Videos / "Young Animals in the Desert: Finding Food and Water"
Video
Young Animals in the Desert: Finding Food and Water
In Young Animals in the Desert: Finding Food and Water, narrator Gordon Buchanan explores the different ways baby animals get food and water. Many different animals in the Kalahari Desert, both mammals and birds, are shown and discussed including baby ostriches and cheetahs. In many situations, young animals have to be resourceful in order to seek out enough food and water to survive. 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.
Video Details
Lesson Express
Q: Why is it so important for baby ostriches to get enough water to drink?
A: When ostriches are very young, they are not able to keep themselves cool so they must drink water so they don’t overheat. When they’re older, they will get water from food.
Q: What makes it easier for some animals to get food and water?
A: Animals that are mammals often get their food and water from their mothers, some for up to a few years.
Q: What are two reasons life in the desert is challenging?
A: There is a drought (lack of water), and the temperature is extremely high.
Standards
Keywords
Share:
More Like This
Video
The Search for Water: The Sandgrouse's Daily JourneyIn 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.
Video
Jungle Climbing: A Spider Monkey's First StepsIn Jungle Climbing: A Spider Monkey's First Steps, narrator Sir David Attenborough narrates the journey of a young spider monkey as she learns to climb and navigate the rainforest canopy. Learn the importance of family and group behaviors as the young monkey develops the skills necessary for survival in the jungle. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video
Desert Journeys: Surviving the Kalahari's SeasonsIn Desert Journeys: Surviving the Kalahari's Seasons, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how animals like zebras and elephants navigate the harsh environment of the Kalahari Desert. Using instinct and memory, they undertake incredible migrations to find scarce water supplies during the dry season, demonstrating remarkable adaptation and resilience. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video
Winter Survival: Bison and Foxes Battle the ColdIn Winter Survival: Bison and Foxes Battle the Cold, narrator Sir David Attenborough takes us through the harsh conditions of the North American prairies, where bison use their strength to uncover food buried beneath the snow, and foxes rely on skill and precision to hunt for meals. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video
The Search for Water: The Sandgrouse's Daily JourneyIn 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.
Video
Jungle Climbing: A Spider Monkey's First StepsIn Jungle Climbing: A Spider Monkey's First Steps, narrator Sir David Attenborough narrates the journey of a young spider monkey as she learns to climb and navigate the rainforest canopy. Learn the importance of family and group behaviors as the young monkey develops the skills necessary for survival in the jungle. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video
Desert Journeys: Surviving the Kalahari's SeasonsIn Desert Journeys: Surviving the Kalahari's Seasons, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how animals like zebras and elephants navigate the harsh environment of the Kalahari Desert. Using instinct and memory, they undertake incredible migrations to find scarce water supplies during the dry season, demonstrating remarkable adaptation and resilience. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video
Winter Survival: Bison and Foxes Battle the ColdIn Winter Survival: Bison and Foxes Battle the Cold, narrator Sir David Attenborough takes us through the harsh conditions of the North American prairies, where bison use their strength to uncover food buried beneath the snow, and foxes rely on skill and precision to hunt for meals. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.