All living things are grouped into 5 kingdoms. In this video we are going to look at the animal kingdom in more detail. There are thought to be over 7.5 million species of animal on planet Earth, of which 900,000 have been described....

From mourning orcas to distressed elephants, biological anthropologist Barbara J. King has witnessed grief and love across the animal kingdom. In this eye-opening talk, she explains the evidence behind her belief that many animals...

“Animal Families” explores types of animal families.

In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we keep score on the winners and losers of the animal kingdom.



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The animal kingdom boasts an incredible diversity of eyes. Some rotate independently while others have squiggly-shaped pupils. Some have protective lids, others squirt blood. But which creature has the best sight? Which sees best in the...

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This video explores the concept of teaching in the animal kingdom, highlighting that while many animals learn through observation and imitation, true teaching - defined as adults taking time to...

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The video explores the diverse ways in which animals, particularly birds like hornbills, platypuses, and emperor penguins, show care for their offspring. From sealing up nests for protection to...

This video is a lesson on invertebrates, the largest group in the animal kingdom. It explains the two main groups of animals - vertebrates and invertebrates - and focuses on the characteristics and examples of invertebrates. The video...

In this video, we explore some of the most fascinating and unusual creatures in the animal kingdom. From the naked mole rat's unique abilities to survive without oxygen and live for decades, to the incredible resilience of the tardigrade...

Kids love learning about the characteristics of arthropods, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Using a fun game show format, students learn that arthropods have an exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed legs. They are...

In honor of World Animal Day, we invite you to revel in the majesty of the animal world. Step 1. Hit full screen. Step 2. Push play. Step 3. Enjoy all day long. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank'...

In honor of World Animal Day, we invite you to revel in the majesty of the animal world. Step 1. Hit full screen. Step 2. Push play. Step 3. Enjoy all day long. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank'...

You're probably already familiar with some of the more common examples of super strong animals, like the crocodile with its powerful bite or the leafcutter ant's impressive overhead carry. However, there are lots of...

For most humans, farts are a welcome relief, an embarrassing incident, or an opportunity for a gas-based gag. But for many other creatures, farts are no laughing matter. Deep in the bowels of the animal kingdom, farts can serve as tools...

Genitals are the fastest-evolving organs in the animal kingdom. But why is this so? And what's the point of having decorative private parts? Menno Schilthuizen explains how the evolutionary biology of nature's nether regions uncovers a...

There are a lot of ways to kill and be killed in the animal kingdom, but only a lucky few use the powers of venom. Not all are closely related, so how did they acquire the same defenses, where did venom come from, and how does it work?...

The world is always abuzz with sounds, many of which human ears simply can’t hear. However, other species have extraordinary adaptations that grant them access to realms of sonic extremes. And some of them don’t even have ears— at least,...

Why do spiders have 8 eyes? It’s a seemingly simple question with a surprisingly complex answer. We’ll be hanging out with some jumping spiders (the cutest of all spiders) and some jumping spider researchers to investigate how a...

Dickinsonia might be the oldest known member of the animal kingdom, and the origin of birdsongs from the syrinx might be a little less mysterious.

Let's talk about some of the awesome single dads out there in the animal kingdom!

Dickinsonia might be the oldest known member of the animal kingdom, and the origin of birdsongs from the syrinx might be a little less mysterious.

In this video your students and kids will learn how animals are classified into different groups. Classification breaks very large groups down into smaller groups. This makes them easier to be studied. Scientists classify animals, plants...

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Until recently, scientists thought cannibalism was a rare response to starvation or other extreme stress. Well-known cannibals like the praying mantis and black widow were considered bizarre exceptions. But now, we know they more or less...