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Ecological succession is the gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time. In this episode, Pinky and Petunia discuss how nothing remains the same and habitats are constantly changing. Part of "The Amoeba Sisters" series.
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Every element of earth's ecosystem is needed to maintain the delicate balance that supports all life forms. Groups of people and organizations work to keep and even to restore this balance. Mentions often how life on earth is interconnected and that environmental responsibility is everyone's business.
Host Emily Graslie travels to an unstudied rain forest. While there, she helps a team of scientists document the reptiles and amphibians they find during night excursions. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Salt marshes, bogs, swamps, and freshwater marshes are examples of wetlands, each one home to wide varieties of plant and animal life. This type of biome is a complex ecosystem that benefits people and upon which humans have had destructive impact.
Explore the vastly different ecosystems of the rainforest and the jungle. This video discusses the diversity of their vegetation, animals, and insects. From the Kool Books series narrated by Hector Bonilla.
Dr. Corina Tarnita describes the importance of termite mounds in a savanna ecosystem. Termite mounds are biological hotspots that concentrate nutrients. When viewed from above, the mounds form a strikingly regular polka-dot pattern. Dr. Tarnita uses mathematical modeling to explain the regularity of the pattern.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef on the planet and exists in nutrient poor waters. How does the reef support all the diverse organisms that live on the reef? This episode discusses the relationship between coral and algae, which is the key to the survival of the entire ecosystem. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
Host Emily Graslie continues her work with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. They have collected many insect specimens, which they take back to the lab and begin the process of identifying and cataloging. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the insect collection at The Field Museum, host Emily Graslie examines various specimens of katydids, grasshoppers, and crickets. Jim Boone, Collection Manager of Insects, gives her the tour. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series."
Seagrass beds provide an array of services to both humans and animals. Dr. Randall Hughes studies the seagrass beds of Saint Joseph Bay to better understand these services. She also notes the decline of this important ecosystem. Part of the series "In The Grass, On The Reef."
Coral reefs are some of the most precious habitats in the ocean, which has earned them the nickname "rainforests of the sea." They're a complicated ecosystem where thousands of species are supported by some of the smallest life-forms. Part of the "Coral Comeback" series.
Ana Luz Porzecanski is a conservation biologist. She studies wildlife and ecosystems. In this interview, she discusses how humans and nature can coexist and thrive together. Part of the "Meet the Ologist" series.
Host Steve Backshall takes a look at the archipelago of Svalbard in the Arctic Circle and tries to unlock exactly how life can exist in such a cold, dark place. He discovers that the whole ecosystem is driven by the primary producers at the bottom of the food chain. Part of the "Nature's Microworlds" series.
Dr. Randall Hughes is interested in what makes a salt marsh less susceptible to disturbances, such as drought. She looks at species diversity to determine what combinations of plants and animals make for a more productive ecosystem. Part of the series "In The Grass, On The Reef."
Eco, the little bear, travels around the world observing human interactions with the environment. During his journey, he meets many other friends from the animal kingdom and gets a firsthand look into some of the environmental and social problems facing the planet. Eco and his friends provide ways for humans to ensure a healthy planet for the future. Part of "Eco S.O.S." series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie learns the proper techniques for pinning an insect. Gracen Brilmyer, a research assistant at the museum, provides Graslie with step-by-step instructions from collecting the best specimen to showcasing anatomical structures. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Symone Johnson, educator at National Aquarium, provides an overview of the series "Coral Comeback." She outlines coral reefs and discusses their importance to healthy ocean ecosystems. Part of the "Coral Comeback" series.
Towering gypsum dunes span hundreds of square miles in New Mexico's White Sands National Monument, and hundreds of animal species thrive in this unique ecosystem. The lizards living in White Sands National Monument have attracted biologists from the University of California, Berkeley. The lizards are undergoing adaptation and speciation on an extraordinarily rapid timescale. Part of the “Science Nation” series.
With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Pace University educator Lauren Birney and her team are getting middle school students involved in an ambitious restoration program. The students study New York Harbor and the extensive watershed that empties into it. They also conduct field research in support of restoring native oyster habitats. Part of the “Science Nation” series.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
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Biology related concepts
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