The Freshwater Paradox
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Even though less than 1% of Earth's water is freshwater, it's the home for 50% of fish species. This is the Freshwater Paradox.
Oceans (Full Episode) | Hostile Planet
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Dive beneath the surface of Earth’s oceans to discover animals as they fight to adapt.
The Rain Shadow Effect
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Here’s how mountains control the weather.
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...
How Wildfires Generate "Never-Ending" Storms
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Under the right conditions, wildfires can form clouds and generate firestorms, which last far longer than normal thunderstorms.
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?
The dark history of bananas - John Soluri
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Explore the history of the notorious United Fruit Company and how its influence over the banana industry impacted Central America.
Can we build a "perfect" forest? - Jean-François Bastin
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How can trees help in the fight against climate change? Dig into the efforts to rebuild damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions.
Slow Down With Snow Monkeys
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Take 3 minutes and slow down with snow monkeys, with this extract from Mindful Escapes.
How to Start a Fire in a Survival Situation | Basic Instincts | WIRED
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Dr. Bill Schindler, a professor of archeology and anthropology at Washington College, demonstrates a couple of the most effective methods for starting a fire in the wilderness with limited resources.
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.
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
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Deep in tropical jungles lie floating kingdoms ruled by beautiful and deadly masters.
The last living members of an extinct species - Jan Stejskal
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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 Nature
Discover the quirky creature known as the parrotfish, and the key role it plays in keeping coral reefs healthy and thriving.
Vultures: the acid-puking, plague-busting heroes of the ecosystem
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Explore the essential role vultures play in cleaning our ecosystems and why their conservation is key to a healthy planet.
The Fastest-Growing Plant In The World
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Bamboo is the world’s fastest growing plant thanks to the cell elongation process it shares with all grasses and its unique cell wall layering adaptation, allowing it to shoot up to 100 ft (30m) in just 8 weeks.