SciShow Kids
Woolly Mammoths, Mastodons, and Amazing Teeth! | SciShow Kids
Mastodons and woolly mammoths were both ancient relatives of elephants, but they were very different! Join Jessi and Squeaks to see how we can learn all about what an ancient animal ate, just by looking at its teeth.
SciShow Kids
Tails and Tusks and Teeth, Oh My! | SciShow Kids Compilation
Come with Jessi and Squeaks as they explore some of the animals that roamed the Earth during the ice age. And a lot of these animals had giant features, like teeth the size of bananas or mouths shaped like a shovel!
PBS
How the Walrus Got Its Tusks
The rise and fall of ancient walruses, and how modern ones got their tusks, is a story that spans almost 20 million years. And while there are parts of the story that we’re still trying to figure out, it looks like tusks didn’t have...
PBS
Is This The Oldest Dad In The Fossil Record?
Fossil evidence suggests Diictodon used burrows to breed, and that a parent stayed behind to feed and protect their young. And the parent that stayed behind? It might’ve been the male.
TED Talks
TED: How life on Earth adapts to you and me | Shane Campbell-Staton
We tend to think of evolution as a slow, gradual process playing out over millions of years. But evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton says nature is now changing at breakneck speed to keep up with the world humanity has built....
SciShow
Karaoke Lemurs and the Evolution of Music
By giving some fossils a dental exam, we've learned more about how tusks first evolved. And humans aren't the only primate that can get down at karaoke night.
SciShow
Retracing a Mastodon’s Steps With Chemistry
Thanks to strontium, oxygen, and rings in a tusk, scientists now have evidence that extinct mastodons may have participated in yearly migrations.
SciShow
7 Animals That Evolved at Hyperspeed — Because of Us
Evolution is known to be a long, slow process. But thanks to our interference, some animals have adapted at light speed in order to survive. Chapters 1 CLIFF SWALLOWS 2:45 SPORT FISH 3:04 MOSQUITOES 4:28 TURTLE-HEADED SEA SNAKES 6:09...
SciShow Kids
Narwhals: Unicorns of the Sea!
The ocean is full of some amazing creatures, but one that remains a bit of a mystery is the Narwhal, which looks like an underwater unicorn.
SciShow
7 Animals with Super Weird (and Sometimes Horrifying) Teeth
Humans don't have interconnected teeth for slicing, or a secondary set of jaws to clamp down on prey already in our mouths, however, the rest of our animal kingdom is full of strange and awesome adaptations.
SciShow
Saving the Elephants with Carbon Dating
The researchers have found that almost all the illegal ivories are from recent poaching. Meanwhile, humans are not only animals that are farsighted!
Curated Video
Excavating the Remains of an Ancient Elephant-like Creature in Germany
Palaeontologists in Germany have made an exciting discovery, uncovering the remains of an ancient elephant-like creature that lived around 14-15 million years ago. Initially believed to be a Gomphotherium, further excavation revealed...
Curated Video
Elephants
The lives of Asian and African elephants, from what they eat, to where they live, and what's threatening them. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. There are two main species of elephant - African and Asian. African elephants are...
Curated Video
The Stone Age for Kids
Learn more about the history of humans during the Stone Age also known as the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods.
Great Big Story
The African Elephant, conservation and challenges
Discover the African elephant, the world's largest land mammal, facing the ongoing threat of poaching despite conservation efforts.
Great Big Story
Meet BammBamm, The Prehistoric Babirusa of Sulawesi
Discover the unique babirusa, a tusked member of the pig family from Sulawesi, and learn about its fascinating traits and conservation status.
Wonderscape
Elephant Anatomy: Understanding the Physiology of Nature's Giants
This video provides a comprehensive overview of elephant anatomy and physiology, explaining the structure and function of their unique bodies. From their remarkable trunks and keen sense of hearing to their large hearts and efficient...
Wonderscape
Elephants Through Time: Evolution and Species Diversity
Discover the evolution of elephants, from their earliest ancestors to the present-day species. This video introduces the two main types of elephants - African and Asian - and delves into the fascinating journey of their development over...
Wonderscape
Giants of the Earth: The Majestic World of Elephants
Explore the fascinating world of elephants, the largest land animals on Earth. This video delves into their extraordinary physical attributes, dietary habits, and remarkable history with humans, from ancient civilizations to modern...
Curated Video
Discovering the Woolly Mammoth: A Journey into the Ice Age
The woolly mammoth was a majestic creature that roamed the Earth during the Ice Age, with its long, dark hair, curved tusks, and elephant-like features. They used their tusks for protection and foraging in the snow-covered landscapes....
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Elephants: Behaviors, Adaptations, and Social Structure
This video provides a fascinating insight into the life of elephants, highlighting their unique features and behaviors. From their impressive trunks used for eating, drinking, and more, to their intelligence, social structures, and...
Curated Video
Yoga Adventure with Ganesha
In this fun and engaging yoga adventure, children get to embody the character of the elephant God Ganesha through storytelling and yoga poses. They go on a playful journey with Ganesha and his friend Mr. Mouse to find Ganesha's missing...
Curated Video
The Search for Ganesha's Tusk: A Lesson in Patience and Kindness
In this heartwarming tale from Yoga Guppy, Ganesha, the elephant God, embarks on a quest with his loyal friend Mr. Mouse to find his missing tusk. Through their adventures, Ganesha learns the valuable lesson of patience and kindness,...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
Doing a Dugong Medical Check
Season 2, Dugong part 3. It's time for Kayne and the team to do a medical check-up on a dugong to assess its health and collect vital data to ensure the safety and preservation of the species. Discover what metrics researchers collect on...