In the race to survive, both predators and prey use visual tricks to get ahead. One nearly universal trick is countershading, a color pattern that helps animals erase their own shadows or blend into different backgrounds. It’s worked...

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!

Brown cats are something of a rarity, but you may have something pretty close.

Dr. Scott Mills joins Hank to talk about studying color changing fur and evolutionary conservation. Scott and graduate student Lindsey Barnard bring a snowshoe hare and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings two Netherland Dwarf rabbits.

With winter in full swing, Jessi and Squeaks are snowed in for the day and passing the time with their favorite game: Guess That Animal!

John Hope Franklin, a descendent of slaves and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work in civil rights, talks about his autobiography

We have lots in common with our closest primate relatives. But comparatively, humans seem a bit... underdressed. Instead of thick fur covering our bodies, many of us mainly have hair on top of our heads— and a few other places. So, how...

Dr. Scott Mills joins Hank to talk about studying color changing fur and evolutionary conservation. Scott and graduate student Lindsey Barnard bring a snowshoe hare and Jessi from Animal Wonders brings two Netherland Dwarf rabbits.

Brown cats are something of a rarity, but you may have something pretty close.

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!

Jessi and Squeaks look into an animal mystery: Why do zebras have stripes?

Bakers will sometimes replace the butter, oil, or eggs in their breads, muffins, and assorted tasty treats with applesauce. That pretty much sounds like culinary magic, but it's not... it's culinary SCIENCE!

Deepika Kurup has been determined to solve the global water crisis since she was 14 years old, after she saw kids outside her grandparents' house in India drinking water that looked too dirty even to touch. Her research began in her...

For a seed to start growing, its embryo must emerge from its hard coat. In nature the embryo is aided by frost and animal digestion -- but humans can help too. Nicking, filing, and soaking the seed in hot water or acid are all forms of...

VELCRO® fasteners are pretty cool, but what would you think if the idea came from living things? Jessi and Squeaks talk about the sticky seeds that inspired them!

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Preschool Prep Alphabet and Countries from A-Z V1-0014

This video introduces viewers to Mexico by showcasing its flag and national symbol, the eagle with a snake on a cactus. Through simple visuals and repetition, the viewer learns...

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