In Marine Iguana Hatchlings vs. Racer Snakes, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the dramatic and high-stakes journey of marine iguana hatchlings as they emerge from their nests on the Galápagos Islands. With racer snakes lying in wait, the hatchlings must rely on their instincts and speed to evade capture and reach the safety of the rocky shoreline. This video is excerpted from Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Meet one of the world's strangest reptiles — the seagoing iguana! First watch Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos Quiz, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough explains how these unique lizards have adapted to graze on underwater algae, a critical food source on this young, volcanic island in the Galápagos.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells how marine iguanas survive on a young, volcanic island in the Galápagos. These unique reptiles have adapted to graze on underwater algae, a critical food source in this challenging environment. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
March 5, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of premiere of BBC's Planet Earth. The breathtaking and award-winning documentary series, narrated by none other than Sir David Attenborough, highlights the natural wonders of our planet. In honor of this momentous occasion, we've put together some of the most popular clips from this beloved natural history show for students ages 8–14.
Get up close and personal with hydroplaning dolphins. Witness an iguana hatchling's terrifying race to survive, pursued by racer snakes. Watch the first steps of two polar bear cubs emerging from hibernation. More of the real-life magic of our blue marble awaits in this video playlist, part of our Planet Earth Collection. Grab your Planet Earth Passport and start exploring!
20 years ago, audiences around the world were introduced to the breathtaking beauty of our planet through BBC's Planet Earth. Narrated by the legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough, the documentary series brought viewers face-to-face with creatures from every corner of the globe.
Now, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this unforgettable show, it’s time to test your knowledge! Do you remember how animals survive in the harshest environments? Or the surprising tricks they use to hunt and protect their young? Try this quiz with your students ages 8–14.
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 The Life of Galapagos Iguanas, narrator Sir David Attenborough looks at how the Galapagos iguanas survive in the remote Galapagos Islands. The iguanas eat seaweed on the rocks amidst the crashing waves, and the females must journey inland to lay their eggs in burrows. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Marine Iguana Hatchlings vs. Racer Snakes, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the dramatic and high-stakes journey of marine iguana hatchlings as they emerge from their nests on the Galápagos Islands. With racer snakes lying in wait, the hatchlings must rely on their instincts and speed to evade capture and reach the safety of the rocky shoreline. This video is excerpted from Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Meet one of the world's strangest reptiles — the seagoing iguana! First watch Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos Quiz, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough explains how these unique lizards have adapted to graze on underwater algae, a critical food source on this young, volcanic island in the Galápagos.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells how marine iguanas survive on a young, volcanic island in the Galápagos. These unique reptiles have adapted to graze on underwater algae, a critical food source in this challenging environment. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
March 5, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of premiere of BBC's Planet Earth. The breathtaking and award-winning documentary series, narrated by none other than Sir David Attenborough, highlights the natural wonders of our planet. In honor of this momentous occasion, we've put together some of the most popular clips from this beloved natural history show for students ages 8–14.
Get up close and personal with hydroplaning dolphins. Witness an iguana hatchling's terrifying race to survive, pursued by racer snakes. Watch the first steps of two polar bear cubs emerging from hibernation. More of the real-life magic of our blue marble awaits in this video playlist, part of our Planet Earth Collection. Grab your Planet Earth Passport and start exploring!
20 years ago, audiences around the world were introduced to the breathtaking beauty of our planet through BBC's Planet Earth. Narrated by the legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough, the documentary series brought viewers face-to-face with creatures from every corner of the globe.
Now, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this unforgettable show, it’s time to test your knowledge! Do you remember how animals survive in the harshest environments? Or the surprising tricks they use to hunt and protect their young? Try this quiz with your students ages 8–14.
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 The Life of Galapagos Iguanas, narrator Sir David Attenborough looks at how the Galapagos iguanas survive in the remote Galapagos Islands. The iguanas eat seaweed on the rocks amidst the crashing waves, and the females must journey inland to lay their eggs in burrows. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.