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The Draco Lizard: Soaring Through the Jungle

In The Draco Lizard: Soaring through the Jungle, narrator Sir David Attenborough watches a Draco lizard search for an ideal tree in which to eat ants and settle. However, the tree the lizard finds is already occupied by another Draco lizard, which extends the flap under its neck to instigate a fight. The trespassing lizard runs to the end of a branch and then takes a flying leap, gliding to the safety of another tree. 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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Biggest Lizards on Earth: Komodo Dragons!

In Biggest Lizards on Earth: Komodo Dragons!, Ubercorn 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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Masters of Regeneration: These Death-Defying Animals Can Regrow Body Parts Better Than Deadpool
The article "Masters of Regeneration: These Death-Defying Animals Can Regrow Body Parts Better Than Deadpool" from BBC's Discover Wildlife examines how some animals, including axolotls and starfish, have remarkable regenerative abilities. Scientists study these creatures to understand tissue regeneration, which could have implications for medical research.
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The World’s Deserts: Heating Up

In The World’s Deserts: Heating Up, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how Earth’s hottest temperatures have all been recorded in its deserts. The deserts are getting hotter more quickly than the global average. The shovel-snouted lizard adapts to the extreme heat by alternately lifting its feet from the hot ground, performing a kind of dance. 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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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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Awesome Australia Video Playlist

Discover the wonders of Australia with our video playlist! Explore the vibrant city of Sydney, the iconic Opera House, the breathtaking landscapes of the continent, and meet unique native animals like kangaroos. Perfect for a journey Down Under without leaving the classroom

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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.