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Pigeons vs. Predator: A Fish out of Water
In Pigeons vs. Predator: A Fish out of Water, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the unusual predator-prey relationship between urban pigeons and an invasive catfish that uses its whiskery barbels to sense the movements of its victims. Learn more about the interaction between the pigeons and the catfish, including the catfish's unique predatory behavior. 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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A Cougar-Like Predator Is Attacking Lemurs in Madagascar — Both Are in Jeopardy and Scientists Don't Know What to Do
The article "A Cougar-Like Predator Is Attacking Lemurs in Madagascar — Both Are in Jeopardy and Scientists Don't Know What to Do" from BBC's Discover Wildlife Magazine explains how researchers in Madagascar discovered that the fossa, a vulnerable predator, is targeting diademed sifaka lemurs, which are critically endangered. Both species urgently need protection, making the situation a complex issue for conservationists.
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Escaping Predators: Capuchin Monkeys and Wild Goats
In Escaping Predators: Capuchin Monkeys and Wild Goats, narrator Gordon Buchanan details how even a young animal can play an important role in keeping predators away. Learn about how Capuchin monkeys and wild goats contribute to their communities by alerting others to the presence of danger and using their own special survival skills. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.
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Hedge Hideouts

In Hedge Hideouts, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are playing a game to see which animals might hide from predators. Watch them as they try to hide — some animal features make it harder to hide! 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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Now You See Me…Animals in Camouflage

In Now You See Me…Animals in Camouflage, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore sand dunes. But where are all the animals? Join them as they learn about how animals, both predators and prey, use camouflage. 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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Deadly Stripes: The Tiger Shark

In Deadly Stripes: The Tiger Shark, naturalist Steve Backshall goes diving at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. He runs into a tiger shark whose camouflage and teeth make it a great predator. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

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Crocodiles in Loango National Park

In Crocodiles in Loango National Park, naturalist Steve Backshall catches a dwarf crocodile and explains how this opportunistic predator uses vibration to catch its prey. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

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The Ultimate Shark Playlist

Dive into the incredible world of sharks with this thrilling BBC Learning Hub playlist! From the sleek and powerful great white to the gentle giant whale shark and the uniquely shaped hammerhead, these videos showcase the beauty and mystery of the ocean's most iconic predators. Perfect for sparking curiosity and a little shark-inspired awe in your classroom! 🦈

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The Harvest Mouse: Navigating the Grasslands
In The Harvest Mouse: Navigating the Grasslands, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how the harvest mouse uses its prehensile tail to navigate the grasslands, find food, and avoid predators like barn owls. This video is excerpted from Planet Earth | BBC Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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The Search for Water: The Sandgrouse's Daily Journey
In The Search for Water: The Sandgrouse's Daily Journey, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the extraordinary efforts of a male sandgrouse as he embarks on a treacherous 200-kilometer round trip each day through the Kalahari Desert to find water for his chicks. Along the way, he faces dangerous predators like the goshawk, and endures the heat of the desert. 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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Cliff Climbers: Ibex Mountaineers
In Cliff Climbers: Ibex Mountaineers, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the survival behaviors of the Nubian ibex in the harsh environment of the Arabian Peninsula. Watch the ibex’s interactions with predators, including the fox, and the challenges of survival in such a tough landscape. 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 Wankel T. Rex: A New Theory
In The Wankel T. Rex: A New Theory, Jack Horner, one of the world's most respected paleontologists, discusses how the arms of T. rex were too small for it to be an effective predator. This video is excerpted from BBC's Horizon: T. Rex, Warrior or Wimp?, a documentary featuring interviews with T. rex experts from around the world and exploring the science behind the legend of the dinosaur we love to hate.