The article "Habitats and Ecosystems: Understanding Their Differences and Impact on Biodiversity" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explains the differences between habitats, ecosystems, environments, and niches, as well as how these concepts affect biodiversity and the importance of understanding them for conservation efforts.
Step into a place like no other. First watch The Biodiversity of Madagascar, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough takes you into Madagascar, home to many species that aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. Meet indri, ringtail, bamboo, and sifaka lemurs, some of the over 100 different types of lemur that have evolved from a common ancestor.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In The Rich Biodiversity of Madagascar, the narrator explains that due to its age and isolation, the island of Madagascar is home to many species that aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. Over 100 different types of lemurs have evolved from a common ancestor. The indri, ringtail, bamboo, and sifaka lemurs have each adapted to different habitats on the island. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Kakadu National Park, Biodiversity Hot Spot, host Simon Reeve explores this large national park in Australia. The park is teeming with life, but it used to be home to even more species before an invasive species came in. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Australia With Simon Reeve, a show in which Reeves goes Down Under to learn all about the animals that make Australia amazing.
In Florida’s Incredible Biodiversity, Florida’s unique geography and climate make it one of the United States’ most biodiverse places to visit. 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.
In Biodiversity in Monterey Bay, scientist John Ryan discusses the deep underwater canyon in Monterey Bay. It is rich in nutrients and home to a great variety of life. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales — A Detective Story, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.
The article "Mauritius: How Sustainable Tourism Is Reviving Its Endangered Wildlife" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explores how luxury tourism is helping the island of Mauritius restore its devastated biodiversity. Through sustainable practices and conservation efforts, the tourism industry is playing a crucial role in supporting rewilding projects, combating invasive species, and contributing to reforestation, with positive results for local wildlife like the Mauritian kestrel and endemic plants.
In Building Urban Havens for Wildlife, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how urban areas like Milan, Italy, and Singapore are designing spaces to support wildlife. By incorporating nature into city planning, these cities create habitats for wildlife, helping to preserve biodiversity and promote sustainability. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Protecting Madagascar, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the incredible biodiversity of Madagascar’s rainforests and the urgent need to protect them. Learn how deforestation and habitat destruction are endangering species like the indri, one of the world’s largest lemurs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
The article "10 Remarkable Desert Plants That Survive in the Harshest Places on Earth" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is an exploration of extraordinary plant species uniquely adapted to life in deserts. Highlighting everything from the ancient date palm to the fog-harvesting tara tree and water-storing saxaul, the article showcases the ways that desert flora thrive in places with extreme heat, dryness, or even cold.
The article "3D-Printed Terracotta Reefs Offer New Hope for Saving Coral Ecosystems" from BBC's Science Focus reveals that Israeli researchers are creating detailed artificial coral reefs using 3D printing. These terracotta reefs mimic real coral shapes and offer homes for marine organisms, helping coral reefs recover. The goal is to use this technology in oceans around the world to support marine biodiversity.
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.
The article "Habitats and Ecosystems: Understanding Their Differences and Impact on Biodiversity" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explains the differences between habitats, ecosystems, environments, and niches, as well as how these concepts affect biodiversity and the importance of understanding them for conservation efforts.
Step into a place like no other. First watch The Biodiversity of Madagascar, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough takes you into Madagascar, home to many species that aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. Meet indri, ringtail, bamboo, and sifaka lemurs, some of the over 100 different types of lemur that have evolved from a common ancestor.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In The Rich Biodiversity of Madagascar, the narrator explains that due to its age and isolation, the island of Madagascar is home to many species that aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. Over 100 different types of lemurs have evolved from a common ancestor. The indri, ringtail, bamboo, and sifaka lemurs have each adapted to different habitats on the island. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Kakadu National Park, Biodiversity Hot Spot, host Simon Reeve explores this large national park in Australia. The park is teeming with life, but it used to be home to even more species before an invasive species came in. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Australia With Simon Reeve, a show in which Reeves goes Down Under to learn all about the animals that make Australia amazing.
In Florida’s Incredible Biodiversity, Florida’s unique geography and climate make it one of the United States’ most biodiverse places to visit. 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.
In Biodiversity in Monterey Bay, scientist John Ryan discusses the deep underwater canyon in Monterey Bay. It is rich in nutrients and home to a great variety of life. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales — A Detective Story, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.
The article "Mauritius: How Sustainable Tourism Is Reviving Its Endangered Wildlife" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explores how luxury tourism is helping the island of Mauritius restore its devastated biodiversity. Through sustainable practices and conservation efforts, the tourism industry is playing a crucial role in supporting rewilding projects, combating invasive species, and contributing to reforestation, with positive results for local wildlife like the Mauritian kestrel and endemic plants.
In Building Urban Havens for Wildlife, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how urban areas like Milan, Italy, and Singapore are designing spaces to support wildlife. By incorporating nature into city planning, these cities create habitats for wildlife, helping to preserve biodiversity and promote sustainability. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Protecting Madagascar, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the incredible biodiversity of Madagascar’s rainforests and the urgent need to protect them. Learn how deforestation and habitat destruction are endangering species like the indri, one of the world’s largest lemurs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
The article "10 Remarkable Desert Plants That Survive in the Harshest Places on Earth" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is an exploration of extraordinary plant species uniquely adapted to life in deserts. Highlighting everything from the ancient date palm to the fog-harvesting tara tree and water-storing saxaul, the article showcases the ways that desert flora thrive in places with extreme heat, dryness, or even cold.
The article "3D-Printed Terracotta Reefs Offer New Hope for Saving Coral Ecosystems" from BBC's Science Focus reveals that Israeli researchers are creating detailed artificial coral reefs using 3D printing. These terracotta reefs mimic real coral shapes and offer homes for marine organisms, helping coral reefs recover. The goal is to use this technology in oceans around the world to support marine biodiversity.
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.