TED-Ed
TED-Ed: David Ian Howe: A brief history of dogs
Since their emergence over 200,000 years ago, modern humans have established communities all over the planet. But they didn't do it alone. Whatever corner of the globe you find humans in today, you're likely to find another species as...
SciShow
The Search for Tasmanian Tigers Continues
The Tasmanian tiger was officially declared extinct in 1986, but there are some who still hold out hope.
Bozeman Science
Niche
Paul Andersen explains the niche. He gives three different pronunciations and two different definitions. He then discusses the competitive exclusion principle and the idea that a niche cannot be shared by two species.
SciShow
Why Are Puppy Eyes So Irresistible?
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.
TED Talks
TED: For more wonder, rewild the world | George Monbiot
Wolves were once native to the US' Yellowstone National Park -- until hunting wiped them out. But when, in 1995, the wolves began to come back (thanks to an aggressive management program), something interesting happened: the rest of the...
SciShow
When Three Species Combine Multi-Species Hybrids
Hybrid organisms are rare, and most end up sterile, like mules. But sometimes, three or more species come together to create multi-species hybrids, and they can and have been really useful.
SciShow
Where Did Werewolf Myths Come From
Werewolves might not be real, but the myths about them could have come from real scientific phenomena, like a misunderstanding of certain illnesses.
Bozeman Science
LS2D - Social Interactions and Group Behavior
In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of social interactions and group behavior. Organisms live in groups because it overs them greater success and has been selected for through natural selection. Some groups are stable and...
Bozeman Science
Populations
Paul Andersen explains how populations interact in an ecosystem. The symbiosis of several populations is based on effects that may be neutral, positive, or negative. Interactions like mutualism, commensalism and parasitism are included....
SciShow
Predators & Prey | SciShow Talk Show
Dr. Mark Hebblewhite comes to the SciShow studio to talk to Hank about his research into ungulate herbivores and their predator-prey relationships with a variety of carnivores.
SciShow Kids
3 Amazing Facts About Dogs!
Even if you have a dog of your own, we bet you don’t know these three amazing things about our furry best friends!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: From the top of the food chain down: Rewilding our world - George Monbiot
Our planet was once populated by megafauna, big top-of-the-food-chain predators that played their part in balancing our ecosystems. When those megafauna disappear, the result is a "trophic cascade," where every part of the ecosystem...
MinuteEarth
MinuteEarth Explains: Cats vs Dogs
In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we learn more about the planet’s two favorite pets.
SciShow
Dire Wolves Were Real! But Not Wolves
When you hear the words dire wolf, your mind might jump to Game of Thrones or Dungeons and Dragons, but dire wolves are not just in the realm of fantasy and fiction. They were real animals that lived during the last Ice Age, and we're...
Be Smart
Dogs and Humans: A 30,000-Year Friendship (ft. MinuteEarth)
Of all the species that humans have domesticated, dogs are our oldest animal friends. But how did a group of wolves become the furry pup at the end of the bed? New research is finally unlocking the paw-in-hand evolution of dogs and...
SciShow
Humpbacks Might Be the Superheroes of the Sea
We don’t expect animals to act in a way that doesn’t directly benefit their species. But humpback whales are willing to take on one of their few natural predators to become the heroes of the ocean!
Bozeman Science
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Paul Andersen differentiates between biotic and abiotic factors. He explains how both abiotic and biotic factors can affect organisms at the level of the cell, the population and even the ecosystem. The complexities of biofilms,...
Crash Course
Community Ecology II: Predators - Crash Course Ecology
Hank gets to the more violent part of community ecology by describing predation and the many ways prey organisms have developed to avoid it.
SciShow
3 Animals That Keep Their Whole Ecosystem Together
What do gray wolves, elephants, and parrotfish have in common? They're all keystone species, which means they have an especially large impact on their habitat. SciShow explores how these animals keep their ecosystems running.
SciShow
10 Discoveries Made in National Parks
Thanks to The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in partnership with American Express, for sponsoring this video celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service! Now through July 5th, you can help your favorite park win an...
Crash Course
Coyote and Raven, American Tricksters: Crash Course World Mythology
Mike Rugnetta continues to teach you about Tricksters in myth, and this time we're headed to the Americas. Coyote and Raven appear in stories from many Native American groups, and more often than not, they're tricky. They're also often...
Curated Video
Exploring the Differences: Wolves, Foxes, and Coyotes
In this video, we explore the differences between wolves, foxes, and coyotes. We learn that coyotes are smaller than wolves, weighing between 20 and 50 lbs. Foxes, on the other hand, are the smallest of the three, with a size slightly...
Curated Video
The Power of Knowledge
In this video, Jade the Giraffe interviews Wolfgang the Wolf, who dispels myths and shares his knowledge about wolves. They discuss the importance of being open to learning, the role of female wolves in the pack, and the value of seeking...
Curated Video
Only In Germany 14 - Wolves Bottle Feeding
Wolves Bottle Feeding:Two young wolves are bottle-fed at a local park, providing a heartwarming glimpse into the care of these majestic creatures.