PBS
When the Synapsids Struck Back
Synapsids were the world’s first-ever terrestrial megafauna but the vast majority of these giants were doomed to extinction. However some lived on, keeping a low profile among the dinosaurs. And now our world is the way it is because of...
PBS
When Giant Hypercarnivores Prowled Africa
These hyaenodonts gave the world some of its largest terrestrial, carnivorous mammals ever known. And while these behemoths were the apex predators of their time, they were no match for a changing world.
PBS
The Forgotten Story of the Beardogs
Because of their strange combination of bear-like and dog-like traits, they’re sometimes confusingly called the beardogs. And even though you’ve never met one of these animals, the beardogs are key to understanding the history of an...
SciShow
Why Are Pandas Black and White?
Their signature black and white color scheme is part of what makes pandas instantly recognizable - but not many mammals are black and white, so... why do they look like that?
SciShow
Why Are Pandas Black and White?
Their signature black and white color scheme is part of what makes pandas instantly recognizable - but not many mammals are black and white, so... why do they look like that?
SciShow
The Mysterious *Gigantic* Lions That Used to Roam North America
North America used to be home to a cat so large, it may have taken down some of the biggest prey of the last Ice Age.
Crash Course Kids
Feed Me: Classifying Organisms
FEED ME! In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina has a chat with us about what living things eat to get energy. What makes something an omnivore, or a carnivore, or an herbivore? And how do plants fit in to all of this? This first...
SciShow
Meet the Worlds Worst Carnivore the Kinkajou
When you think of a wild carnivore, you might imagine a lion felling a wildebeest, but let us introduce you to the kinkajou, a tree-dwelling creature that uses its adaptations to prey on… fruit, mostly.
SciShow
A Brief History of Life: Rise of the Humans
With the non-avian dinosaurs extinct, it was time for mammals to take over. Finally, in the tiniest sliver of the history of life, humans emerge.
SciShow
Healing Hearts, Space Jewelry, and the Newest Mammal
Hank reveals the latest discoveries, including a way to make new, beating heart cells, ancient Egyptian jewelry made from meteorites, and the first mammal to be discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the adorable olinguito.
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
Trophic level
The position an organism occupies within a food chain. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
Curated Video
What is a Food Chain?
How energy is passed through living things can be described as a food chain. Journey through a food chain, from primary producers at the bottom to tertiary consumers at the top. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A 'food chain'...
Curated Video
What do animals eat?
Which animals are herbivores, carnivores or omnivores? Living things - Animal kingdom - What do animals eat? Learning Points Different animals eat different foods. Carnivores eat meat. Herbivores eat plants. Omnivores eat both meat and...
Curated Video
Peregrine falcon
The peregrine falcon is a carnivore. It uses its amazing speed to catch its food. Living things - Animal kingdom - What do animals eat? Learning Points Carnivores eat meat. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained in an easy...
Curated Video
In the shadow of a volcano
Learn about the surprising benefits a volcanic eruption can bring to an environment. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Role of the environment Learning Points Natural disasters and changing weather can affect...
Curated Video
Function of teeth
Why do we have teeth and how are they different to those of other animals? Life processes - Humans and other animals - Teeth Learning Points Different teeth serve different functions. Carnivores, omnivores and herbivores have different...
Wonderscape
From Sunlight to Snack: The Energy Journey in the Animal Kingdom
Dive into the world of consumers in the energy cycle, exploring how animals, including humans, derive their energy from plants and other animals. This video explains the process of digestion, metabolism, and the role of nutrients like...
Curated Video
What's for Dinner?
Dr. Forrester teaches about the three types of consumers: herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
Curated Video
What is an Ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a complete community of living organisms and the nonliving materials of their surroundings. This includes plants, animals, microorganisms and their environment, such as soil, rocks, and minerals. An Ecosystem also...
Wonderscape
Understanding Snake Life Cycles: From Birth to Adulthood
This video covers the life cycle of snakes, detailing how they are born, either through laying eggs or live birth, and their survival challenges as snakelets. It explains their growth, frequent skin shedding, and dietary habits as...
Professor Dave Explains
Food Webs and Trophic Cascades
Now that we know about nutrient cycling, we are ready to look at food webs as a whole. These represent feeding relationships within a community.These relationships designate certain trophic levels, so let's learn about what these mean...
Curated Video
Tim the T Rex: A Dinosaur's Journey to Friendship and Heroism
This yoga story follows the journey of Tim, a vegetarian T Rex who struggles to make friends due to his scary appearance. Despite being misunderstood, Tim ultimately proves his bravery and kindness by saving his fellow dinosaurs from...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - Trophic Levels - Producers, Consumers, Herbivores & Carnivores #86
This video covers: - The idea that trophic levels are just the different levels of a food chain - Trophic level 1 are called the producers - Trophic level 2 are primary consumers, trophic level 3 are called the secondary consumers and so...