In The Amazing Life Cycle of Mayflies, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how mayflies emerge and reproduce during a few days in June. Male mayflies have only one purpose in life: to reproduce. After this, they die, leaving the females to fly upstream and lay their eggs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
All right, squids. Follow the path to find out all about the life cycle of a butterfly. You can play on your own or with a mate. Travel along to find out how a butterfly grows and do the actions as you go:
- Caterpillar: Pretend to munch on a yummy leaf and nom-nom-nom to the next space
- Chrysalis: Keep quiet and stay verrryyy still in your cozy chrysalis. Shhh!
- Emerge: Say, "Look at me! I'm a butterfly!" Check out your awesome wings
- Butterfly: Uncurl your long butterfly tongue and wiggle it about
In Incredible Encased Caddisflies, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a slow-flowing river. Join the Ramblers to learn about the life cycle of a caddisfly and how it uses materials and silk to create protective armor. 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.
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.
In Turtles on Ascension Island, narrator David Attenborough highlights the green sea turtles that travel incredible distances to lay their eggs on the beaches of Ascension Island. A female turtle may swim over 1,000 miles from her feeding grounds without eating for two months. At night, female turtles come ashore to nest, while eggs laid earlier in the season begin to hatch. Newly hatched turtles must quickly reach the ocean to avoid predators. However, their journey is just beginning — most will not survive the next 20 years. Yet, those that do will return to the same beach where they were born, guided by an instinct that scientists still do not fully understand. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In March of the Zombie Cicada Army, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes more than a billion insects emerging after 17 years underground. Your skin might crawl as you watch the cicadas take over the forest, morph into adult form, and become prey to eager predators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Transformation of Lake Fly Midges, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows the magical transformation of lake fly midges from undeveloped larvae deep in dark waters to adults that hatch by the millions at the surface to form strange clouds of flying insects! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Discover the amazing hunting techniques of cave glow worms, witness the transformation of lake fly midges, and delve into the mysteries of bioluminescence in the jungle night. Prepare for a close-up look at the miniature marvels all around us!
In Alligator Hatchlings Learn to 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.
In Acorn Adventure, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are on a quest to find acorns! These tiny nuts grow into huge trees, but what happens when acorns fall onto the ground? Join the Ramblers to learn more about this amazing seed. 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.
In Woolly Caterpillars on the Tundra, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how a woolly caterpillar has waited 14 years to transform into a moth. Learn how this tough caterpillar transforms as winter melts into spring. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In The Amazing Life Cycle of Mayflies, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how mayflies emerge and reproduce during a few days in June. Male mayflies have only one purpose in life: to reproduce. After this, they die, leaving the females to fly upstream and lay their eggs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
All right, squids. Follow the path to find out all about the life cycle of a butterfly. You can play on your own or with a mate. Travel along to find out how a butterfly grows and do the actions as you go:
- Caterpillar: Pretend to munch on a yummy leaf and nom-nom-nom to the next space
- Chrysalis: Keep quiet and stay verrryyy still in your cozy chrysalis. Shhh!
- Emerge: Say, "Look at me! I'm a butterfly!" Check out your awesome wings
- Butterfly: Uncurl your long butterfly tongue and wiggle it about
In Incredible Encased Caddisflies, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a slow-flowing river. Join the Ramblers to learn about the life cycle of a caddisfly and how it uses materials and silk to create protective armor. 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.
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.
In Turtles on Ascension Island, narrator David Attenborough highlights the green sea turtles that travel incredible distances to lay their eggs on the beaches of Ascension Island. A female turtle may swim over 1,000 miles from her feeding grounds without eating for two months. At night, female turtles come ashore to nest, while eggs laid earlier in the season begin to hatch. Newly hatched turtles must quickly reach the ocean to avoid predators. However, their journey is just beginning — most will not survive the next 20 years. Yet, those that do will return to the same beach where they were born, guided by an instinct that scientists still do not fully understand. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In March of the Zombie Cicada Army, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes more than a billion insects emerging after 17 years underground. Your skin might crawl as you watch the cicadas take over the forest, morph into adult form, and become prey to eager predators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Transformation of Lake Fly Midges, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows the magical transformation of lake fly midges from undeveloped larvae deep in dark waters to adults that hatch by the millions at the surface to form strange clouds of flying insects! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Discover the amazing hunting techniques of cave glow worms, witness the transformation of lake fly midges, and delve into the mysteries of bioluminescence in the jungle night. Prepare for a close-up look at the miniature marvels all around us!
In Alligator Hatchlings Learn to 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.
In Acorn Adventure, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are on a quest to find acorns! These tiny nuts grow into huge trees, but what happens when acorns fall onto the ground? Join the Ramblers to learn more about this amazing seed. 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.
In Woolly Caterpillars on the Tundra, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how a woolly caterpillar has waited 14 years to transform into a moth. Learn how this tough caterpillar transforms as winter melts into spring. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.