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A Giant Oceanic Manta Ray of Hope
By Dr. Lynda
Here’s what can happen when dedicated people find their passion, use it to protect a natural wonder, and expand us all with their work. (Wait till you see this stunning videography!)
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
A Second Chance for Abandoned Animals and Inmates
By Dr. Lynda
Here’s a great example of the kinds of stories the nightly news could be bringing us, instead of all the doom and gloom. Another thought-leaders – the Monroe County Jail – teaches us about possibility.
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Amazing Woman Who Discovered Dinosaurs: Mary Anning
By Dr. Lynda
The most important scientific discoveries almost always contain the key elements of a great story: drama, serendipity, hardship and perseverance. Here’s a fabulous tale of the WOMAN who discovered dinosaurs!
19 minutes
[ Animals ]
GoPro and the Orca Rescue
By Dr. Lynda
Can you imagine the exhilaration of setting an enormous, wild animal like an Orca (Killer Whale) free after it has been entangled by fishing gear? Today we explore their beauty and intelligence with the magic a Go Pro can bring to research.
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the Dogs Who Have Become Penguin Protectors!
By Dr. Lynda
There are times when human ingenuity comes in doses that are so successful and inspiring that you just want to shout it from the highest yardarm. Here’s just such a story!
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Grand History of the Humble Pigeon
Why should we appreciate the humble pigeon a little more? It turns out, pigeons are actually much smarter than we give them credit for, not to mention we share a rich history!
13 minutes
[ Animals ]
Beware! Crab Crossing Ahead!
Once a year on Christmas Island, the ground becomes a sea of crustaceans as the islands red crabs make one of the most amazing migrations in the world!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Take a Minute to Explore Your Curious Side!
How can curiosity make the world seem a little more wonderful? Let’s start with a simple question: What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Why Don’t Woodpeckers Get Concussions?
Have you ever asked yourself “Do woodpeckers get concussions?” Well, even if you haven’t, here is the answer that will leave you walking through the world a little smarter!
12 minutes
[ Animals ]
Ghosts in the Night: How Owls Fly Silently
Have you ever wondered how owls fly silently? There’s more to it than you may think! These remarkable creatures are yet another example how nature never ceases to amaze us.
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet a Living Dinosaur: The Giant Cassowary
By Dr. Lynda
Is it possible to find a living dinosaur in some far off corner of the globe? It is if you count the extraordinary, enormous bird called a cassowary!
20 minutes
[ Animals ]
Nat Geo Photographer’s Tales: Leopard Seals and Penguins
By Dr. Lynda
Ever see a breathtaking photo from the natural world and wonder how they got that image? Often the backstories are even better than the photograph! Listen to the remarkable tales from a Nat Geo photographer and you will be transformed.
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Creature that Doesn’t Die?
Let us introduce you to the hydra. These remarkable little organisms appear to defy the laws of nature with their seemingly immortal lifespan! Here’s the story on these strange creatures.
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Laying Out Earth’s History on a Football Field
How much do you really know about this planet’s history? How long have we been here? How does that compare Earth’s entire history? With the help of a football field, let’s gain a little perspective on these questions.
60 minutes
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Diving the Lembeh Strait in Search of Remarkable Creatures
Take a dive into the Lembeh Strait. This remarkable corner of the globe is home to some of the world’s strangest and most beautiful species. These creatures will leave even the biggest nature nerd in awe!
16 minutes
[ Animals ]
Things to Celebrate One Year Ago: Good News from December 2015!
By Dr. Lynda
If I refreshed your memory about the dreadful things happening in the news one year ago, you’d remember them. But what about the good things? Did we hear enough of that too! Here are some remarkable things to celebrate from a year ago!
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
An Adventure in Urban Wildlife
The words “urban wildlife photography” may seem boring, perhaps pictures of squirrels or pigeons. It turns out, the animals that call our cities home have a lot to teach us!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Using Bird Vomit to Uncover History!
How can owl pellets help us make conservation decisions? It turns out a little bit of gross science can have a big impact! And it’s actually pretty cool!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Duke Lemur Center: Inspired Leadership
By Dr. Lynda
Check out the Duke Lemur Center, a remarkable place dedicated to the research and conservation of some of this planet’s most threatened and unique species!
17 minutes
[ Animals ]
Remembering the Crocodile Hunter
By Dr. Lynda
Today, Ever Widening Circles remembers one of the true action heroes of our time, one committed to the sanctity of animal life and preservation thereof, the one and only Crocodile Hunter: Steve Irwin.
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
How is an Eel Like a Taser?
By Dr. Lynda
What could we learn from the “outliers”? Here’s a way to start down the path of finding something to respect and even learn from the un-lovables.
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Get an Up Close Look at The Aquatic World
Check out The Aquatic World with Philippe Cousteau, a phenomenal series from Great Big Story that is making science more approachable for us all!
35 minutes
[ Animals ]
Exploring Wild_Life and Celebrating Natural Wonder
Check out this incredible new web series from National Geographic! wild_life with Bertie Gregory heads to the Pacific Northwest for a new take on documenting our planet’s amazing natural wonders!
13 minutes
[ Animals ]
Celebrating 600: Proof This Is Still An Amazing World!
By Dr. Lynda
As the 24-hour news cycle seems to spiral ever downward, EWC is the new place on the web for exactly the opposite trajectory! We are connecting you to countless reasons to think the future is so amazingly bright. Take a look!
6 minutes
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A Thank You From Wounda
By Dr. Lynda
We’ve all heard a little about the “intelligence” of animals, but what about “emotional intelligence”? Wounda, a once near-death chimpanzee of Dr. Goodall fame, shows us there’s more going on here than we ever dreamed.
7 minutes
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Continental Collision Course
Not many of us stop to think about what the world looked like before our continents separated and then re-connected in a new way many years ago. Why does it still matter? Fascinating food for thought here today! Take a look…
10 minutes
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The Tale of the Flapper and the Panda
Where did our love for pandas begin? Arguably with a flapper and a panda named Su Lin. Here’s their remarkable story and a little look at how pandas have come to influence our conservation efforts!
47 minutes
[ Animals ]
Can Animals Communicate Deep Thoughts and Emotions?
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever had an experience with an animal that left you certain that animals have rich emotional lives and thoughts we might relate to very well? Today’s feature will make you feel very wise.
7 minutes
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Unearthing the DNA of the Jungle with Leeches
How can leeches help biologist study remote ecosystems? It turns out researchers can use these often overlooked creatures to learn about species hidden from view! Here’s the fascinating story.