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What is a Volcano?
The cycle of lava as a destructive and constructive force, building the structure of volcanoes and powering their devastating impact. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Volcanoes are landforms that occur along plate boundaries....
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What Causes Extinction?
A look at the main causes of extinction from new diseases to climate change to competition from another species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Extinction is a natural part of the evolutionary cycle. It occurs more...
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Endangered Species
From the western gorilla to the blue whale, thousands of animal species are under various levels of threat. What can we do to protect them or is it already too late? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. An astounding...
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Dinosaur extinction
Why did dinosaurs become extinct? Our universe - Story of life - Dinosaurs Learning Points All the dinosaurs are dead. We say that they are 'extinct'. Scientists think that an asteroid may have caused the dinosaur extinction. A Twig...
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What killed the dinosaurs?
Did an asteroid or several million years worth of volcanic dust wipe out the dinosaurs? People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Environmental changes Learning Points Climate change can lead to mass extinction. A Twig...
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Humans on Earth
The number of people living on Earth is increasing daily. How does this affect the planet? People and places -Human impact on the environment - Humans on Earth Learning Points It is important to preserve natural resources and protect the...
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Understanding and Preventing the Sixth Mass Extinction
Explore the significant challenge of the sixth mass extinction, attributed to human activities, contrasting it with Earth's history of natural extinction events. This overview delves into the impact of climate change, pollution, and...
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Debunking Misconceptions About Neanderthals
Explore the fascinating world of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, and debunk common misconceptions surrounding their intelligence and behavior. Learn about the origins of the Neanderthal species, their coexistence with...
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On the Brink: The Reality of Endangered and Extinct Species
Delve into the critical issues of endangered and extinct species, understanding the causes and the urgent conservation efforts needed. Biology Terms part 3
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The Five Major Mass Extinctions: Earth's History of Biodiversity Loss
Dive into the profound history of Earth's five major mass extinctions, from the Ordovician-Silurian to the Cretaceous-Paleogene events. Learn about the causes ranging from global cooling to asteroid impacts, which led to the drastic...
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DNA Banks: Protecting Endangered Species
The British Natural History Museum is a vast storehouse of specimens, some collected by historic figures such as Charles Darwin and Sir Joseph Banks. Now the museum is collaborating in a new type of collection aimed at preserving the...
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Saving orangutans, the mission of forest schools
Discover how forest schools at the International Animal Rescue Centre are vital for teaching orphaned orangutans crucial survival skills.
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The Catastrophic End of the Dinosaurs
Discover how the age of dinosaurs, which lasted 165 million years, came to an abrupt end 65 million years ago. Learn about the massive asteroid impact on the Yucatan Peninsula and how the resulting shockwaves, tsunamis, and global...
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I WONDER - What Is An Endangered Animal?
This video is answering the question of what is an endangered animal.
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I WONDER - What Animals Have Gone Extinct?
This video is answering the question of what animals have gone extinct.
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Endangered and Extinct
Dr. Forrester explains how humans have had one of the most significant impacts on the environment.
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This Butterfly Was Extinct_ 10 Years Later it Reappeared
Explore the captivating story of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, once deemed extinct but rediscovered in the 1990s. Learn about conservation efforts and captive breeding programs aimed at safeguarding this elusive species.
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Steve Perlman: A life dedicated to saving Hawaii's rarest plants
Venture with Steve Perlman into the wilds of Hawaii, battling to preserve plants on the brink of extinction.
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Ancient Societies of the Amazon
Recent research in Brazil has unveiled significant archaeological discoveries, including an ancient megalithic observatory and extensive geoglyphs. These findings suggest that, centuries ago, the Amazon was home to sophisticated...
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Discovery of the Most Complete Horse Fossil in the Americas
Peruvian geologists have discovered the most complete horse fossil in the Americas, proving that horses existed in South America long before the Spanish introduced them. The preserved skeleton of an Equus emihippus was found in the arid...
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America's Largest Private Turtle Collection: Saving Endangered Species from Extinction
This video showcases America's largest private collection of turtles, which is housed in a Manhattan apartment. With over 1000 endangered turtles rescued from around the world, this collection is a testament to the efforts of Richard...