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Life in Octopolis: Exploring the Social Behavior of Octopuses

In Life in Octopolis: Exploring the Social Behavior of Octopuses, ecologist David Scheel explains that octopuses were thought to be loners of the sea, but surprising discoveries near Sydney Harbor are rewriting their story. Diver Matt Lawrence stumbled upon "Octopolis," a bustling underwater area where octopuses wrestle, interact, and even rest near each other in dens, giving scientists a fresh look at the surprising social lives of cephalopods. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.

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Ducklings, Seal Pups, and Elephant Calves: The Baby Animal Playlist

Get ready for cuteness overload with this heartwarming playlist of baby animal videos! Watch ducklings wobble, elephants splash, wildebeests race, seals snooze, and otters play with endless charm. Perfect for captivating your class while sneaking in a little science, these clips will have your students saying “aww” while you say, “This totally counts as learning!”

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Ocean Genius: A Deep Dive Into Octopus Intelligence

In Ocean Genius: A Deep Dive Into Octopus Intelligence, ecologist David Scheel demonstrates how his octopus, Heidi, reacts differently to people based on how they treat her. With their mischievous personalities, these fascinating invertebrates are now part of studies once reserved for chimpanzees, opening the door to a deeper understanding of their complex behavior. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.

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Jane Goodall: Redefining Humanity Through Chimpanzees

In Jane Goodall: Redefining Humanity Through Chimpanzees, host Dermot O'Leary explores the groundbreaking work of a young woman who transformed our understanding of animal behavior and human origins. Jane Goodall’s determination and pioneering spirit took her from a typist in Bournemouth to a world-renowned primatologist. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.

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A Group of Western Lowland Gorillas

In A Group of Western Lowland Gorillas, naturalist Steve Backshall finds a group of gorillas in the trees of Loango National Park in Gabon and marvels at the gorillas’ behavior. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

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Clever Chimpanzees

In Clever Chimpanzees, naturalist Steve Backshall comes across chimps in the Loango National Park in Gabon. He watches them engage in behaviors he has never seen before, including working together to get honey. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

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Meet the Humpback Whale

In Meet the Humpback Whale, naturalist Steve Backshall swims with humpback whales. He sends a drone out to capture footage of them playing and breaching the water around Isla de la Plata in Ecuador. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

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Pigeons vs. Predator: A Fish out of Water
In Pigeons vs. Predator: A Fish out of Water, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the unusual predator-prey relationship between urban pigeons and an invasive catfish that uses its whiskery barbels to sense the movements of its victims. Learn more about the interaction between the pigeons and the catfish, including the catfish's unique predatory behavior. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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The Tool-Using Tusk Fish

In The Tool-Using Tusk Fish, narrator Sir David Attenborough suggests that tusk fish, and perhaps other fish species, may be more intelligent than people ever thought possible. When the tusk fish finds food, such as a clam, it uses coral as a tool to crack open the clam and feed itself. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.

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Why Mother Octopuses Die After Laying Eggs
The article "Why Mother Octopuses Die After Laying Eggs" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explains the mysterious behavior of female octopuses, who stop eating and die after reproducing. The article explores how the optic gland triggers this self-destructive behavior and suggests it may protect baby octopuses from being eaten by their own mothers.
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Elephants on the Move: Guided by the Matriarch
In Elephants on the Move: Guided by the Matriarch, narrator Gordon Buchanan describes the challenges that African elephants face as they travel over the savannas. Baby elephants have to learn where to go and how to navigate potentially dangerous water crossings as they move from place to place. Since elephants travel great distances, the expertise of the elephant matriarch is critical to their survival. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.
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Safari Babies: Growing Up
In Safari Babies: Growing Up, narrator Gordon Buchanan describes some of the challenges that young animals face as they grow up in the African plains. A young leopard tries to retrieve a carcass up in a tree, but it’s no easy task. A tiny banded mongoose faces an obstacle on its way to a new home. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.