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7 Bizarre Uses for Animal Secretions

12th - Higher Ed
You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...
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6 Species Unlike Anything Else | Evolutionary Loners

12th - Higher Ed
What happens when a species is the only of its kind? This phenomenon is called a monospecific taxon. Studying these special species can help us better understand not just those sparse groups, but all life on this planet! Join Olivia...
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If There's Acid Rain, Is There Basic Rain?

12th - Higher Ed
You've probably heard of acid rain: rain that's more acidic than normal because of pollution in the atmosphere. But, if rain can become more acidic, shouldn't it also be able to become more basic?
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Do Animals Cry?

12th - Higher Ed
Plenty of animals have tears that moisturize their eyes. But does that mean they’re sad? Quick Questions explains!
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7 New Species Discovered in Cities

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists are discovering new species at the bottom of the ocean and deep in the rainforest, but there are also plenty of new animals being discovered in cities around the world!
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5 Strange Cases of Animal Rain

12th - Higher Ed
You might want a really sturdy umbrella to dig into this video, because we’re discussing 5 animals that have a tendency to rain down from the sky and the reasons we think this might be happening!
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5 Animals That Sleep Too Much (and One That Might Not Need To)

12th - Higher Ed
In the animal kingdom, sleeping can be dangerous. Lying completely motionless and unconscious for hours at a time is just asking for trouble. There are, however, some sleepy risk-takers who spend almost all of their days snoozing.
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10 of the Strangest Prehistoric Creatures

12th - Higher Ed
We know what the dinosaurs looked like thanks to fossils, but have you seen some of these wild creatures? Join Michael Aranda for a new episode of SciShow and take a closer look at some of the strangest-looking animals evolution has...
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The Wonders of Working with Animals

12th - Higher Ed
Jessi and Augusto from Animal Wonders talk with Hank about how they got their really cool jobs. Plus they introduce Hank to a Mali uromastyx!
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Why These Squirrels Destroy Their Brains Every Winter

12th - Higher Ed
It seems like a terrible idea to destroy and rebuild your own brain, but that is exactly what some ground squirrels are doing all winter long.
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Why Don’t Jellyfish Look Like That?

12th - Higher Ed
When you think of a jellyfish, do you imagine an angelic stingy blob? That's just one stage of the life of a jelly!
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Why Are Puppy Eyes So Irresistible?

12th - Higher Ed
It’s so easy to forgive a dog, especially when they start with those puppy dog eyes. As it turns out, those puppy dog eyes and the effect they have are no accident and the result of centuries of domestication.
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Why Do These Animals Get Tied Up in Knots?

12th - Higher Ed
Ready your puns, viewers! From sick worm kings to uncomfortable floating snakes, today's episode is all about four types of animals that can get tied up in knots (either intentionally or...knot).
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Why Animals Take Care of Other Animals' Young

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know that some species take care of young that are not their own? This surprising practice is called alloparenting, and it’s been observed in animals from otters, like Rosa and Selka, to birds to baboons!
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What is Taxonomy and Why is it So Complicated?

12th - Higher Ed
The classification of animal groups is essential to the the development of modern biology—but it's extremely complicated. Trying to shoehorn the messy, complicated web of interrelationships that is biology into neat boxes has resulted in...
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Monogamy

12th - Higher Ed
Hank examines the zoological definition of monogamy, as well as some other breeding strategies that animals use.
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Cougar Stress: SciShow Talk Show

12th - Higher Ed
Lara Brenner talks about her research on how stressed cougars are and how the public views them. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders joins the show with Seraphina the red fox!
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Butt Chat? Why These Primates Communicate With Their Rear Ends

12th - Higher Ed
Have you ever wondered why some primates have such a red, prominent rear end? Turns out that many monkeys use their bums for communication! Learn all about this butt chat in this episode of SciShow!
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6 Animals with Oddly Human Behavior

12th - Higher Ed
According to research, some animals act in ways that seem oddly similar to the things we do.
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Why Scurvy Doesn't Make Sense to Science

12th - Higher Ed
Scurvy isn't just a silly word used by pirates- it's actually a serious disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C that still occurs today! But did you know that our distant ancestors could make their own Vitamin C, making it impossible to...
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Why Frogs Sometimes Fall From the Sky

12th - Higher Ed
It doesn't seem possible, but animal rain is definitely real, and there is an actual scientific explanation for it... probably.
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When Sex is Hard

12th - Higher Ed
When it comes to sex things can be complicated, but for the three species we are looking at today, sex is really hard.
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What's Up With That Russian Vaccine? | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
You might be wondering what we know about Sputnik V, the world’s first vaccine for widespread use against COVID-19. Well, so is everyone. Many experts are skeptical as to whether the vaccine actually works, because it’s been tested in a...
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Tornado Talk with Mark Heyka

12th - Higher Ed
Hank sits down with local meteorologist Mark Heyka for a 100% chance of fun as they discuss tornados and weather phenomenons. Then Jessi from Animal Wonders comes on to show off a pair of adorable sugar gliders.