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[ Nature ]
Explore Joy, Wonder, and Insight in an Unexpected Package: Goats!
By Sam Burns
Let’s get to know an animal with fascinating adaptations for survival and 10,000-year history beside us! We’re going to investigate the world of these split-hooved, 280-degree peering creatures. Join us for a pajama party, a look into what makes a goat a living marvel, and how they can help us innovate!
14 minutes
[ Nature ]
The Sneaky Smarts of Sea Slugs
By Sam Burns
From sporting bright colors to a touch that really stings, sea slugs have adopted quite a few interesting traits to keep them out of the mouths of predators. Our world only gets more interesting the more we know about our fellow inhabitants, so let’s spend a moment with these unique ones!
7 minutes
[ Nature ]
Raccoons Can See With Their Hands!
By Sam Burns
How much do you know about this famous neighborhood bandit? They have quite a few interesting tricks that help them survive in our urban worlds!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Adorable Creature Who… Can Grow Its Arms Back?
By Sam Burns
The insane regeneration abilities of the axolotl make it quite possibly one of the most interesting animals in the world. Whether regrowing limbs or hosting the body parts of their axolotl peers on their own frame, these creatures are incredible oddities of nature!