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In this episode, a cardiologist is called in to consult on a male chimp's annual checkup. Plus, meet a kookaburra and a tawny frogmouth, two unique Australian bird species. Part of "The Wildlife Docs" series.
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Compares four species of chimpanzees and monkeys in Uganda's Kibale National Park. Looks at the habitats, characteristics, food, and socialization of the chimps, red colobos, black-and-white colobos, and red-tailed monkeys. Discusses the impact of careless logging on the forests these endangered animals call home. NOTE: One brief mating scene.
Compares and contrasts the three types of great apes: orangutans, gorillas, and chimps. Focuses on where they live, what they look like, what they eat, how they communicate, and how they survive. Explains that scientists study apes because apes are humans' closest living relative. Looks at characteristics apes and humans share.
Tells the story of a young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of being able to help animals, until one day she finds that her dream has come true. Dr. Jane Goodall becomes a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, animal activist, environmentalist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace. Based on the book by Patrick McDonnell.
What do chimpanzees, Kodiak bears, and elephants eat? How do they get their food? Three children explore the similarities and differences between themselves and animals and the foods they eat. Shows closeups of animals eating and drinking, but focuses on chimps, bears, and elephants. Covers other characteristics of these three animals in addition to what they eat.
Paleontologists have studied the fossil record of human evolution just like they have done for other major transitions, including the evolution of tetrapods from fish and the evolution of birds from dinosaurs. Sean Carroll and Tim White discuss the most important human fossils and how they illuminate key phases of human evolution, focusing in particular on three traits: larger brains, tool use, and bipedality.
Ancient primate progenitors had bodies a lot like those of modern monkeys and spent tens of millions of years living in trees. From them, humans inherited versatile hands, amazing vision, and capable brains. Part of the “Your Inner Fish” series.
Part of a series that features a wide variety of video footage, photographs, diagrams, graphics, and labels. For this particular video, students will focus on assigning organisms to the correct family as outlined by the scientific classification system. Part of the Science Video Vocab series.
Mr. Charlie introduces three children to the people who keep the zoo operating smoothly. The zookeeper and crew make sure the animals have food and water and that the grounds and cages are clean. The nutritionist is responsible for food storage and preparation, while the vet keeps the animals healthy. Exhibit builders work hard to provide the animals with as natural a habitat as possible. The children learn there are many different jobs at the zoo.
How do biologists answer questions and solve problems? Within the context of answering this question, data collection, recording, and analysis are overviewed. Examines two animal behaviors: feeding and communication. Illustrates the different behaviors of lions, alligators, and chimpanzees, and then highlights the "waggle dance" used by bees. Supports the learning of these concepts in tandem with the textbooks also offered by the publisher.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
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