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!

Dr. John Roach joins the Talk Show to talk about his ecological studies and then Jessi brings on Freckles the leopard gecko.

Is it possible for there to be a dog that is made of one very determined cell?

Whether it’s for food, protection, or a little healthy grooming, a lot of animals of different species form some surprising mutualistic relationships in nature.

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Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we're wrong about that? "Wrongologist" Kathryn Schulz makes a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility.

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.

Microbes are all around us, on everything we touch, drink, or eat. While most microbes can't hurt us, you don't have to go much farther than your own backyard to find some that really can! Chapters PLAGUE 0:39 TULAREMIA 4:48...

The way we behave politically, socially, economically and ecologically isn't working, says community organizer and activist Tai Simpson. Sharing the creation myth of her Nez Perce tribe, she advocates for a return to the "old ways"...

Bill and Webb can’t seem to agree, so they head the The Fort where Mister Brown tries to help them work together by teaching them about mutualisms, or when different types of animals help each other in the wild!



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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...

This episode is not for the faint of heart. Coyote has claimed for years that he’s immune to poison ivy—but that’s about to be put to the ultimate test. Joined by wildlife expert, Ray Tiller (who, spoiler alert, breaks out from even a...

The video titled "Dispersion of Population" explains population density and dispersion.

Howcast - Pick up three coyote hunting tips from the pros at Queens Archery in this Howcast video.

This little rhino calf loves running around and playing in the exhibit, and asserting his "authority" over some of the other animals.

Watch this energetic little guy explore the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with his mom never far behind.

In the deep blue waters off Costa Rica, Coyote, Mario, and Trent take on a grueling fishing challenge... Each has a goal: Mario sets out to catch the powerful roosterfish Trent battles to hook a mighty tuna Coyote sets his sights on the...

How dangerous is the Tasmanian Devil? You're probably familiar with your favorite Looney Tunes character Taz... but how much do you know about his real life counterpart? Coyote Peterson and the Brave Wilderness crew head to Aussie Ark in...

In this video students will learn how living things and nonliving things interact in ecosystems. Specific attention is given to identifying producers, consumers and decomposers. Vivid, live-action video shows these relationships in...

Native Americans have traditions and rules that are practiced for hundreds of years. The concept that we’re going to look into in this video is how Native Americans made choices for the future and generally Native American philosophy on...

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...

Coyote has endured some of the most painful stings in the animal kingdom, but how does that pain compare to a tattoo needle? In this unique episode, Coyote gets his first-ever tattoo and compares the sharp, stinging sensation of the...

Do you have what it takes to be a staff member this zoo?! In this episode, the Brave Wilderness team splits up to take on three daring, yet essential tasks at the Australian Reptile Park. Trent takes on a spine-tingling mission, as he...

The snapping turtle... A creature that has always been central to Brave Wilderness... A creature that could be lurking in the pond behind your house... A creature that is fabled for its infamous bite... But just how powerful is its...

"COYOTE, R U OK?" It's the classic Brave Wilderness question that Coyote's been asked dozens of times after bites and stings. Well this time, Coyote is NOT OK! Because what he's about to do next might just be the craziest thing he's ever...