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[ Animals ]
Here’s What Killer Whales Have in Common with Your Grandmother!
By Dr. Lynda
Killer whales have more in common with your grandmother than you may think. It’s a fascinating story and an opportunity for all of us to easily make the world a little better place today! Turns out, some wise elders of the Pacific Northwest, grandmother killer whales, are at a tipping point for their survival, but we can influence that quickly. This is an amazing story and a chance to be change-makers!
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!
20 minutes
[ Nature ]
A River of Raptors
By Sam Burns
If we are looking for inspiration and hope these days, we may only have to look up to find it! There is a river of wonder going unnoticed above us, showing us how the health of our planet is holding up. And thankfully, there’s an amazing group of people bringing us these insights.
24 minutes
[ Culture ]
So… Why Are People Riding Bulls?
By Sam Burns
Bull riding is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. So why do people partake in it? Turns out, there are some metaphors that might help us master our own pursuits!
18 minutes
[ Science ]
Saving the World One Turtle at a Time
By Sam Burns
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre is changing the world in its own way; saving injured turtles to keep important wetland ecosystems alive and well!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Single Mothers are Saving Africa’s Endangered Wildlife
By Dr. Lynda
The best thought leaders among us are quick to accept the risk of abandoning assumptions. Their courage often brings out the best in others, and here’s an amazing example of that alchemy!
7 minutes
[ Science ]
The Bacteria that Lights Up This Squid’s Life
By Sam Burns
The relationship between the bobtail squid and this bacteria is the definition of a healthy relationship. And maybe we can all learn a little something from them!
14 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Have You Hugged an Apex Predator Today?
By Dr. Lynda
Did you know that whale poop can slow climate change, wolves can change rivers, and the sand from China’s Gobi Desert is now reaching the United States? It’s all about those apex predators and keystone species!
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!
10 minutes
[ Science ]
What We’re Learning from The First Swim Across the Pacific
By Sam Burns
Ben Lecomte is currently (right now!) in the middle of swimming 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. While this is awesome on its own, what’s truly amazing is the amount of scientific data they’re picking up along the way.
27 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Why Wild Animals May End Up On Your Street
By Sam Burns
These communities in Canada are helping us all reimagine what we can do to have healthy relationships with the wildlife that lives around us!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Venomous Animals Prove It’s Still an Amazing World
By Dr. Lynda
Ever wondered why some animals developed this deadly cocktail? Or why there seems to be a pattern to where these creatures are located? There are pieces to this puzzle that may just surprise you…
15 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Humanizing What’s Under the Surface
By Sam Burns
It can be difficult to feel a connection to something when it isn’t a part of your day to day life. But what if it could be? There are people throughout the world creating ways for us to have a closer look at what’s happening under the water, so here’s two of them. Artist, Katrina Fuller, will bring the ocean to us, while innovator, David Lang, brings us into those waters!
17 minutes
[ Animals ]
Orangutans Connected to All Our Daily Lives!
By Jami Tarris
Orangutans may seem half a world away from some of us, but we’re all actually closely connected to them in the most unexpected ways!
5 minutes
A Collection to Inspire Endless Curiosity!
Are natural history museums the best place to inspire curiosity? Maybe we shouldn’t archive them just yet. Here’s Sir David Attenborough to tell us why!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
How a Tiny Creature Makes Us Ask Better Questions…
The jerboa may look like the tiny rodent cousin of the t-rex, but the skeletons of these strange creatures are helping us answer questions with major implications in medicine.
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
How to Survive a Rhino Charge
By Theo Allofs
Have you ever wondered, “How did they get that photograph?!” Today we introduce you to a professional nature photographer who will tell us a fantastic tale and share some of his breathtaking images.
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Poison Gems: Blue Jean or Strawberry Frogs
By Dr. Lynda
When Mother Nature designed the survival strategies for the poison dart frog, she brought in a whole new playbook! Get a load of this bit of wonder…
19 minutes
[ Animals ]
How Photography Can Impact Conservation
Head to Yellowstone National Park to get an up-close look at one of America’s great migrations as nobody had ever seen it before!
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
Live Cams: Peering into the Secret Lives of Animals
By Dr. Lynda
Live cams can take us on small journeys we might never imagine. Today we point you to a place where you can get lost in the wonder of nature, up close and personal, in real time!
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Remarkable Intelligence of Octopus Tentacles
How much do you really know about octopus tentacles? Sure, tentacles help an octopus get around, but did you know they can smell and taste too?
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
Eight of the Rarest, Cutest Animals on Earth
By Dr. Lynda
Maybe when we know more, we will save more of the earth’s wonders. Here are 8 of the rarest and cutest animals on earth.
18 minutes
[ Animals ]
Coral Wonders That Defy Imagination!
By Dr. Lynda
Want to crack the window open on a view of beauty and complexity that will leave you with a sigh? You might think you know enough about coral, and you’d be very mistaken. Take a look at this!
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
Hop on Over to Japan’s Rabbit Island
By Dr. Lynda
There are places in the world that shift our sense of “normal”, and the wonder never leaves us. Here’s a small wonder!
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Elephant Seals: Mother Nature’s Beachmaster
By Dr. Lynda
When Mother Nature created beaches, she must have felt like she needed a truly colossal creation worthy of becoming the “beachmaster”. Enter, the Elephant Seal.
16 minutes
[ Animals ]
Are Dragons in our DNA?
By Dr. Lynda
There’s a fascinating reason why dragons show up in cultures all around the world, and it’s something that unites us all!
26 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Art, Technology, and Wonder of Filming Wildlife
Explore what goes on behind the lens to capture nature at its most extraordinary! The art of filming wildlife brings the natural world into our homes, inspiring wonder, and reshaping the future along the way.
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Breakfast at Giraffe Manor
By Dr. Lynda
You get a wonderful appreciation of the size of a giraffe when their head is in your cereal bowl. Here’s the marvelous story of Kenya’s Giraffe Manor.
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
Celebrate the Stories of Species Saved from Extinction
Sometimes we need a little reminder that our hard work is making a difference! Today we celebrate the stories of seven species saved from extinction!