Composting becomes more widespread and accessible all the time, keeping millions of tons of food waste from ending up in landfills every year. But there is one quirk of some composting programs that can be a little annoying: they don't...

Hank describes how our brains respond biochemically to various addictive substances and behaviors and where those responses have come from, evolutionarily speaking.

Forget lab rats — meet the Chinese or striped-back hamster, an unassuming little rodent whose role in research over the years has led to breakthroughs in genetics, pharmaceutics and more!

“Animal Moves” compares the movements of animals in nature to everyday objects and actions in the human world.

Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Common Toad in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.

Miss Palomine and the student look at pictures and listen for the middle letter sounds and ending letter sounds of words that match the pictures that are shown.

Jessi shares some tips for when you need to have your animal companion cared for by a trusted pet sitter.

Jessi visits with three smol animals and shares what a hangout session might include.

Freezing your animals' food can be super helpful! Jessi shares how to make cat-cicles, prepare cool treats for your bird, make dog food last longer, and get your snake to eat a frozen/thawed meal.

Jessi talks about fleas! What are they? How do you prevent them in your home? How do you deal with them once they've entered your home or become established on an animal?

Feces is really important for some animals. It can help them survive in their environment, heal sickness, and gives some young a good start in life!

Alexa teaches you some basic French vocabulary: farm animals in French.

The archetype of the crazy cat lady is embedded in our culture. You know the type. But could your cats actually cause that kind of behavior? Perhaps a parasite taking over your brain? Even if you don't think it can control your mind, it...

This week on Nature League, Brit answer your questions about life on Earth!

This week on Nature League, Brit discusses the concept of model organisms and offers some arguments for and against their use. Get your Critically Endangered Sharks poster here! Only on sale through May 30th.

In this video, we will discuss the biosynthetic pathway for human pheromones in both males and females; and discuss their implications.

Hubble welcomes the Year of the Rat with a view of its own favorite rodents, NGC 4676A and B, and highlights the planetary origins of the Chinese zodiac’s 12-year timetable.



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This video is a heartwarming and humorous glimpse into the lives of a couple who train and care for pet rats. They share anecdotes about their rats' personalities and training methods, as well as their own experiences as rat owners. The...

A regenerated kidney, which was grown in a laboratory has been transplanted into a living animal and has successfully produced urine, scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston announced on Sunday. The scientists started with...

Followers of Chinese astrology believe someone’s personality and compatibility with other people are associated with their Chinese zodiac sign, or sheng xiao, which is determined by one’s birth year.