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Midwife Toads
A look at the nurturing techniques of the male midwife toad, who is charged with looking after the newborn eggs. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Iberian midwife toads mate from September to March each year. During mating...
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Splash Tetras
Discover how splash tetras earned their name from the unusual way they lay their eggs. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Splash tetras lay their eggs on leaves. Male splash tetras find well-protected leaves by leaping out of...
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Caiman
Discover the extraordinary parenting techniques of the broad-snouted and spectacled caimans. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Whether a caiman is male or female depends upon the temperature of the nest during its early...
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Asexual Reproduction in Plants
Some plants don't need both a male and female to reproduce - they can do it alone. Which plants can do this and how do they manage it? Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants use a variety of methods to reproduce. Methods include...
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Contraception: Barrier Methods
Discover how barrier methods of contraception can not only prevent pregnancy but stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Barrier method contraceptives prevent the sperm from reaching...
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Parts of the Plant: Flowers
How do plants reproduce? How is pollen dispersed and how does it develop into a seed? Discover the vital role flowers play in plant reproduction. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Flowers are the reproductive part of most plants. The...
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Sexual Reproduction in Plants
Discover the parts of plants necessary for reproduction, and the methods by which pollen is carried between flowers. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Plants reproduce in various ways. Sexual reproduction occurs using male and female...
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Wolf Spider
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...
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Tortoises
An introduction to two very different types of tortoise – the jousting angulate tortoises of Dassen Island, and the giant tortoises of the Galapagos. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Male angulate tortoises are very...
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Malleefowl
Find out why this unassuming bird is one of nature's master architects. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Malleefowl are large birds native to Australia. Malleefowl live a solitary existence for most of the year, but they mate...
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Plant Mimics
From orchids that mimic the appearance of bees to the carrion flower which smells like rotting meat, discover the devious world of the plant mimic. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Some plants use mimicry to aid reproduction or...
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Reproduction – Did you know?
Did you know that the seahorse is the only male animal that gives birth to its young? Life processes - Living processes - Reproduction Learning Points Different species reproduce in different ways. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...
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Chimps choosing materials
Discover how chimps use the materials in their forest habitat to help them eat and relax. Material processes - Classifying materials - Choosing suitable materials Learning Points An understanding of properties is useful when selecting...
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Parts of a Plant - Plant Anatomy
Learn all about the parts of a plant. Life processes - Green plants - Parts of a plant Learning Points Leaves use water, carbon dioxide and sunlight to carry out photosynthesis. Root hairs absorb water and nutrients from the soil. The...
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Parts of a flower
Are flowers male or female? The answer is, they're both! Life processes - Green plants - Reproduction in flowering plants Learning Points All flowers have both male and female reproductive parts. The stamen is the male part of a flower....
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Crafty orchids
Orchids have very clever ways of ensuring they reproduce. Life processes - Green plants - Reproduction in flowering plants Learning Points The petals of some flowering plants are used to attract insects for reproduction. Some plants use...
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Poison arrow frogs
They may be poisonous but, find out why these frogs make perfect parents. Life processes - Variation and classification - Vertebrates Learning Points Amphibians lay eggs in water to reproduce. Metamorphosis is the change from a tadpole...
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Carl Linnaeus
Find out how an 18th-century Swedish botanist revolutionised the way organisms are classified. Life processes - Variation and classification - Why classify? Learning Points Carl Linnaeus classified living things by their physical...
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Reproduction and Continuity of Species: Reproduction in Humans
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the main points of the human reproduction.86741
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Reproduction and Continuity of Species: Reproduction in Plants
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the main points related to the reproduction in plants.28795
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Tug O' War with a Giant Crocodile
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...
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Waterproof Socks
Winter sports can be lots of fun but when it s wet and cold playing with wet socks is no fun at all. Now, a British company as scored a goal after creating what it s claiming to be the world s first waterproof football socks.
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Owl Nesting and Rearing
Explore the nesting habits and family life of owls, from selecting a home to raising their young. Learn about the challenges owl parents face and how young owlets grow and develop their survival skills. Discover the unique behaviors and...
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A Doctor's Mission to Solve Preventable Blindness in Ethiopia
After four days and 200 surgeries, Dr. Bora prepares to return to Addis Ababa. Thanks to his efforts, Weizero Thadeledge's life has been transformed. She can now work, provide for her family, and reconnect with friends. Dr. Bora work...