Why We Faint (When Other Animals Don't)
Adults Animals
Humans are the only animals known to faint due to triggers like shock, fear, or pain; this is due to a combination of our massive brains and upright stance.
The Secret Culture of Orcas | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic
Adults Animals
Scientists are discovering that orcas, among the most social and intelligent of marine animals, have unique family structures and behaviors, passed from one generation to the next.
The surprising secrets of hummingbird flight
Adults Animals
Dig into the incredible fighting, feeding, and flying capabilities of hummingbirds.
Feathers in Flight: The Bird Genoscape Project | National Geographic
Adults Animals
Billions of birds migrate annually across the Western Hemisphere… but if we don’t know where they go when they leave their breeding grounds, how can we protect them?
Wildlife Disappearing at the Border | National Geographic
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The San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge marks the convergence of the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts in a grassland valley at the base of the Peloncillo mountains.
Mesmerising Owl Moments | BBC Earth
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With the ability to fly silently and detect prey with stunning acuracy, owls are master arial predators. Enjoy this selection of owl moments taken from the BBC Earth library.
These squids can fly... no, really - Robert Siddall
Adults Animals
Dive into the incredible flying capabilities of squids, and how they use flight as a survival tactic.
Collecting Honey the Hard Way | Primal Survivor
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Hazen travels to the Dulong River Valley and works with the people living there to scale the side of a mountain, in order to harvest honey from a beehive.
Slow Down With Snow Monkeys
Adults Animals
Take 3 minutes and slow down with snow monkeys, with this extract from Mindful Escapes.
Lion Pride Hunts Cape Buffalo | Savage Kingdom
Adults Animals
The pride of lions led by Tata hunt and kill a pair of cape buffalo.
When Trees Go Nuts
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Every once in a while, all the oaks or spruces or other plants in a region suddenly produce a tremendous bounty of seeds – up to 100 times more than usual. But why do they do it, and how do they all manage to sync up?
Puma Stares Down Camera Crew | The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World | BBC Earth
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Isolated in the Andean mountains, the team suddenly find themselves in a standoff with a wild puma.
Why Don’t Sheep Shrink In The Rain?
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Getting wet isn’t REALLY what makes wool shrink; it merely exacerbates the friction between the wool fibers, which is stronger in one direction than another, so when agitated in the washer or dryer, they migrate in relation to each other in a process called “felting.”
Macaques SLAP Squirrels And Steal Their Food | Primates | BBC Earth
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Jackfruit is a prized meal, but it can be hard to tell when they're ripe and ready to eat. These lion-tailed macaques in southern India have a crafty way of getting the tastiest morsels - stealing them from Malabar giant squirrels!
Best Monkey Moments | BBC Earth
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There are more than 260 species of monkey worldwide, here are some of the best moments from our primate friends.
The fish that walk on land - Noah R. Bressman
Adults Animals
Explore the challenges facing amphibious fish when they leave water and the ingenious ways they survive on land.
The Warrior Kingdoms of the Weaver Ant
Adults Animals
Deep in tropical jungles lie floating kingdoms ruled by beautiful and deadly masters.
What Are the WORST Bug Bites To Get?
Adults Animals
Can it be winter please? The bugs have had their fun.
The last living members of an extinct species - Jan Stejskal
Adults Animals
Dig into how scientists are attempting to revive the functionally extinct northern white rhino through artificial reproduction.
The big-beaked, rock-munching fish that protect coral reefs - Mike Gil
Adults Animals
Discover the quirky creature known as the parrotfish, and the key role it plays in keeping coral reefs healthy and thriving.
Releasing Rescued Animals Back Into The Wild | BBC Earth
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Four tortoises, two leopard cats and two civets rescued from the illegal wildlife trade get a second chance at a life in the wild.