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Why Dogs Eat Grass (and Sometimes Poop): Strange but True!
The article "Why Dogs Eat Grass (and Sometimes Poop): Strange but True!" from BBC Science Focus explores the curious reasons behind dogs eating grass and poop. While some theories suggest anxiety, boredom, or a need for attention, others link it to diet or instinct. Canine behavior expert Dr. Emily Blackwell sheds light on these habits and how our reactions may unintentionally encourage them.
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Grasslands: The Saiga Antelope
In Grasslands: The Saiga Antelope, narrator Sir David Attenborough introduces the Saiga antelope and how it survives on the vast Eurasian steppe. The video highlights the importance of grasslands, which cover a quarter of the Earth's land and provide essential habitats for animals like the Saiga antelope. 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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Ecosystem in a Tree Stump

In Ecosystem in a Tree Stump, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers find dead wood, sticks, and a tree stump. Join them as they investigate the tree stump and learn about the ways the tree stump provides a habitat for insects and animals. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.

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Into the Woods

In Into the Woods, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a woodland habitat. Join them as they spot animals, nests, and lichen. Learn how lichen can help us understand the health of an environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.

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Singapore: An Urban Habitat
In Singapore: An Urban Habitat, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores urban habitats. Though urban habitats aren’t usually conducive to plant and animal life, he suggests that humans can design cities more in harmony with nature. For example, Singapore has more species of life than any other in the world, thanks to intentional planting of trees, metal “supertrees,” and the cleaning of waterways. 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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Giant Otters: Reaching Adulthood
In Giant Otters: Reaching Adulthood, narrator Gordon Buchanan explains how young giant otters begin to transition from relying on their otter parents to being independent adults. As the otters grow, they take on more responsibility for finding their own food. The end of the clip describes how other young animals become more self-reliant in their water habitats. 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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Ancient Oaks: Amazing Habitats

In Ancient Oaks: Amazing Habitats, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers find an oak tree. Join them as they learn about this amazing, 400-year-old oak tree and how it provides a home for lots of animals! This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.

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Eleven of the Rarest Animals in the World at Risk of Extinction
The article "Eleven of the Rarest Animals in the World at Risk of Extinction" from BBC's Discover Wildlife highlights critically endangered species, including the vaquita porpoise and the black and chestnut eagle. It explores conservation efforts and the urgent need to protect these species from habitat loss, pollution, and poaching.
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Florida Underwater River Springs: The Secret to the Manatee’s Survival

In Florida Underwater River Springs: The Secret to the Manatee’s Survival, get an up-close view of Florida’s network of rivers, which provide a prime habitat for many species. The warm water from underwater springs is essential for one mammal in particular. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.

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Alligator Hatchlings: Learning to Perfect the Hunt

In Alligator Hatchlings: Learning to Perfect the Hunt, the summer wet season rejuvenates Florida landscapes and provides the ideal habitat for baby alligators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.

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Key Deer: A New Survival Strategy

In Key Deer: A New Survival Strategy, this smaller subspecies of white-tailed deer survived the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma by moving in closer to human habitats. But will this help or hurt the deer in the long run? This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.

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How Do People Impact the Oceans?
In this lesson, you’ll help your students explore the impact humans have on the world’s oceans. Start things off with a fun game of Three Truths and a Lie about the ocean to get your class thinking about this incredible biome. Then, guide your students through two engaging videos that highlight the connection between ocean animals and human activities. Wrap up the lesson with a creative activity where your students design ocean conservation posters to show how we can all work together to keep our oceans clean.