Meet nature's superheroes. Gorillas, camels, cheetahs — these animals have evolved abilities that put them in a league of their own. We've put together a collection of BBC video clips all about animal superpowers (see Related Resources below). Watch them, then take the Kahoot to see what stuck.
Watch the videos, then take the Kahoot to see what you've learned about how these animals' bodies and behaviors help them thrive in the wild — and pick up some solid grounding in evolution and adaptation along the way.
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!”
In Young Animals in the Desert, narrator Gordon Buchanan explores the different ways baby animals get food and water. Many different animals in the Kalahari Desert, both mammals and birds, are shown and discussed including baby ostriches and cheetahs. In many situations, young animals have to be resourceful in order to seek out enough food and water to survive. 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.
In Cheetah Brothers Work Together to Hunt, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows three cheetah brothers living in Mount Kenya as they try to hunt zebras. At first, their plan falls apart when one cheetah is blocked by a big zebra, and the others miss their targets. Realizing they need to work together, the brothers switch their focus to a lone ostrich, which is faster and heavier than any of them. But by teaming up, the cheetahs finally succeed in catching their prey. This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The Go Jetters' Safari Adventure in Kenya, the Go Jetters crew visits Maasai Mara National Park Reserve in Kenya, Africa, where they see many animals like lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and wildebeest. Millions of wildebeest travel together across the park, following rainclouds to find fresh grass to eat. They work together to stay safe and find food in this huge, wild place! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Endangered Big Cat Conservation Around the World, host Simon Reeve visits two conservationists in Russia and Namibia who are tirelessly working to protect Amur tigers and cheetahs. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
In Cheetah Cubs and Camouflage, narrator Gordon Buchanan describes intense rivalry among predators competing for food in the Serengeti. Cheetah cubs are at risk of being killed by lions and hyenas. They rely on their camouflage to protect them until they can develop speed to outrun danger. The cheetah cub and serval kittens play fight to learn self-defense skills. 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.
In Cheetahs, Ultimate Speed Demons, naturalist Steve Backshall runs a footrace with a cheetah. Then he reviews slow motion video footage of a cheetah running to explain how the cheetah is able to accelerate so quickly. 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.
In What Does the Cheetah See?, naturalist Steve Backshall attaches a camera to a cheetah’s head to experience what it sees when it is chasing prey. 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.
Meet nature's superheroes. Gorillas, camels, cheetahs — these animals have evolved abilities that put them in a league of their own. We've put together a collection of BBC video clips all about animal superpowers (see Related Resources below). Watch them, then take the Kahoot to see what stuck.
Watch the videos, then take the Kahoot to see what you've learned about how these animals' bodies and behaviors help them thrive in the wild — and pick up some solid grounding in evolution and adaptation along the way.
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!”
In Young Animals in the Desert, narrator Gordon Buchanan explores the different ways baby animals get food and water. Many different animals in the Kalahari Desert, both mammals and birds, are shown and discussed including baby ostriches and cheetahs. In many situations, young animals have to be resourceful in order to seek out enough food and water to survive. 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.
In Cheetah Brothers Work Together to Hunt, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows three cheetah brothers living in Mount Kenya as they try to hunt zebras. At first, their plan falls apart when one cheetah is blocked by a big zebra, and the others miss their targets. Realizing they need to work together, the brothers switch their focus to a lone ostrich, which is faster and heavier than any of them. But by teaming up, the cheetahs finally succeed in catching their prey. This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The Go Jetters' Safari Adventure in Kenya, the Go Jetters crew visits Maasai Mara National Park Reserve in Kenya, Africa, where they see many animals like lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and wildebeest. Millions of wildebeest travel together across the park, following rainclouds to find fresh grass to eat. They work together to stay safe and find food in this huge, wild place! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Endangered Big Cat Conservation Around the World, host Simon Reeve visits two conservationists in Russia and Namibia who are tirelessly working to protect Amur tigers and cheetahs. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
In Cheetah Cubs and Camouflage, narrator Gordon Buchanan describes intense rivalry among predators competing for food in the Serengeti. Cheetah cubs are at risk of being killed by lions and hyenas. They rely on their camouflage to protect them until they can develop speed to outrun danger. The cheetah cub and serval kittens play fight to learn self-defense skills. 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.
In Cheetahs, Ultimate Speed Demons, naturalist Steve Backshall runs a footrace with a cheetah. Then he reviews slow motion video footage of a cheetah running to explain how the cheetah is able to accelerate so quickly. 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.
In What Does the Cheetah See?, naturalist Steve Backshall attaches a camera to a cheetah’s head to experience what it sees when it is chasing prey. 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.