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These Are the Products You Should Stop Using to Help Save Great Apes
There are four species of great apes: bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. With their numbers dwindling in the wild due to habitat loss, here's how you can help save them.
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Why These Three Species of Great Ape are in Danger of Being Lost Forever
Learn about the San Diego Zoo's collection of orangutans, western lowland gorillas, and bonobos.
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The Dangers the Four Species of Great Apes are Facing in the Wild
Here's how you can be a conscious consumer and help save the orangutan, gorilla, bonobo, and chimpanzee.
Bedtime History
Jane Goodall: Friend of the Chimps
In this episode, we meet Jane Goodall, the famous scientist who changed the way we understand chimpanzees. As a young woman, Jane traveled to Africa and spent years living among wild chimps, learning about their behavior, emotions, and...
Curated Video
Exploring Our Genetic Connection: Humans and Chimpanzees
In this video, the teacher discusses the genetic similarities between humans and chimpanzees, highlighting that humans share nearly 99% of their DNA with chimps. The teacher also explores the physical and social similarities between the...
Professor Dave Explains
How Genetics Interacts with Biological Anthropology
Once the field of genetics was developed, our understanding of biology was completely transformed. How did this specifically impact the field of anthropology? From Mendel's laws to the Human Genome Project, let's learn about how our...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Apes and Monkeys: Similarities and Differences
This video provides an informative overview of the differences between apes and monkeys, as well as the distinctions between Old World and New World monkeys. It explores various physical features, such as noses, tails, and hand pads,...
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Introduction to Primates: Exploring the Classification and Characteristics
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of primates. From their diverse characteristics to their evolutionary history, we delve into what makes primates unique. Discover how primates, including humans, share common traits such as...
Science ABC
Why Can't Animals Talk Like Humans?
Talking is a unique thing. It is a combination of sounds and syllables arranged in various combinations and lengths to express various thoughts, emotions, ideas, etc. Apart from the basic production of the sound, a major component is the...
Curated Video
Evolution of Man: The Evidence
Discover how fossils help scientists to piece together evolutionary changes in early man - and how one very special fossil in Africa led historians down an exciting new path. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Fossils...
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Chimps: Our Closest Relatives?
Our closest relatives are chimpanzees, with whom we share 98% to 99% of our DNA. But how similar does this actually make us? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Chimpanzees are our closest relatives, with whom we share...
Bedtime History
Jane Goodall Story for Kids
Learn about the famous primatologist who developed new methods for learning about chimpanzees and other apes in the wild.
Curated Video
Why Can't Animals Talk Like Humans?
Talking is a unique thing. It is a combination of sounds and syllables arranged in various combinations and lengths to express various thoughts, emotions, ideas, etc. Apart from the basic production of the sound, a major component is the...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Monkeys: What They Eat and How They Live
This video provides a fun and informative look at monkeys, highlighting their playful nature, diverse diet, and unique characteristics. From swinging through trees to communicating through facial expressions, monkeys showcase a...
Rock 'N Learn
Preschoolers Learn to Say Colors on a Picnic
Young learners learn to look for and identify colors in the world around them as they sing along with this catchy song.
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Mathematical Musings
Famed scientist and writer Freeman Dyson, Institute for Advanced Study, muses on Mathematical Platonism, choosing the analogy of Daniel Hillis' Songs of Eden to speculate that mathematics might have played a similar role for science that...
Neuro Transmissions
The Stoned Ape Theory is bad
Is it possible that psychedelics brought about human language, our huge brains, and essentially all elements of our modern culture? Well, I made a video recently about what psychedelics do in the brain, but a lot of you felt bothered by...
Nature League
Will Raccoons Take Over The World? - From A to B
This week on Nature League, Adrian asks Brit what the next dominant species would be if humans went extinct.
Healthcare Triage
Human Genes in Monkeys? We Don’t Love It.
Scientists have put the human gene MCPH1 (which plays a role in brain development) into monkey embryos through a virus that contained the gene. Sounds like a movie, right?
AllTime 10s
10 Facts About The Human Body You'd Rather Not Know
The human body is a wondrous and incredible thing, but if you delve a little deeper, it's also actually pretty gross. Here's our top 10 facts about the human body, that you'd probably rather not know'
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution - The Human Family Tree
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. This video looks at how...
Curated Video
Primates: A Fascinating Exploration of Chimpanzees and Bonobos
This video provides an overview of primates, focusing on the differences between common chimpanzees and bonobos. It explores their physical characteristics, social structures, communication methods, mating behaviors, and life cycles. The...
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Chimpanzees and Bonobos: A Comparative Study of Behavior and Society
In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of chimpanzees, exploring their evolutionary history, geographical distribution, physical characteristics, and most importantly, their behavior and psychology. Discover how chimpanzees...
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Apes: A Reminder of Our Past and Responsibilities for the Future
This video explores the taxonomy, history, captivity, and exploitation of apes. It highlights the confusion and misconceptions surrounding apes, their endangered status, and the ethical issues surrounding their treatment in captivity and...