MinuteEarth Explains: How Did Whales Get So Big? | Book Trailer
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It’s packed with the clever explanations, adorable illustrations, and quirky humor you love from MinuteEarth – all in hard-cover form! Explore science and fun facts about animals, plants, microbes and more from all over Earth (and beyond).
Why These Bears “Waste” Food
Adults Animals
Optimal foraging theory means that turning down food is sometimes more efficient than eating it - but even then, what’s “wasted” doesn’t necessarily go to waste.
The Fish That Hunts Pigeons | Planet Earth II | BBC Earth
Adults Animals
The pigeon's lack of fear has lead to an unexpected predator appearing...
Raising Cute Pandas: It's Complicated | National Geographic
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Giant panda cubs are adorable fluff balls that squeak and squeal. This endangered species is also incredibly tricky to breed and raise in captivity. In the 1960s, only 30 percent of infant pandas born at breeding centers survived. Today 90 percent survive. So, what changed?
Why We Faint (When Other Animals Don't)
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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
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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
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Dig into the incredible fighting, feeding, and flying capabilities of hummingbirds.
Feathers in Flight: The Bird Genoscape Project | National Geographic
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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
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Take 3 minutes and slow down with snow monkeys, with this extract from Mindful Escapes.
Lion Pride Hunts Cape Buffalo | Savage Kingdom
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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
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Deep in tropical jungles lie floating kingdoms ruled by beautiful and deadly masters.