Journey back in time with Andy to see dinosaurs and ancient creatures. Then join him on missions around the globe to meet animals in their habitats and discover their unique behaviors and adaptations.
In Adaptations on the Kelp Forest and Ocean Floor, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how bat rays, fish, and sea slugs have adapted to live in the kelp forest. Learn how animals have developed behavioral and physical adaptations to living on the sandy seafloor. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In The Underwater Adaptations of the Crab and the Octopus, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how the crab and octopus survive. Learn how they have adapted to their environment, including hunting at night. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Animal Adaptations Due to Receding Tides, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how invertebrates in the mud are impacted by the receding tide, how flounder use the currents, and how ospreys hunt. Observe animal adaptations in the wading birds and the flounder. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
Meet five fascinating owl species from around the world: the great grey owl, western barn owl, tawny owl, snowy owl, and Eurasian eagle owl.
Click on each owl’s picture to watch a short video, then click on its name to discover a fun fact about what makes it unique, from specialized feathers and hunting techniques to surprising behaviors and remarkable adaptations.
Some owls thrive in snowy forests, others hunt over open fields, and some make their homes among rocky cliffs and woodlands. Along the way, you’ll discover how these remarkable birds find prey, navigate their habitats, and survive in different environments.
For Teachers and Parents:
The Owlery works well as an introduction to animal adaptations, habitats, and predator-prey relationships or as a self-guided activity for students working on their own or in pairs. Here are a few ways to use it:
- Before exploring: Ask students what they already know about owls and where they think different species live. Have them predict how owls might be adapted to their environments.
- While exploring: Have students record one interesting fact and one adaptation for each owl, explaining how it helps the bird survive.
- After exploring: Ask students to compare the five species. Which hunt in similar habitats? How do their diets, behaviors, and physical features differ?
- Extension: Have students choose one owl and investigate how changes to its habitat, food supply, or nesting sites could affect its survival.
Meet the Sharks is an interactive adventure that lets you explore some of the ocean's most incredible shark species: the great white, hammerhead, whale, blacktip, and tiger shark.
Click on each illustrated shark to watch an exciting educational video from state-of-the-art BBC productions like Blue Planet and Deadly 60. Then click on each shark's name to uncover a fun fact about what makes that species unique — from extraordinary senses to surprising behaviors to mind-blowing adaptations.
Whether you're meeting these amazing fish (that's right — sharks are fish!) for the first time or already know a thing or two about sharks, this interactive experience is a fun way to discover how each species has adapted to life in the ocean. Dive in, explore, and see which shark becomes your favorite!
Journey back in time with Andy to see dinosaurs and ancient creatures. Then join him on missions around the globe to meet animals in their habitats and discover their unique behaviors and adaptations.
In Adaptations on the Kelp Forest and Ocean Floor, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how bat rays, fish, and sea slugs have adapted to live in the kelp forest. Learn how animals have developed behavioral and physical adaptations to living on the sandy seafloor. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In The Underwater Adaptations of the Crab and the Octopus, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how the crab and octopus survive. Learn how they have adapted to their environment, including hunting at night. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Animal Adaptations Due to Receding Tides, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how invertebrates in the mud are impacted by the receding tide, how flounder use the currents, and how ospreys hunt. Observe animal adaptations in the wading birds and the flounder. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
Meet five fascinating owl species from around the world: the great grey owl, western barn owl, tawny owl, snowy owl, and Eurasian eagle owl.
Click on each owl’s picture to watch a short video, then click on its name to discover a fun fact about what makes it unique, from specialized feathers and hunting techniques to surprising behaviors and remarkable adaptations.
Some owls thrive in snowy forests, others hunt over open fields, and some make their homes among rocky cliffs and woodlands. Along the way, you’ll discover how these remarkable birds find prey, navigate their habitats, and survive in different environments.
For Teachers and Parents:
The Owlery works well as an introduction to animal adaptations, habitats, and predator-prey relationships or as a self-guided activity for students working on their own or in pairs. Here are a few ways to use it:
- Before exploring: Ask students what they already know about owls and where they think different species live. Have them predict how owls might be adapted to their environments.
- While exploring: Have students record one interesting fact and one adaptation for each owl, explaining how it helps the bird survive.
- After exploring: Ask students to compare the five species. Which hunt in similar habitats? How do their diets, behaviors, and physical features differ?
- Extension: Have students choose one owl and investigate how changes to its habitat, food supply, or nesting sites could affect its survival.
Meet the Sharks is an interactive adventure that lets you explore some of the ocean's most incredible shark species: the great white, hammerhead, whale, blacktip, and tiger shark.
Click on each illustrated shark to watch an exciting educational video from state-of-the-art BBC productions like Blue Planet and Deadly 60. Then click on each shark's name to uncover a fun fact about what makes that species unique — from extraordinary senses to surprising behaviors to mind-blowing adaptations.
Whether you're meeting these amazing fish (that's right — sharks are fish!) for the first time or already know a thing or two about sharks, this interactive experience is a fun way to discover how each species has adapted to life in the ocean. Dive in, explore, and see which shark becomes your favorite!