Jellyfish are invertebrates! They have no backbones. In fact, they have no bones at all – also no hearts, brains, lungs or gills. The lifecycle of a jellyfish is interesting and complicated, some make their own light, and some can be deadly to humans.
Koalas! They’re cute, they’re furry, they’re NOT bears. These iconic marsupials live in the treetops of eastern Australia and eat almost nothing but eucalyptus leaves. Fun fact: koalas have two thumbs on each front paw to help them grip the branches of their treetop homes.
Despite living in the ocean (although some live in rivers!) dolphins are mammals like you and me. They live all around the world and have a special relationship with humans. Dolphins are special because they can use echolocation (just like some kinds of bats) to find their food!
Polar bears are classified as marine mammals (just like seals, whales, and dolphins) because they spend so much time out on the sea ice and depend on the ocean to live. Of course, unlike whales, polar bears can walk and even run on land. Polar bears are generally considered the biggest bears on earth!
CAUTION FOR PARENTS: This video contains video of a crocodile eating a fish and catching (but not consuming) a wildebeest. If you are concerned about your children take a peek at it before showing it to them, but I try to keep all videos to an educational, non-gory level. Crocodiles are semiaquatic carnivorous reptiles … Read more
Penguins are a special family of birds that live almost exclusively in the southern hemisphere. They’re flightless aquatic birds (that means they can’t fly but they swim really well!) that eat fish. Not all penguins live in the ice and snow, but many do. Penguins are amazing!
Food chains help us understand the connection between living things. What eats what? Where does the energy that life needs to survive come from? Learn about producers, primary consumers, secondary or tertiary consumers, apex predators, and decomposers and the roles they play in food chains!
Pandas are one of the world’s favorite animals! They’re black and white and furry all over, and as of 2016 they’re off the endangered species list. Pandas are bears (yes, they really are bears and not members of the raccoon family) but unlike other bears, they mostly eat plants – bamboo to be precise.
The moose is the largest member of the deer family and one of the largest mammals in North America! With its distinctive antlers and unusual face, moose are easy to recognize! They live in northern temperate and subarctic climates, where snow covers the ground in winter. Moose are amazing!
Animals are classified into different groups based on their characteristics. Invertebrates are animals that do not have a spine, or backbone. Vertebrates are animals that do! Vertebrates are further classified into fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Come and learn what makes animals a part of these groups in this fun, kid-friendly video!