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The Croc That Ran on Hooves
In the Eocene Epoch, there was a reptile that had teeth equipped for biting through flesh, its hind legs were a lot longer than its front legs and instead of claws, its toes were each capped with hooves. How did this living nightmare...
SciShow
Krokodil, fake pot and the real chemistry of drugs
Time Magazine has called it "the most horrible drug in the world," and last month, it hit the US. Because seriously, why would you take a drug that rots your flesh, bones, and brain?! Hank Green discusses the science behind the street...
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Crocodile Tears Are Real (And Could Help Cure Dry Eyes)
You may have thought that crocodile tears were just a figure of speech, but it turns out they're real, and may help those of us with dry eyes.
SciShow
5 Kinds of Slime Found in Nature | Slime Time Compilation
What's the scoop on slime? You may have seen green slime on some TV show challenges, but turns out there is some pretty cool slime that occurs naturally in nature! For some animals, slime is vital to their daily lives! Join Stefan Chin...
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Do Animals Appreciate Music?
Animals might be music lovers, but how can we know? Is the ability to perceive and appreciate music a shared human and animal experience?
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Krokodil, fake pot and the real chemistry of drugs
Time Magazine has called it "the most horrible drug in the world," and last month, it hit the US. Because seriously, why would you take a drug that rots your flesh, bones, and brain?!
SciShow
Crocodile Tears Are Real (And Could Help Cure Dry Eyes)
You may have thought that crocodile tears were just a figure of speech, but it turns out they're real, and may help those of us with dry eyes.
SciShow
5 Strangely Familiar Ancient Animals
Once evolution finds a trick that works, it tends to repeat it. Here are a few examples of prehistoric animals that look a lot like ones we know today. chapters 0:00 0:06 0:13 0:20 0:27 0:34
TED Talks
TED: What I learned from Nelson Mandela | Boyd Varty
In the cathedral of the wild, we get to see the best parts of ourselves reflected back to us. Boyd Varty, a wildlife activist, shares stories of animals, humans and their interrelatedness, or "ubuntu" -- defined as, "I am, because of...
TED Talks
Nizar Ibrahim: How we unearthed the Spinosaurus
A 50-foot-long carnivore who hunted its prey in rivers 97 million years ago, the Spinosaurus is a "dragon from deep time." Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim and his crew found new fossils, hidden in cliffs of the Moroccan Sahara desert, that...
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It's Slime Time! | Compilation
Everyone loves slime... until it starts coming out of someone's nose, then all of a sudden it's "gross." But this slimy stuff is also really important to the lives of many animals, including humans!
TED Talks
Paul Sereno: Digging up dinosaurs
Strange landscapes, scorching heat and (sometimes) mad crocodiles await scientists seeking clues to evolution's genius. Paleontologist Paul Sereno talks about his surprising encounters with prehistory -- and a new way to help students...
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The Biggest Sloth That Ever Lived, and 6 Other Gigantic Animals
Sometimes it seems like the past favored large animals, but it turns out that each one on this list has a different reason for its size. Chapters View all Carboniferous & Permian periods 360 251 million years ago 1:04 DRAGONFLY Credit:...
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Basically Every Mammal Is Good at Swimming... Except Us
From the world’s biggest land animal to a creature built more like a tank than a sub, meet seven mammals that you might not think can swim well, but do! CHAPTERS View all MOOSE 1:33 2 ELEPHANTS 3:21 ARMADILLOS 4:54 CAMELS 5:32 6 SLOTHS 9:03
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Why Crocodiles Have an Extra Hole in their Heart
Crocodiles have four-chambered hearts, just like we do! But, while our hearts do just fine with four valves, they have a slightly different approach…
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5 of the Strangest Prehistoric Crocs
Over the years, scientists have found evidence for a lot of weird prehistoric animals, but some of the strangest have been the crocodyliformes! Chapters MOURASUCHUS: THE WHALE CROCS 1:26 KAPROSUCHUS: THE BOAR CROC 3:21 ARMADILLOSUCHUS:...
Curated Video
Distinguishing Alligators from Crocodiles: Snout Shape and Other Visual Clues
In this video, the difference between alligators and crocodiles is explored through visual cues such as the shape of their snouts and the placement of their eyes. It is explained that alligators have a rounded, wide snout, while...
Curated Video
Only In Mexico 14 - Crocodile Hunter
Crocodile Hunter:Dressed as a football referee, Tamacun communicates with crocodiles in a special way, showcasing a unique approach to wildlife interaction.
Curated Video
Big Al
How scientists pieced together the life and death of an Allosaurus called "Big Al" by studying his bones. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Big Al is one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever discovered. His...
Curated Video
Migration: Seasons
Wildebeest migrate across the African Serengeti plains in huge numbers in search of rain and fresh pastures. But their journey is fraught with danger. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. African wildebeest annually migrate to stay in...
Curated Video
What is a Reptile?
Discover the five distinct features that unite all reptiles and the characteristics that they share with mammals, birds and fish. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get...
Curated Video
Vertebrates – Odd one out
Four animals are shown on screen, but which one is not a reptile? Life processes - Variation and classification - Vertebrates Learning Points Turtles, snakes and crocodiles are reptiles. Frogs are amphibians. A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one...
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Allosaurus
How fossilised bones have allowed palaeontologists to unlock the story of an Allosaurus' life. Life processes - Body systems - The human skeleton Learning Points The shape of bones can reveal habits and lifestyle of an organism. A Twig...