SciShow
Why Do Roosters Crow?
Michael Aranda goes to the barnyard to answer one of the most frequently asked questions about animals: Why do roosters crow? Short answer: Because they're jerks. Longer answer: They're jerks that tend to get noticed more than the other...
MinuteEarth
How To Hear Halfway Around The World
Sounds in the ocean can travel more than 10,000 miles - that's halfway around the world! Here's how.
SciShow
Foxes Might Use Magnetic Fields to Hunt
How do foxes know where to pounce when they can't see their prey? There's evidence they're using the Earth's magnetic field to help.
Crash Course
Animal Behavior - CrashCourse Biology
Hank and his cat Cameo help teach us about animal behavior and how we can discover why animals do the things they do.
Bozeman Science
AP Biology Lab 11: Animal Behavior
Paul Andersen introduces the concept of ethology and contrasts kinesis and taxis. He explains the importance of courtship rituals in fruit flies. He finally shows you how to use a choice chamber to study behavior in pill bugs.
SciShow
How Do Animals Change Color?
Changing colors -- it’s not just for chameleons! Many species of octopuses, squid and cuttlefish can do it, as well as a few insects, and even mammals and birds. Find out what feats of biology different animals use to change their...
Bozeman Science
Animal Behavior
Paul Andersen steps you through eight types of animal behavior. He starts by defining ethology and explaining that behavior varies from innate to learned. He discusses each of the following with examples; instinct, fixed action pattern,...
Great Big Story
Unveiling the mantis shrimp, nature's vivid viewer
Dive into the colorful world of the mantis shrimp, a creature with unmatched visual prowess and striking abilities, making it a formidable hunter.
Great Big Story
Sea lions as companions, wild encounters
Dive into the world of sea lions in the Pacific Northwest, where these majestic creatures display playful and dog-like behaviors.
Great Big Story
Kathy Streeter, revolutionizing marine mammal training
Explore Kathy Streeter's unique, non-food based training methods with seals at the New England Aquarium.
Great Big Story
Inside the wild, spy creatures reveal animal secrets
Discover the innovative approach to wildlife filming that brings viewers closer to nature.
Wonderscape
Understanding Echolocation: How Animals Use Sound to See
Explore the fascinating phenomenon of echolocation, where animals such as bats and dolphins use sound waves to navigate their surroundings and perceive objects. Learn about the remarkable abilities of these creatures and the scientific...
Curated Video
Taming the Untameable: Training Wildlife for Extraordinary Feats
Dive into the captivating world of animal training with Diana Antoine, a daring artist who kisses crocodiles, and Pierre Cadéac, a seasoned trainer of wild boars for film. Uncover the techniques used in conditioning these wild animals...
Curated Video
Animal Myths Uncovered: Cucumbers, Frozen Fish, and Painting Elephants
This segment demystifies popular animal videos, including cats terrified of cucumbers, a fish that 'comes back to life' after being frozen, and an elephant that paints. Learn the biological and behavioral truths behind these viral...
Curated Video
Animal Self-Awareness and Sleep Secrets
Can animals recognize themselves in a mirror? Why do some animals sleep standing up? Explore the cognitive abilities and unique sleep adaptations of various species, from domestic pets to wild giraffes. This segment highlights the...
Curated Video
Unveiling Animal Communication: Beyond Human Language
Discover the fascinating ways animals communicate with each other and with humans. Explore how dogs use body language and olfactory cues to interact, the complex vocal systems of Campbell's mona monkeys that resemble human language, and...
Great Big Story
Unveiling the Mantis Shrimp, nature's vivid viewer
Dive into the colorful world of the mantis shrimp, a creature with unmatched visual prowess and striking abilities, making it a formidable hunter.
Curated Video
The Animal Within: Uncovering Human Instincts
Explore the primal instincts that connect humans with the animal kingdom. This fascinating documentary delves into the survival and reproductive behaviors that humans share with animals, demonstrating our innate responses to fear and...
Great Big Story
Sea lions as companions, wild encounters
Dive into the world of sea lions in the Pacific Northwest, where these majestic creatures display playful and dog-like behaviors.
Curated Video
Unlikely Friends: Exploring Extraordinary Animal Cohabitations
Dive into the world of unexpected animal friendships, from a lion befriending a dog to a hen mothering a duck. This video explores the curious dynamics of interspecies relationships and the scientific explanations behind them, showcasing...
Curated Video
Decoding Canine Intelligence: Insights into Dogs' Cognitive Skills
Explore the fascinating cognitive abilities of dogs as we delve into experiments and training sessions demonstrating their reasoning capabilities. This video highlights how dogs can analyze situations, make decisions, and display...
Curated Video
British Wildlife: Red Squirrels
Red squirrels inhabit coniferous forests and deciduous woodlands in Scotland, Northumberland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Lake District. The Red Squirrel is the UK’s only native species of squirrel, and was once common across the...
Great Big Story
Yuni the Binturong, a unique rainforest dweller
Dive into the world of the binturong, a creature with a blend of bear, cat, and monkey traits.
Great Big Story
Kathy Streeter, Revolutionizing Marine Mammal Training
Explore Kathy Streeter's unique, non-food based training methods with seals at the New England Aquarium.