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Could Fire-Breathing Animals Really Exist?
The article "Could Fire-Breathing Animals Really Exist?" from BBC Science Focus discusses the scientific plausibility of fire-breathing animals, inspired by the dragons in House of the Dragon. Evolutionary biologist Henry Gee explains how certain chemical reactions and fire-resistant materials could theoretically enable an animal to breathe fire.
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Olms in the Caves of Slovenia

In Olms in the Caves of Slovenia, narrator Sir David Attenborough discusses the strange creatures that are found in the caves in Slovenia: olms. They are some of the most specialized creatures on the planet. They can breathe in both air and water and can survive without food for a decade. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.

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Iron-Coated Teeth: The Secret of Komodo Dragons
The article "Iron-Coated Teeth: The Secret of Komodo Dragons" from Discover Wildlife reveals that Komodo dragons have iron-coated serrated teeth, allowing them to efficiently rip through prey. The discovery sheds light on the hunting techniques of these giant lizards and may even offer clues about the feeding habits of ancient predators like the T. rex.
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Komodo Dragons: Nature’s Giant Venomous Predators
The article "Komodo Dragons: Nature’s Giant Venomous Predators" from BBC's Discover Wildlife delves into the biology and ecology of the world's largest lizard. It covers their impressive size, unique venomous bite, dietary habits, reproductive strategies, and the threats leading to their endangered status, including habitat loss and climate change.
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The Weedy Sea Dragon’s Daddy Daycare

In The Weedy Sea Dragon’s Daddy Daycare, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how male weedy sea dragons care for their young. 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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Battles of the Komodo Dragons

In Battles of the Komodo Dragons, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the dramatic clashes between these apex predators on Komodo Island. From battles for territory to fierce competition for food and mates, Komodo dragons use their immense strength and strategy to dominate their environment. 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 Go Jetters Meet the Biggest Lizards on Earth: Komodo Dragons!

In The Go Jetters Meet the Biggest Lizards on Earth: Komodo Dragons!, the Go Jetters crew heads to Komodo National Park in Indonesia, home to the amazing Komodo dragons! These giant lizards can grow as long as a car and have sharp teeth and bad breath. Learn how baby Komodo dragons live in trees until they’re big enough to join the large, powerful dragons on the ground. 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.

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Lizards, Snakes, and Crocodiles: The Robust Reptile Playlist

Get ready to meet the cold-blooded superstars of the animal kingdom! This BBC playlist slinks, scuttles, and snaps through the fascinating lives of cobras, turtles, lizards, and alligators. Whether it's the mesmerizing hood dance of a cobra or the alligator's toothy grin, these clips are perfect for sparking curiosity (and maybe a little squeamishness) in your classroom. Warning: May cause students to say "Whoa!" and "Ew!" in equal measure.

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Write Your Own Story With Bluey

Grab a pencil and draw or write a story. Think about:

  • Who's in the story? Fairy Bluey, Donkey Dad, Horse Mum, or Motorbike Bingo
  • Where does your story take place? Uncle Stripe's pool, the beach, Bluey's school, the backyard, or in a cool forest
  • What's in the background? Mountains or trees

You can also decide if there are scary bits, Humpty Dumpty, talking trees, a dragon, treasure, horses, or anything else you can imagine!

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How Plants Thrive in Extreme Conditions

In How Plants Thrive in Extreme Conditions, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes plants that thrive in some of the harshest places on Earth. The dragon’s blood tree in Socotra uses its unique shape to catch the morning mist and water its roots, while the desert rose stores water in its thick trunk and grows right out of bare rock. Meanwhile, the red mangrove tree survives salty water by filtering out most of the salt through pores, showing how nature helps plants adapt to tough environments! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.

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Make Your Own Butterfly With This Bluey Bug Friends Craft

Aw, look at these little critters. Just snip, roll and stick to make a butterfly, dragonfly, or a ladybug. Too easy! You'll need your own popsicles sticks. Here's what you'll do:

  1. Cut out the bits on the page. Glue the wings to the sticks first! Then roll and stick on the bodies. Make sure to leave a gap at the top of each stick for the head.
  2. Roll the heads into smaller loops and tape shut. Then curl the antennae (feelers!) around a pencil and glue them on top of the heads.
  3. Tape the heads at the top of the sticks. Ding ching! Say hello to your bug friends!
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Use This Bluey Bush Bash Worksheet on Your Next Nature Walk

Join Bluey and Bingo in the great outdoors. Match close-ups to the right bug (walking leaf, dragonfly, and ladybug), put leeches in size order from smallest and biggest, and fill out a fun spotting chart on your next nature walk. Can you find a plant, creature, bird, and stick or pinecone? Draw them!