Protecting the Okavango Ecosystem | National Geographic
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The Okavango Delta is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. But threats of climate change and deforestation upstream are risking its delicate balance.
Why do cats have vertical pupils? - Emma Bryce
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Dive into the incredible diversity of animal pupils, and how the different shapes indicate the animal’s role in an ecosystem.
Protecting Rhinos In Kaziranga National Park
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From being a rhino poaching hub in the 1900s, Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in the north-east Indian state of Assam now boasts the single largest breeding population of the Indian rhinos.
This Crab Can't Swim, But Has To Lay Its Eggs In The Sea
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The robber crab has been ashore so long, it's developed lungs that can no longer breathe in water.
Wildebeest
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A couple of wildebeest contemplate crossing a river.
Piranha Scissors
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Don`t have scissors? Just take a Piranha. Bite-Test at Cuyabeno Rainforest, Ecuador.
The rise of the planet of the trilobites - Nigel Hughes
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Discover the creatures known as trilobites, one of Earth’s most successful early animals, and find out what led to their extinction.
Why Sharks Are Covered In Teeth
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Sharks wouldn’t be known for their fierce teeth today if it weren’t for their ancient scales.
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
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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
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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
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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.