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The Power of Cooperation: How Ants Teach Us About Teamwork
In this video, Allegra the Ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Through a story about volleyball, we learn how a group of children came together to fix their worn-out court by organizing, seeking donations,...
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Exploring the World of Hymenopterans: Ants, Wasps, and Bees
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of hymenopterans, which include ants, wasps, and bees. We learn about their diverse species, their organizational structure within colonies, and their unique characteristics and behaviors....
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Testing Ant Intelligence: Are Ants Smarter Than Humans?
In this experiment, our Testers compare the problem-solving abilities of ants and children. With the help of Audrey Dussotour from CNRS, they set up a test to see if a colony of ants can find the shortest path to food faster than a group...
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Landmarks - The Leshan Buddha
THE LESHAN BUDDHA THE MINJIANG RIVER IN SHICHUAN PROVINCE IS HOME TO ONE OF CHINA S GREAT TREASURES, DA FO, THE LESHAN BUDDHA. 160 KILOMETERS FROM CHENGDU CITY, THE STATUE OF MAITREYA BUDDHA OVERLOOKS THE BEAUTIFUL CONFLUENCE OF THE...
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Discovering the Fascinating World of Peacock Spiders
Discover the fascinating world of Peacock spiders, a species of jumping spider found in Australia. With their vibrant and colorful patterns, these tiny creatures capture our attention. Not only do they have the ability to change the...
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Exploring the World of Ants, Wasps, and Bees: Insects that Shape Our Ecosystems
This video provides a comprehensive overview of two important groups of hymenopteran insects: wasps and bees. It explores their social behaviors, nesting habits, diet, and unique characteristics. The video emphasizes the crucial role...
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The Incredible Strength of Ants
Why are tiny ants considered the strongest creatures in the world? An introduction to the square-cube law and why muscle mass (length3) will always outstrip strength (length2). Maths - Number A Twig Math Film....
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Reducing the spread of disease – Clip
Animals can get diseases too. See how an ant colony deals with a deadly fungus. Life processes - Humans and other animals - Reducing the spread of disease Learning Points Fungi can cause disease. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film...
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Invertebrate warriors
Why do some animals have tougher skins than others? Life processes - Variation and classification - Invertebrates Learning Points An exoskeleton protects and supports an invertebrate's body. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key...
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Chimps choosing materials
Discover how chimps use the materials in their forest habitat to help them eat and relax. Material processes - Classifying materials - Choosing suitable materials Learning Points An understanding of properties is useful when selecting...
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Farming food
How humans and some animals, such as ants, farm food to maintain their food supply. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Obtaining food Learning Points Farms are areas of land or water devoted to growing plants or...
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Why Do Ants Bump Into Each Other?
Ants touch each other head-on to identify and cooperate with other ants from their colonies. When two ants collide, they smell each other thoroughly to make sure that they belong to the same colony. Ants are surprisingly good at...
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DID YOU KNOW - Ants can carry over 50 times of their body weight
In this video, we uncover 10 fascinating facts about ants that will blow your mind! From their incredible anatomy and super strength to their complex social structures, ants are far more than just tiny insects. Discover the diverse...
PBS
The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction
Insects make up 80 percent of the world’s species, so it's not all that surprising we’ve occasionally made them into monsters in science fiction and horror. What is staggering is why the “big bug” subgenre took off in the 1950s. Find out...
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The Inner Workings of an Ant Colony: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
Step inside the bustling world of an ant colony and uncover the specialized roles that each ant plays to ensure the survival of their community. From worker ants tirelessly gathering food to queen ants devoted to egg-laying, this video...
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Ants: Earth's Tiny Environmental Engineers
Discover how ants play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by aerating the soil, recycling nutrients, and controlling pests. This video explores the various ways ants contribute to environmental balance, from soil...
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Ant Anatomy 101: The Super Sensors and Structures of Ants
Explore the detailed anatomy of ants, from their exoskeletons and compound eyes to their fast-moving mandibles. This video highlights how ants use their six legs, antennae, and other body parts to sense, survive, and interact within...
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Exploring the World of Ants: Strength, Society, and Survival
Dive into the fascinating world of ants and discover why these tiny creatures are some of nature's most impressive engineers and survivors. From their incredible strength, capable of lifting 50 times their weight, to their complex social...
Brave Wilderness
BITTEN by Giant Soldier Ants!
Coyote ventures deep into the heart of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula to get up close with one of the most complex, coordinated, and physically strong insect species on the planet... the leafcutter ant. These incredibly intelligent creatures...
Great Big Story
Tamanduas, Nature's skilled climbers on a delicate balance
Explore the world of tamanduas, the adept tree-climbing anteaters with unique defense mechanisms, facing threats in the wild.
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I WONDER - What Are Leafcutter Ants?
This video is answering the question of what are leafcutter ants.
Brave Wilderness
Monster Ant Chews to the Bone!
It's time for the massive mandibles of the Leaf Cutter Ant to be put to the test! In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica as he tracks down, catches, and experiences the bite of the leaf cutter ant!...
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Wildlife of Richmond Park
Richmond Park is home to an abundance of wildlife, from majestic Red Deer to Stag Beetles. Explore the biodiversity of this incredible ecosystem, and join us as we look for wildlife in Richmond Park. Red deer certainly leave their mark...
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Figurative Language: Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors
Mr. Griot examines some common idioms and identifies similes and metaphors.