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Insect Habitats Close Up

In Insect Habitats Close Up, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore long grass. They learn how the grass protects and provides shelter for insects and how it can make compost, which helps gardens and the 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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Habitats and Ecosystems: Understanding Their Differences and Impact on Biodiversity
The article "Habitats and Ecosystems: Understanding Their Differences and Impact on Biodiversity" from BBC 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.
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The Bison of North America

In The Bison of North America, narrator Sir David Attenborough looks at the hunting of bison on the prairies. Bison numbers on the prairies dropped from 60 million to barely a thousand because of people hunting them and destroying their habitat. Thanks to rigorous protection, numbers are now recovering. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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The Fantastic Florida Playlist

Take your class on an exciting journey through Florida’s amazing wildlife and habitats! This playlist explores the warm springs where manatees gather in winter and shows how dolphins team up in Florida Bay to catch their food in clever ways. Along the way, your students will discover what makes Florida’s ecosystems so special and why they’re worth protecting. These clips are perfect for sparking curiosity, starting great classroom discussions, and inspiring kids to think like young scientists and conservationists.

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Hedges, Nature’s Apartment Buildings

In Hedges, Nature’s Apartment Buildings, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers investigate the habitat that’s inside a hedgerow. Come along and discover what lives at the bottom, middle, and top of a hedge. 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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Ancient Oaks Make for Amazing Habitats

In Ancient Oaks Make for 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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Losing Land Space for Lemurs in Madagascar

In Losing Land Space for Lemurs in Madagascar, host Simon Reeve travels to the Berenty Reserve, home to the lemur, and a shockingly small area of land where human development continues to encroach upon the lemur’s habitat. 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.

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Florida Underwater River Springs

In Florida Underwater River Springs, 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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The Go Jetters and the Shipwreck Reef

In The Go Jetters and the Shipwreck Reef, the Go Jetters crew discovers the rusty submarine wreck isn’t leaking oil — it’s become a reef itself! Ubercorn shares funky facts about natural and artificial reefs, and how objects, like shipwrecks, can help the reef by becoming underwater habitats. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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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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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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Sarah and Duck Visit the Penguins

In Sarah and Duck Visit the Penguins, Sarah and Duck go to the zoo. Duck has his penguin suit on and wants to swim, eat, and dive like a penguin. But will he like being a penguin more than a duck? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.