By the mid-1700s, many Plains nations survived on North America’s largest land mammals: bison. They ate its meat, made the hides into winter coats and blankets, and used the bones and horns for tools. But in the following decades,...

Survivors of Norway’s deadliest massacre are urging the United States to tighten up gun laws to put an end to school shootings. In Sweden, sporadic gang-fueled gun crime just helped install a far-right party in power. Both countries have...

Mushroom hunters have long fanned out across the forest floor seeking what can be lucrative and delicious finds for teas, broths and medicinal remedies. But what does climate change mean for the fungi? From the Cronkite School of...

How could the most abundant bird in North America go extinct so quickly? Short answer: us.

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Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to have an army of hopping robots? NASA might bring that dream to life as we explore our solar system.

Not too long ago, our early human ancestors were under constant threat of attack from predators. And it turns out that this difficult chapter in our history may be responsible for the adaptations that allowed us to become so successful.

Cecil was one of the most thoroughly studied lions in Africa. And thanks to him, we know several reasons why the death of one big cat can be a big deal.

You might think venomous snakes or fierce lions are the best hunters, but turns out they are not even close to these 6 actual best hunters in the animal kingdom.

This video explores the fascinating world of orchids, showcasing their unique strategies for survival and reproduction. From mooching off fungi to cheating pollinators and thriving in inhospitable environments, orchids have evolved into...

Peering into the eyes of different animals, you'll see some extraordinarily shaped pupils. House cats, for one, are twilight hunters with vertically elongated pupils. Many grazing animals, like goats, have rectangular pupils. Other...

Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead: discovering deadly new viruses where they first emerge -- passing from animals to humans among poor subsistence hunters in Africa -- before they claim...

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Howcast - Check out part 59 and rescue the Migrant Civilian Fleet by disabling the Geth Dreadnought in this walkthrough of Bioware's new release, Mass Effect 3.

Hunting with golden eagles, known as kuchi, is a revered tradition in Kyrgyzstan. This ancient practice involves training eagles to catch prey like hares and foxes, requiring a strong bond between hunter and bird. The hunting season runs...

Long before European settlers arrived in North America, the continent was richly populated by many different Indigenous Peoples. In this video, learn about the lives of these original inhabitants.

In this video, we learn about the African lion, one of the most recognizable wildcats. We discover that females are the primary hunters, while males defend the territory and have preferential placement during feeding. Lions have manes...

A look at barracuda, who illustrate the amazing sixth sense of fish.



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Barracuda are large, predatory fish that live

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From draglines to egg sacs, find out about the many ways that spiders use silk. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Rather than spin a web, wolf spiders catch their prey by stalking it on the ground. Wolf spiders use draglines to...

Learn about the history of these mythical creatures and how they came to fill the imagination of many cultures across the world!

Polar bears are apex predators in the Arctic and have been revered by the Inuit who relied on them for sustenance and clothing. Through rituals and offerings to Nanuk, the "Great Polar Bear," Inuit hunters sought favor for successful...

Dive into the diverse roles of dogs throughout human history, from ancient guardians and hunters to modern service animals and social media stars. This video explores how dogs have transitioned from work partners in hunting and herding...

Deep within the Amazon rainforest lurks a mysterious creature called the Mapinguari. Notoriously elusive, this cave-dwelling giant leaves a trail of broken trees and trampled ferns in its wake. Massive, hairy, and pungent, this beast...

People of the Amazon analyzes how cultural patterns affect economic decisions and the daily lives of people in the Amazon.