Scientists are discovering new species at the bottom of the ocean and deep in the rainforest, but there are also plenty of new animals being discovered in cities around the world!

Invasive species destroying ecosystems are a huge problem, but there’s hope that we can help mitigate the damage.

Sometimes, big hunks of strange-looking flesh wash up onshore and then people think that they're dinosaurs or giant octopi or previously undiscovered species. Turns out the ocean can do nasty things to dead things...making them just...

What is killing the Tasmanian devil? A virulent cancer is infecting them by the thousands -- and unlike most cancers, it's contagious. Researcher Elizabeth Murchison tells us how she's fighting to save the Taz, and what she's learning...

Longtime YouTuber and internet problem solver, Mike Falzone, goes head-to-head with Hank Green to see who is the true Quiz Show master!

The Tasmanian tiger was officially declared extinct in 1986, but there are some who still hold out hope.

Hank brings us the story of Elizabeth Blackburn, the Nobel Prize-winning Australian woman who discovered telomeres and telomerase, and helped scientists begin to understand the process of aging at a genetic level.

Paul Andersen explains the importance of genetic variation within a population. He begins with a discussion of the devil facial tumor that is a form of cancer transferred between Tasmanian devils. He then explains how a decrease in...

Until the early 20th century, Tasmania was home to a very weird wolf-like creature. Except that it wasn't a wolf. Even though it looked like a wolf. How did that happen? Here's the science of convergent evolution!

You might think you know why the platypus is a bizarre beast. Maybe you know that it lays eggs, that the males have venomous spurs on their ankles, and that it can sense electricity with its bill. But do you know the most bizarre thing...

As the whales swim south, the water gets colder and more dangerous, with predators like sharks and killer whales nearby. Baby humpbacks stay quiet, using soft sounds to talk to their moms and avoid being found. Ocean currents like the...

The marine ecosystem intricately connects with life on land through processes like the production of DMS gas by algae, which seeds clouds and nourishes inland rainforests—rainforests that in turn return nutrients back to the sea. As...

How dangerous is the Tasmanian Devil? You're probably familiar with your favorite Looney Tunes character Taz... but how much do you know about his real life counterpart? Coyote Peterson and the Brave Wilderness crew head to Aussie Ark in...

As Australia drifted into warmer waters, ideal conditions formed for the creation of the Great Barrier Reef—the world's largest living structure, rich with marine life and spanning an area the size of the UK. But beyond this iconic reef,...

In this video, we explore some of the strangest and most unique animals in the world, including the platypus, the Komodo dragon, the glass frog, the domestic silk moth, and many more. From their unusual physical characteristics to their...

In this video, Piper the Pelican teaches the importance of caring for our environment and everything around us. Through a story about a careless cyclist, Piper emphasizes the need to respect and appreciate nature, take care of our...

Tasmania is a fascinating, if not often overlooked, state of Australia. But while it's small compared to Australia itself, the island is actually quite large! All told, Tasmania is roughly the same size as the island country of Sri Lanka...

Find out why the Tasmanian devil is fighting for its life and facing extinction... Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. The Tasmanian devil is a small, carnivorous marsupial. Tasmanian devils are native to the Australian...

Queenstown was thrown into economic upheaval with the Mount Lyell mine unexpectedly and indefinitely closed. Hear from a resident who emphasizes the need for locals to come together, to share their ideas for the future and support each...

The closure of the Mount Lyell mine in Queenstown, Tasmania left hundreds without jobs and spurred people to leave in search of employment. In the midst of thies stress and uncertainty, organizers of the Queenstown Heritage and Arts...

The Queenstown football team lost multiple members to fatal accidents at Mount Lyell mine. Despite the tough circumstances, the players finding solace and camaraderie in the football community. The club becomes a vital outlet for the...

Queenstown's Mount Lyell copper mine temporarily shuttered after multiple fatal accidents. The closure and resulting incertainty left hundreds of men without work and some contemplating leaving the mining town. In this video, residents...

Queenstown residents process the announcement that the Mount Lyell copper mine is being placed on care and maintenance, leading to the immediate redundancy of 200 employees. There is widespread shock and disappointment among the workers...

A member of the Queenstown community talks about the history and culture of the town and shares his hopes for the future. He and others are planning a town gala, which they hope will lift people's spirits as they struggle with...