Animals
Every animal in an ecosystem plays an important role in the well-being of our planet. Some are predators. Some are prey. Some pollinate plants or spread seeds. Each contributes to its part of the community and land around it. Take time to learn more about the lives of animals.
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Learn what bears like to eat and why you should avoid them. (6m 50s)
Bears: Grizzly, the Bear in a Coat
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How are grizzly bears different from other bears? (5m 33s)
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Architects borrow from nature all the time. Find out how. (6m 26s)
Rabbits: Are You Rabbit Ready?
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What do you need to know before getting a rabbit for a pet. (5m 57s)
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Showing rabbits at your local fair opens the door to science. (6m 30s)
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What is White Nose Syndrome and why is it so deadly? (5m 15s)
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How do bats find their food at night? (4m 17s)
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Why do snakes always look like they are staring? (3m 43s)
Snakes: Snake Hunters for Science
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How do you catch a rattlesnake? Very carefully. Watch! (7m 16s)
Fish: Idaho Fish Rule! Hopefully.
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Learn about native Idaho fish and why non-native fish can be a problem. (5m 52s)
Animal Adaptation: Is it Crayfish or Crawdad?
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What do crayfish and the metal mercury tell us about clean water? (6m 35s)
Elk: It’s Not A Deer or a Moose. It’s an Elk.
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Learn what makes Elk such amazing creatures? (5m 58s)
Urban Wildlife: What's In Your Backyard?
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Why do wild creatures live in urban spaces? (5m 19s)
Urban Wildlife: An Urban Wildlife Tour
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Tour the Boise Greenbelt looking for Urban Wildlife. (6m 17s)
Animal Adaptation: How to Survive
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Animals adapt to survive. Learn how animal adaptations help organisms. (6m 14s)
Horses: Straight From the Horse’s Mouth
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There are at least 58 million horses in the world, most as pets. Learn more about horses. (3m 40s)
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How can a little electricity help save a fish habitat? (6m 28s)
Mountain Goats: Kids, Nannies and Billies
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Mountain Goats aren't goats. What are they? (5m 35s)
Mountain Goats: How to Count Mountain Goats
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Why count mountain goats? (5m 9s)
Kingdoms of Life: Kingdoms of Life explained, sort of
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What is a kingdom of life? (6m 15s)
Kingdoms of Life: Sophie Gilbert: Wildlife Biologist
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What does a wildlife biologist do? (4m 53s)
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Join students asking questions about endangered species. (4m 34s)
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Snakes hold a special niche in nature. Learn more how snakes live. (28m 48s)
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Zoology is the study of animals and animal behavior. Find out more on Science Trek. (28m 48s)
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Horses are built for speed and strength. Find out more about horses in this Science Trek (28m 48s)
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What is the food web? Find out how all living things depend upon one another for survival. (28m 49s)
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Bats are the only mammals that fly. Learn more about these amazing creatures. (28m 49s)
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Find out why Birds of Prey are such great hunters on this Science Trek episode. (28m 48s)
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Learn how salmon find their way home & why some salmon are pink. (28m 49s)
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Bees are essential for life on earth. Learn more about these fascinating creatures. (28m 49s)
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Find out all about the lives of bears on this D4K show. (28m 49s)
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What does a dinosaur egg look like? Find out here! (28m 49s)
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Butterflies play an important role in our world. Why? (28m 49s)
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Learn more about how to co-exist with urban wildlife. (29m 3s)
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An owl’s eyes, neck and wings are all specially adapted to help this predator hunt. (29m)
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Mountain goats are called the “King of the Mountain.” Why? (28m 49s)
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