
Venomous snakes produce some of the world’s deadliest substances, so they have to be pretty careful about how they use it. But what happens if they accidentally inject themselves with their own harmful cocktail?
Instructional Video4:10
SciShow Kids

How Do Snakes Smell With Their Tongues? | Amazing Animal Senses! | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
Mister Brown and Squeaks learn all about why snakes stick out their tongues! Did you know that their tongues actually help snakes smell?? First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The way...