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What can scientists learn from dissecting owl pellets? Host Emily Graslie visits with paleontologist Matt McDowell, and they discuss how owl pellets can be used by scientists to learn about certain aspects of an ecosystem. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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In each episode, viewers are given clues about a hidden animal inside a magic box. Can viewers use all the clues to correctly guess the name of the nocturnal bird of prey featured in this episode? Part of the "Zoobabu" series.
When Genoveva opens her magic book, the screen is filled with feathers, beaks, horns, legs, wings, and snouts. Genoveva's magic book transports her to various habitats where she learns about the animals that live there. In this episode, Genoveva discovers the nocturnal world of owls.
Why do owls have heads shaped like a satellite dish? And why are their eyes so large. These are just a few of their anatomical features that enable to capture prey. But various species have also adapted to varied climates to chase their prey. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
What is ”egg-shaped"? Host Joe Hanson discusses the shapes of eggs from many different bird species. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
Teamwork is the key when veterinarian Michelle Oakley works with colleagues to help an injured owl, examine a rowdy musk ox, and fight to save two emergency patients. Part of the "Wilderness Vet" series.
Part of the animated "Johan, the Young Scientist" series. Professor Hoo sets the group of young scientists off to another treasure hunt, this time using the primary colors as their clues. From there, the kids learn about the masking qualities of primary colors and also about camouflage.
In each episode, viewers are given clues about a hidden animal inside a magic box. This episode is all about birds. Animals highlighted include: an eagle, an ostrich, a duck, a hummingbird, a swan, a flamingo, an owl, a peacock, a pelican, and a chick. Part of the "Zoobabu" series.
Poor Suzie is seriously ill. Only a rare plant and the help of the Great Duke Owl can save her. Hanna and Olli fly off with the bird magician in search of the herbal remedy. Part of the "My Little Planet" series.
Part of the animated "Johan, the Young Scientist" series. Johan travels to ScienScape one evening because of a power outage at his house. There he learns that there are only two sources of light-natural and artificial lights. Professor Hoo then guides him, Ani, and Moki on their night out to find the brightest source of light that is also completely free.
Explains how raptors (birds of prey) fly and hunt, comparing their abilities to those of high-tech fighter aircraft. The peregrine falcon, for example, surpasses even the F-22 Raptor aircraft in its speed, agility, and accuracy on target. Also studies eagles, kestrels, owls, vultures, falcons, and hawks. Focuses on the tactics of raptors hunts from hawks, taking advantage of bats' nighttime flights to hawks' teamwork in capturing their prey.
