Why are there two tides a day? - Elise Cutts
Adults Nature
Dig into how the Sun and Moon are responsible for the tides on Earth, and what this force looks like on other celestial bodies.
Meerkats vs Fake "Spy" Cobra | 4K UHD | BBC Earth
Adults Nature
Meerkat mobs have a lot of work to do, but when this one on sentry duty encounters a 'fake' intruder in their midst, they must all unite to ward off this potential predator...
CA Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Intense Bighorn Sheep Battle | Mountains: Life Above The Clouds | BBC Earth
Adults Nature
It's the most important moment of the year for these male bighorn sheep – each female is fertile for just two days. But first, the rams must do battle to decide who gets to mate.
Pollen Is Not Plant Sperm
Adults Nature
Plant pollen is everywhere in springtime, but because it is so small, you probably don't know that what is making you sneeze is a living, breathing, mobile version of the plant that forms half of the it's entire bizarre life cycle.
Forgotten Forest: Regenerating the Kelp Forest Highway | National Geographic
Adults Nature
Join actress Sadie Sink and SEA BEYOND Goodwill Ambassador Giovanni Chimienti as they explore the Kelp Forest Highway—revealing how both humans and marine life rely on its resources and what we can do to restore this forgotten forest.
How do fish get into isolated mountain lakes?
Adults Nature
The various ways new fish get into isolated lakes are a microcosm of the complicated ways that life has spread around the globe.
Protecting Keystone Species: Whale Sharks and Beyond | National Geographic
Adults Nature
Whale sharks—the largest fish in the ocean—are a vulnerable species, yet these gentle giants don't feed on anything bigger than your index finger. The only way to protect them is to understand them.
Primitive Technology: Flywheel blower smelt/Monsoon begins
Adults Nature
I tested a fly wheel on the blower. Taking an old clay fly wheel from the pump drill I made many years ago, I attached it to the axle of the one way spinning blower to see how it would effect performance.
Drowning in Noise: Sound Waves and Sea Creatures | National Geographic
Adults Nature
Join Benedict Cumberbatch and Goodwill ambassador of SEA BEYOND Valentina Gottlieb to uncover the devastating impact humans make on the ocean's acoustic environment.
Solar Energy Is Even Cheaper Than You Think | Jenny Chase | TED
Adults Nature
How prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world.
This Is the Oldest, Weirdest Instrument On Earth
Adults Nature
This musical instrument is 400,000+ years old and still growing.
Primitive Technology: Brick hut destroyed by falling tree
Adults Nature
The brick hut was destroyed by a falling tree. It had lasted 2 years and 8 months and would have lasted quite a bit longer if it were not for the accident.
Rattlesnake Eating Prey Up Close | Deep into the Wild | BBC Earth
Adults Nature
Naturalist Nick Baker heads to Arizona, home of the rattlesnake, and gets the rare opportunity to see something even his guide has never seen before.
You're Probably Wrong About Rainbows
Adults Nature
You probably don’t understand how a rainbow really works. Get a little smarter every day with Brilliant.
The River That Feeds | National Geographic
Adults Nature
Fishing in the Caprivi Strip in Namibia is a way of life. With fish numbers dropping, De Beers is funding research to help find a solution through the Okavango Eternal partnership with National Geographic.
Top 5 Monkey Moments | 4K UHD | BBC Earth
Adults Nature
Monkeys are so much more than the cheeky, playful personalities we know them for. They are diverse, intelligent creatures with complex social dynamics unique behaviours. Learn more about these magnificent mammals with our top 5 monkey moments in ultra high-definition.
Why Don't Snakes Poison Themselves?
Adults Nature
Many animal species stuff themselves with toxic chemicals for protection, which forces them to use a handful of distinct strategies to avoid becoming victims of their own weapons.
Tsunami: Race Against Time (Full Episode) | The Big One | National Geographic
Adults Nature
A massive earthquake off the Indonesian coast generates a huge tsunami. It makes landfall within minutes. Caught unaware, people fight to survive.
Primitive Technology: Tile Capped Mud Walls
Adults Nature
I built Mud walls and capped them with roof tiles to protect them from rain. Mud walls if left uncovered in wet weather will dissolve in the rain and collapse.
Bears Caught Getting a Midnight Snack in Night Vision | BBC Earth
Adults Nature
Usually solitary animals, these brown bears have been found congregating and tolerating each other for just one reason: to eat rubbish.
Why Do Butterflies Bother Being Caterpillars?
Adults Nature
It seems wild that some animals basically trade in their bodies for new ones during their lifetime, but it's actually really common – and it makes a lot of sense.