PBS
Why Paleontologists Can’t Stop Fighting About Spinosaurus
New ReviewWhat does it mean to be a “semi-aquatic” dinosaur? Was it wading in the shallows, or could it have been a skilled swimmer? Each scenario paints a very different picture of Spinosaurus, and the discovery of new fossils has paleontologists...
SciShow
Sex, Spider Attacks, and Other Acts Caught in Amber
Some of the coolest and most detailed fossils around aren't found in rocks - they're found in amber, a hardened tree resin that can preserve things in incredible detail. From dinosaur feathers to spider webs, and even more, here are a...
SciShow
These Are The Coolest Fossils From 2024
From a fancy-frilled ceratopsian to a possible new biggest snake ever and something called a giga goose, there were some pretty amazing giant fossils announced in 2024. Plus, Kallie from our sister channel Eons reminds us to give some...
SciShow Kids
The Very Big Story of the Dinosaurs | SciShow Kids Compilation
In this SciShow Kids compilation, Jessi and Squeaks learn all about dinosaurs—when they lived, how they died, and how we know so much about them.
PBS
When Lizards Took Over the World
Lizards are incredibly widespread and diverse but it took them a long time to get to where they are now. Because they used to face some pretty stiff competition from a group of lizard look-alikes.
PBS
When Ichthyosaurs Led a Revolution in the Seas
The marine reptiles Ichthyosaurs arose after The Great Dying, which wiped out at least 90 percent of life in the oceans, changing the seas forever and triggering a new evolutionary arms race between predator and prey.
PBS
When Dinosaurs Chilled in the Arctic
All told, the Arctic in the Cretaceous Period was a rough place to live, especially in winter. And yet, the fossils of many kinds of dinosaurs have been discovered there. So how were they able to survive in this harsh environment?
Curated Video
How (Some) Plants Survived The K-Pg Extinction
Perhaps for plants in times of great stress and ecological upheaval, the more DNA the better.
PBS
The Return of Giant Skin-Shell Sea Turtles
The biggest turtle ever described wasn’t an ancestor of today’s leatherback turtles or any other living sea turtles. But it looks like there are some things about being a giant, skin-shelled sea turtle that just work, no matter where, or...
SciShow Kids
Dinner for Our Friends! | SciShow Kids Compilation
Squeaks and Jessi are having all of their friends over for Thanksgiving, so they’re looking back at videos they made together so they can figure out what food to make!
SciShow Kids
The Very Long Time of the Dinosaurs! | History of Life! | SciShow Kids
Dino stops by the Fort to learn all about dinosaurs with Jessi and Squeaks! Did you know that dinosaurs were on Earth for so long that not all dinosaurs lived at the same time?! 2nd Grade Next Generation Science Standards Science and...
SciShow
The Mountains Below Us (And Other Deep Sea Treasures) | Compilation
From spooky-looking towers that belch white "smoke" to a mountain range in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, the seafloor is full of features as dynamic as the surface! That's part of why we've done many SciShow episodes about the ocean....
SciShow
Dinosaurs Had a Bloodsucking Enemy
This week, scientists revealed a sample of amber containing an extinct tick that fed on dinosaurs. Unfortunately, we can't take a blood sample from it and make Jurassic Park a reality, but it can still tell us a lot about how dinosaurs...
SciShow
The Most Incredible Snowfall on Earth Occurs Deep Underwater
Deep in the ocean, fluffy bits of organic matter fall like snow. But this marine snow isn’t just pretty; it’s an essential part of our ocean food webs and our global climate!
Curated Video
Mass Extinction: Dinosaurs
It's been 65 million years since the dinosaurs became extinct. But what wiped them out? Hear arguments from the Gradualists and Catastrophists. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. 65 million years ago the dinosaurs...
Wonderscape
Meet the Utahraptor: Fierce Predator of the Cretaceous
Learn about the terrifying Utahraptor, a fast and deadly predator related to the Velociraptor. Discover its powerful claws, warm-blooded nature, and unique feathered body that made it a dominant hunter. Also, explore other fascinating...
Wonderscape
The Mesozoic Era: Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
Step into the Mesozoic era, often called the Age of Dinosaurs, spanning over 150 million years from the Triassic to the Cretaceous period. This era saw the rise of dinosaurs, the flourishing of coniferous plants, and significant...
Curated Video
Extinction or Evolution: Unraveling the Mystery of the Dinosaurs' Demise
Journey back 65 million years to explore the catastrophic events that may have ended the age of dinosaurs. From the impact of a colossal asteroid to massive volcanic eruptions, discover how these monumental events shaped the fate of...
Nature League
Exploring Extinction | Compilation
Brit looks back on our twelfth month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of extinction.
Nature League
Investigating a Mass Extinction Event - Field Trip
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner visits Makoshika State Park to see the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary where the dinosaurs went extinct. Special thanks to Dr. Dan Lawver and Chris Torres!
Curated Video
I WONDER - When Did The Spinosaurus Live?
This video is answering the question of when did the spinosaurus live.
Cerebellum
Dinosaurs - Late Jurassic periods
How did dinosaurs get their names? What were the dinosaurs like? How long ago did they live? Can a dinosaur be created from DNA? Did they take care of their young? Why did they die out... or did they? In the Late Jurassic Period! This is...
Professor Dave Explains
History of the Earth Part 3: Phanerozoic Eon – Mesozoic Era
We are working our way through the Phanerozoic eon, and we got through the Paleozoic era. Next up, the Mesozoic era! In this era we see the rise and fall of the dinosaurs, those beloved beasts. How did this come to pass? What can we say...