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Why are mosquito bites so itchy? #shorts #science #scishowkids #mosquito #insects

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Hosted by: Jessi Knudsen Castaeda (she/her/they/them)Michal Richardson: WriterKyle Nackers: Fact CheckerAlex Billow: Script EditorMadison Lynn: VideographerSam Schultz: Script SupervisorAimee Roberts: PuppeteerStefan Chin: EditorDaniel Comiskey: Editorial
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Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?

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Why are mosquito bites so itchy? Stop scratching while Jessi explains! ---------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records
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Malaria Lifecycle Part 2: Mosquito Host (2016)

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An accurate visualization of the complete Malaria lifecycle, derived from scientific data sets, microscopy and published literature on the parasite's biology. Everything presented is accurate in scale, structure, and dynamic behavior of mosquito, parasite
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The Loathsome, Lethal Mosquito - Rose Eveleth

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-loathsome-lethal-mosquito-rose-eveleth Everyone hates mosquitos. Besides the annoying buzzing and biting, mosquito-borne diseases like malaria kill over a million people each year (plus horses, dogs and cats
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The search for a safer mosquito spray

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Safer, cheaper, better-smelling insect repellent is coming thanks to recent research from UC Riverside that lets researchers know what a bug’s nose knows. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1fUWHyY How Do Our Bodies Fight Off Dangerous Chemicals? https://youtu.be/8
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SHARK VS. MOSQUITO: Whose Bite is Worse? | ULTIMATE FIGHTING WORDS

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It's a battle of words to decide who's bite is worse? SHARK VS. MOSQUITO!Welcome to Colossal Cranium where you can find endless answers to all of life's most pressing questions!
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How squids outsmart their predators - Carly Anne York

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-squids-outsmart-their-predators-carly-anne-york There are about 500 species of squid, and they live in all the world’s oceans, making them a reliabl
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Clouded Leopards: The World's Most Adorable Predators

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The clouded leopard is one of the most adorable predators in the world, but unfortunately, they are also one of the most poached. Support Animalogic on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/animalogic Special thanks to the Cincinnati Zoo. Subscribe for new epi
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This Dangerous Mosquito Lays Her Armored Eggs in Your House | Deep Look

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The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can transmit dengue fever and Zika, makes a meal of us around our homes. And her eggs are hardy. They can dry out, but remain alive for months, waiting for a little water so they can hatch into squiggly larvae.Please join
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5 Things That Make You a Mosquito Magnet

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Go to http://Brilliant.org/SciShow to try out Brilliants Daily Challenges. The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription. Every summer it seems like theres that one person who always gets a lot of mosquito bites. But what makes peop
Coral Predators Cam powered by EXPLORE.org

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This camera displays a variety of coral predators. Although you would think fish and other animals that eat and attack coral would be harmful, it can actually be quite beneficial to the health of the reef and the individual corals. Parrotfish dive headfir
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Microworlds: Fiercest Ocean Predators

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Plankton stick, sting, sense, and sneak to keep their bellies full. See how these ferocious creatures find food in a vast ocean. Hey, teachers! Here’s a cheat sheet of what’s included in this episode of Microworlds: - Plankton, zooplankton - C
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Nature's fortress: How cacti keep water in and predators out - Lucas C. Majure

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Discover the adaptations that allow cacti to not only survive, but thrive, in some of the harshest desert climates on Earth. --If you were a jackrabbit in the desert, youd be glad to stumble across a cactus: the flesh of these plants is a water source for
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How the Disco Clam Uses Light to Fight Super-Strong Predators | WIRED

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When the disco clam, a bivalve with a flashing light display, is faced with the predatory power of the punching mantis shrimp, things get interesting. Marine biologist Lindsey Dougherty explains the bizarre behavior shes been observing in her lab.CORRECTI
Scorpions Are Predators With a Sensitive Side | Deep Look

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Look past their grasping claws and lightning-fast stingers, and you'll see scorpions have a delicate pair of comb-like organs on their belly called pectines. These sensory body parts help them navigate, and figure out who's a menace, a meal or a mate.Plea
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Population Ecology: The Texas Mosquito Mystery - Crash Course Ecology #2

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Population ecology is the study of groups within a species that interact mostly with each other, and it examines how they live together in one geographic area to understand why these populations are different in one time and place than they are in another
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Deep-sea squid mom carries eggs to keep them safe from predators

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During a recent deep-sea dive, MBARI researchers encountered this incredibly rare sighta deep-sea squid (Bathyteuthis sp.) grasping hundreds of eggs in her arms. This squid mom was spotted at 1,390 meters (4,560 feet) deep more than 90 kilometers (56 mile
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Mosquito Wars

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In Southeast Asia, some types of the malaria parasite develop resistance to the drug combinations used to cure and prevent the disease. If this drug resistance spread to Africa, it’d be a disaster. Fortunately, partners on the front lines are finding ways
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The mystery of mosquito flight

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For a long time insect flight was a mystery: how do they stay aloft with large bodies and small wings? For mosquitos the puzzle is slightly different: how do they fly while moving their wings through only a small angle with each flap? Nature Video explore
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The weird aerodynamics behind mosquito flight

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New high-speed videos show how mosquitos get off the ground. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2njFU3k
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Predators vs. Prey On The African Savanna

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The African savanna is a vast, sprawling grassland ecosystem, home to a diverse community of animals. These species form a complex, interdependent relationship. Lionesses are constantly on the prowl for food, scoping out herds of wildebeest to take down
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Why ants are formidable predators | Earth Unplugged

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Ants are sometimes over looked as small and insignificant but this could not be further from the truth. Maddie Moate explains all. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Watch more videos from
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Snippet: Mosquito-inspired drone dodges obstacles, thanks to air-pressure sensors

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Credit: (video footage) Toshiyuki Nakata, Nathan Phillips, Patrcio Simes, Ian J. Russell, Jorn A. Cheney, Simon M. Walker, Richard J. Bomphrey; (music) Pond5Read more: https://scim.ag/2E9JlrERead the research ($): https://scim.ag/2CXUiMpAbout Science Snip
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Bunnies on Japan's Rabbit Island don't have any natural predators.

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Welcome to the Bunny Island Web Series! In this video, a herd of rabbits swarm their feeder and have no reservations climbing all over his body to get at the delicious pellets during their mealtime. Japan's Rabbit Island, Ōkunoshima (大久野島), is a small isl
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Massive Bee Colony Buzzing In Sync To Scare Off Predators | BBC Earth

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These giant bees buzzing create spectacular waves in their beehive. Subscribe to BBC Earth for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more videos from BBC Earth: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.l
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Gumball and Darwin become apex predators | The Picnic | Gumball | Cartoon Network

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Click to watch more Christmas videos! - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkhjQtWfYUDyLdn6ovIEjG0pjD4rTgFkI Click to watch more of The Amazing World of Gumball - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu2BjEH4u84&list=PL77ED97B132C66551Gumball, the amusing
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Community Ecology II: Predators - Crash Course Ecology #5

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Hank gets to the more violent part of community ecology by describing predation and the many ways prey organisms have developed to avoid it. Like SciShow: http://www.facebook.com/scishow Follow SciShow: http://www.twitter.com/scishow TABLE OF CONTENTS Her
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The deadliest animal in the world

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It’s Mosquito Week again on the Gates Notes. This year Bill Gates explores some of the science behind malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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Stanford researchers create "Shazam" for mosquitoes

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A simple recording of a mosquito’s buzz on a cell phone could contribute to a global-scale mosquito tracking map of unprecedented detail. The Prakash Labat Stanford, led by Manu Prakash, assistant professor of bioengineering, is looking for citizen scient
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Malaria Lifecycle Part 1: Human Host (2016)

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This visualization reconstructs malaria infection of a human child via mosquito bite, through invasion of cellular tissues including the liver and blood. All features are to scale, including mosquito, blood vessels, human cells and parasite. The visualiza
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These chickens save lives.

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"Sentinel chickens" are an early-warning system against some nasty mosquito-borne diseases. I visited a flock in New South Wales, Australia. More about NSW Health's surveillance: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/mosquito-borne/Pages/surveillance.a
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Wolves: Can't Live With 'Em, Can't Live Without 'Em

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Humans dont have a great track record of coexisting with top predators, and wolves are no exception. By the early 1900s, wolves were nearly extinct in all of Western Europe as a result of government programs that rewarded people for killing them. While th
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Why Are Mosquitoes Attracted To You?!

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Mosquitoes are attracted to me and it's likely due to my genes. This video is sponsored by 23andMe https://23andme.com/veritasium Huge thanks to Prof. Immo Hansen and team: http://ve42.co/hansen References: Genome Wide Association Study for self-reported
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How Can You Instantly Guess Someone's Age?

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Is there a way to tell how old someone is without asking? One key indicator is a person's hearing abilities. UPDATE: The mosquito tone in this video was lost during processing after upload. To check out your ability to hear high frequency "mosquito tones"
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From The Top Of The Food Chain Down: Rewilding Our World - George Monbiot

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/from-the-top-of-the-food-chain-down-rewilding-our-world-george-monbiot Our planet was once populated by megafauna, big top-of-the-food-chain predators that played their part in balancing our ecosystems. When tho
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Three Things You Probably Didn't Know About Polar Bears

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Polar bears are the largest land predators on Earth. Here are three incredible facts that prove their formidable hunting prowess.
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Whats a mosquitos favorite color? #shorts #science #SciShow

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Emma Dauster: WriterKyle Nackers: Fact CheckerAttabey Rodrguez Bentez: Script EditorSavannah Geary: Editor, Associate Producer, HostSarah Suta: Producer Caitlin Hofmeister: Executive Producer Hank Green: Executive ProducerSource:https://www.nature.com/art
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Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others? | What The FAQs | NowThis

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Ever wonder why you're more prone to mosquito bites than your friends? It might have to do with the carbon dioxide you're inhaling, whether your Blood Type A or B, or it could be because you're drinking more beer than cocktails. Subscribe to NowThis Futur
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Video game shows how starling flocks protect themselves

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Murmuration--the pulsing flight patterns seen in starling flocks--serve to protect the birds from flying predators according to research using simulated flocks. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2jWl7l7
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Could We Rid The World Of Zika Mosquitoes?

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A new technology could make diseases like Zika a thing of the past. But should we use it? Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Tumblr! http://grossscience.tumblr.com/ ↓Want more info?↓ The CDC on Zika: http://www
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Sardine Feeding Frenzy: Whale, Shark, Dolphin and Sea Lions - The Hunt - BBC Earth

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A sizeable shoal of Sardines proves to be quite a magnet for a variety of different sea predators. Surprisingly, none of the predators on display attack each other, instead they corral the ball of fish, taking turns to eat. Taken From The Hunt Subscribe t
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Why Farmers May Be Driving Vultures to Extinction

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Vultures are adept at getting rid of rotting animals and preventing the spread of disease. But the job isnt without its dangers some local farmers are inadvertently poisoning them.From the Series: Guardians of the Wild: Predators Uncovered http://bit.ly/2
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Help track mosquitoes with your cellphone

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Mosquitoes can be deadly, transmitting malaria, dengue, and Zika. But tracking them is tough. Now, researchers—led by Stanford University bioengineer Manu Prakash—have developed a new, cheap way to monitor these insects—with mobile phones and a Shazam-lik
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Sea Creature Makes A Thousand Eyes From Its Shell

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Microscopic eyes help slow-moving chitons evade predators. It's design may inspire materials scientists. Learn more: http://scim.ag/1l7TFRP Read the research ($): http://scim.ag/1PCr4kF
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Why spider silk is stronger than steel

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Spiders use their silk for more than just building webs. They also use it to hunt, secure their prey, for mating, transport, protect their eggs, and hide from predators. Perhaps that's why it needs to be so sturdy. Some say it's even stronger than steel.
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Why did This Dinosaur Have a 'Crazy Straw' Inside its Head?

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Ankylosaurs thick full-body armor protected them from predators, but it did not allow much heat to escape from their huge body. Paleontologists were puzzled at how these animals were able to regulate their temperature and survive under the blazing Cretace
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15 Biggest Sharks In The World Ever Recorded!

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Sharks are some of the most feared animals on earth and are undoubtedly the apex predators of the sea. As with all species, they come in a range of shapes and sizes, with some growing to unbelievable sizes. Get out of the water, and watch your backs, beca
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How Yellowstone Scientists Really Combat Invasive Species

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Yellowstone cutthroat trout are on the brink of extinction as invasive lake trout continue to eat them. With the park's ecosystem at risk, it's up to scientists to figure out where these predators came from and how to contain them. From: MYSTERY IN YELLOW
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Can Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Help Fight Disease?

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Host Myles Bess dives into the science and policy surrounding the use of genetically engineered mosquitoes to combat mosquito-borne diseases like Zika, Dengue Fever and chikungunya. SUBSCRIBE to Above the Noise: [https://www.youtube.com/abovethenoise?sub_
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How Mosquitoes Use Six Needles to Suck Your Blood | Deep Look

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Seen up close, the anatomy of a mosquito bite is terrifying. The most dangerous animal in the world uses six needle-like mouthparts to saw into our skin, tap a blood vessel and sometimes leave a dangerous parting gift. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.g
Water anole underwater breathing

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The water anole, a small Central American lizard, may use a "scuba tank" bubble of air to respire when underwater. We're conducting research to determine if and how this pocket of air helps the anole to stay underwater - and away from potential predators
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The Great Vertical Migration

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Diel vertical migration truly is a phenomenon. This migration serves as the anchor for the food web that supplies the entire planet. Every day, 5 billion metric tonnes of organisms migrate to the surface to feed. Predators chase prey, forming a layer of a
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The best photos taken through a microscope

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An octopus egg hatching, a glistening fingerprint, and fungus attacking a mosquito: this is the best microscopic photography of the year. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/kdDpXu FOLLOW QUARTZ: Facebook: https://goo.gl/DsmLvx Twitter: https://goo.gl/rY7pSX Check
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The Survival of the Sea Turtle

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Watch the miraculous journey of infant sea turtles as these tiny animals run the gauntlet of predators and harsh conditions. Then, in numbers, see how human behavior has made their tough lives even more challenging. Lesson by Scott Gass, animation by Vero
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What's The Deadliest Animal In The World?

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Besides humans, of course. Subscribe to It’s Okay To Be Smart: http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jtotheizzoe Follow on Tumblr: http://www.itsokaytobesmart.com Gates Foundation info on the world’s
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Why Do Cats Like Catnip?

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→Subscribe for new videos every day! https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut?sub_confirmation=1 →How "Dick" came to be short for 'Richard': https://youtu.be/BH1NAwwKtcg?list=PLR0XuDegDqP2Acy6g9Ta7hzC0Rr3RDS6q Never run out of things to say at the wate
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KILLER Dinosaur Bugs!

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Sometimes dinosaurs didn't just have to worry about other dino predators: sometimes they were on the run from KILLER PREHISTORIC INSECTS! Watch the whole playlist of dinosaur videos here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW4p6vzviKQ&list=PLfpPYJH6OjtZGZH1hl
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Prehistoric Beavers Make A Daring Escape!!

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A beaver from the Jurassic Period must be wily to escape danger from dinosaur predators! Watch the whole playlist of dinosaur videos here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW4p6vzviKQ&list=PLfpPYJH6OjtZGZH1hlR40wD4rnq14p41x&index=1 Subscribe For More Dinosa
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Bat Volcano Erupts at Night

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It's called the bat volcano because every night, it erupts.Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed it! http://bit.ly/1Adl6ht **More info & videos below**The Bat Man of Mexico premieres June 30, 2021, at 8|7c on PBS. ---------------For full NATURE episode
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This spider looks (and walks) like an ant

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In order to avoid spider-loving predators, the jumping spider Myrmarachne formicaria has evolved to look like an ant. But a new study suggests it has learned to walk like an ant too. Learn more: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/07/watch-spider-walk-jus
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Why Is Florida Releasing 750 Million GMO Mosquitoes?

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The U.S. EPA recently gave the green light to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. Why are they doing this, and what are the potential risks? Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http:
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Even Bigger Dinosaur Battles!

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The battles are never over in the dinosaur world! Stay on your toes to stay safe from predators. Watch the whole playlist of dinosaur videos here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW4p6vzviKQ&list=PLfpPYJH6OjtZGZH1hlR40wD4rnq14p41x&index=1 Subscribe For Mor
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I visited the Yellowstone Zone of Death

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I feel like there are other YouTube channels that would take a different approach here. With thanks to Professor Brian Kalt: his original article is here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=691642 -- any inaccuracies that have slipped in
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Watch Tiny Turtles Tumble Towards the Sea

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Newborn turtles hurdle over obstacles as they tumble over the sand toward their new home, as dangerous predators eye their every move.Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed it! http://bit.ly/1Adl6ht **More info & videos below**Cuba's Wild Revolution pre
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Why are sharks so awesome?

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-are-sharks-so-awesome-tierney-thys Sharks have been celebrated as powerful gods by some native cultures. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world’s ocean. What is it that makes these f
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Watch itchy fish rub up against the worst possible scratching post: hungry sharks

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Credit: Lacey Williams/Alexandra Anstett/Erick Higuera/Jonathan R. GreenIf youre a fish with an itch, a shark would seemingly be the last thing youd turn to for a scratch. Yet scientists now report spotting several species of fish swimming up to sharks an
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How glow-in-the-dark jellyfish inspired a scientific revolution

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What makes a jellyfish glow? For scientists, asking that simple question led to a powerful new tool that’s completely transformed medicine (and won the Nobel!) Basic research often leads to innovations that have had a significant impact on humanity. But f
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Rare Spotted Zebra

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Spotted dark skin baby Zebra, unusual color for this species, just met him today at Masai Mara national reserve in Kenya the mutated zebra is so rare and unique sighting in Maasai Mara, his name is Tira for the first one who saw it, Antony Tira, a masai g
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Divers Hunt Poisonous Fish Invading Our Oceans

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Without any natural predators, invasive lionfish populations grow unchecked and wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. Watch free divers hunt these poisonous fish.Watch the full documentary, Ocean Invaders, on NOVA: https://to.pbs.org/3hcaVrxFollow on social f
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The ferocious predatory dinosaurs of Cretaceous Sahara - Nizar Ibrahim

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-ferocious-predatory-dinosaurs-of-cretaceous-sahara-nizar-ibrahim In Cretaceous times (around 100 million years ago), North Africa was home to a huge river system and a bizarre menagerie of giant prehistoric
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Watch & Listen: Elephants Protect Their Baby From Wild Dogs

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A tourist captures footage of elephants loudly protecting a calf from a pack of African wild dogs at Ingwelala, a nature reserve in South Africa. The mother elephant and another adult from the herd fend off the dogs by charging and emitting three distinct
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Rise Of The Mesopredator

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Try Dashlane for free: http://bit.ly/minutedash. Use promo code "minuteearth" for 10% off Dashlane Premium. To see song lyrics, click "CC" on the video or, for an annotated version, click here: https://genius.com/14774391 Thanks to humans, old school apex
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Crazy Monsters: Spiders FULL EPISODE | Smithsonian Channel

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Meet a family of hairy, scary eight-legged beasts of all shapes and sizes. This bizarre creature showcase is as fascinating as it is frightening, featuring spiders that walk on water, cartwheel across deserts, shoot hairs at predators, and delivery venom
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Top 10 Amazing Animals With Real Super Powers

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Top 10 Amazing Animals With Real Super PowersIf you're new, Subscribe! http://goo.gl/djmfuXTop 5 Best is the #1 place for all your heart warming stories about amazing people that will inspire you everyday. Make sure to subscribe and never miss a single vi
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TIL: These Spiny Sea Creatures Can Regrow Lost Body Parts | Today I Learned

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What can liquefy its limbs, throw up its own stomach and still live? Echinoderms, a group of sea creatures that can regenerate their own body parts! In this episode of Today I Learned, National Geographic Explorer Paul Bump tells you all about echinoderm’
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How To Speak Monkey: The Language Of Cotton-top Tamarins - Anne Savage

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/do-you-speak-monkey-the-language-of-cotton-top-tamarins-anne-savage The cotton-top tamarin is a very vocal monkey -- the species communicates using a sophisticated language of 38 distinct and grammatically struc
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A remarkable new sighting: Dragonfish lurk in the dark depths

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During a recent expedition aboard our research vessel Western Flyer, MBARIs science team encountered a beautifully bronze deep-sea dragon. Meet the highfin dragonfish, Bathophilus flemingi. They captured the sighting in stunning ultra high-definititon 4K
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Biggest myth about sharks debunked

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That sharks represent a risk to swimmers and surfers isn't news to beachgoers. But these predators are not actually looking to feed on humans. To better understand why a tiny number of sharks do sometimes bite people, we interviewed George Burgess, direct
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Toys Are Made Of Recycled Cigarette Butts

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Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world trillions get dropped every year. One company in India has found a way to recycle them into plush toys and mosquito repellent. MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS:How Vegan Leather Is Made From Mangoes | Wo
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How Animals Hibernate

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What if hibernating animals of different species formed an orchestra and performed a symphony about their winter’s sleep? Well, they did—sort of. This is science told as if it were Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” A flute playing wood frog who freezes. A
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How Can We Wipe Out ALL Of The Mosquitoes?

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Is there an effective and safe way to get rid of mosquitoes? Watch more: How clean is YOUR drinking water? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rao-PRJ57kQ&list=PL8L0MzSk_V6JtEDRfRMyb6rFd1acqYSlO&index=8&t=0sSubscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your e
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Inside the Plan to Release Life-Saving Mosquitoes | WIRED

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The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is turning towards a novel tool to combat harmful insecticide-resistant mosquitoes like the Aedes aegypti. What are they doing exactly? They're releasing millions of genetically modified male mosquitoes engineere
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Watch this caterpillar fling its beetle attacker through the air

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Hornworm moth larvae have several tricks to defend themselves against predators. Learn more: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/02/watch-caterpillar-fling-its-beetle-attacker-through-air Read the paper ($): https://academic.oup.com/biolinnean/advance-art
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Why Does Your Cat's Tongue Feel Like Sandpaper? | Deep Look

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It's not vanity. For cats, staying clean is a matter of life and death. And their tongue, specially equipped for the job, is just one of the things that makes cats such successful predators. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK is a ultr
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Why Insects Love Summer – Flight, Fights And Booze

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Have you ever wondered what happens when insects get drunk? Can you tell the temperature by the frequency of a cricket’s chirps? Do you know what temperature a butterfly has to be to take off? Kate buzzes around the science of summer insects. Subscribe fo
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Should You Be Worried About Zika?

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Get your Audible trial here: http://audible.com/ok Tweet this video ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSzika1 Share on FB ⇒ http://bit.ly/OKTBSzikaFB ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Get yourself an awesome IOTBS shirt! http://dftba.com/besmart Follow the latest news on
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Humpbacks Feast On A Billion Sardines! - Wild Arabia - BBC

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A truly amazing sight is the arrival of a billion indian oil sardines, amassing to over three miles long they can confuse their predators but one of them is unavoidable...Taken from Wild Arabia. Subscribe to BBC Earth: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_
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Slow Motion Contact Explosive - Nitrogen Triiodide

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Nitrogen triiodide is a highly unstable substance that detonates when disturbed. So we disturbed it. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe And if you can explain what's going on with the flash of light, let us know! Nitrogen trii
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What If All Insects Disappeared?

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Although its impossible to say exactly what would happen if all insects on Earth suddenly vanished, its likely that civilization if not most ecosystems throughout the planet would be in serious trouble. Without dung beetles and other poop-eaters, nitrogen
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The Bugs That Lay Eggs All Over Your Body

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For some bug babies, your body is home sweet home. Human botfly larvae, for example, burrow under your skin, forming a pus-filled pimple. Meanwhile, thousands of young loa loa worms can travel throughout your body even across your eyeball! Lets explore al
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Weird and Wonderful: This little siphonophore has a big impact on deep-sea food webs

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Siphonophores (pronounced sigh-fawn-oh-fours) are delicate drifters made up of specialized segments that work together as one. These animals are like living commuter trains. Pulsing bells up front pull a long chain of segments specialized for feeding, def
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How Sharp Are Cheetah Tongues? | BIG CAT Licks Friends Arm Until Bleeds For Science

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Why wasps are just as wonderful as bees | BBC Ideas

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Unlike bees, wasps are not exactly the most-loved creatures, but they are hugely important to the eco-system - and all of us. As well as being apex predators, eating their way through millions of kilograms of insects each year, they are also important pol
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Why These Bears Waste Food

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Offset your carbon footprint with Wren! They'll protect 5 extra acres of rainforest for each of the first 100 people who sign up at https://www.wren.co/join/minuteearth.Optimal foraging theory means that turning down food is sometimes more efficient than
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This Adorable Sea Slug is a Sneaky Little Thief | Deep Look

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Take the PBSDS survey: https://to.pbs.org/2018YTSurvey Explore our VR slug and support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Nudibranchs may look cute, squishy and defenseless ... but watch out. These brightly-colored sea slugs aren't above stea
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10 Facts About Great White Sharks

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Remarkably little is known about great white sharks, but they are similar to humans in a lot of ways - they give birth to live young, maintain a higher body temperature than their surroundings and they are apex predators. There are also many misconception
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Armadillos: Animals with Armor!

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Animals use all kinds of tricks and adaptations to keep themselves safe from predators, but armadillos stand out for a really special reason: they have their own, built-in suit of armor! ----------- Hi there! We at SciShow want to learn more about you and
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Stupid Lies I Believed for Way Too Long

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Meet the bluefin tuna, the toughest fish in the sea - Grantly Galland and Raiana McKinney

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Discover the unique adaptations that make the Atlantic bluefin tuna one of the most dominant predators in the ocean.--Whats as big as a polar bear, swallows its prey whole, and swims at forty miles an hour? Its not a shark or a killer whale... its the Atl
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Enormous Toadzilla found in Australia | CBC Kids News

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An enormous female cane toad, nicknamed Toadzilla by the rangers who discovered it, was recently found in Conway National Park in Queensland, Australia. Cane toads are an invasive species introduced to Australia in 1935 in an attempt to curb pest populati
Is that a SMILEY or a SKULL?

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Lappet Moth Caterpillar (lebeda sp., Lasiocampidae family) from the rainforest of Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.This caterpillar has a sunny yellow head with black patterns closely resembling a smiley (notice the 2 small ovals dark dots representing the eyes an
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Shark Encounter in 180: Worth More Alive | National Geographic

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Come face to face with several species of sharks at Tiger Beach, while on expedition with conservationist Jim Abernethy. Shark diving generates millions of dollars every year in the Bahamas, where the apex predators are protected by the government and the
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The World’s Only Scaled Mammal Is ADORABLE

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There’s no mammal in the world quite like the tree pangolin. Covered in reptilian-like scales that protect it from predators in the wild, the pangolin will curl into a ball when threatened. Unfortunately, such tactics do little to protect it from humans.
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Weaver Ants: These Ants Turn Themselves Into Chains (Feat. AntsCanada)

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These ants have colonized the tree canopy and built amazing cities out of leaves.Subscribe to AntsCanada http://youtube.com/AntsCanadaWatch their episode on Weaver Ants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZFMYW2mcasGet ready to meet the most elusive predator
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This Snail Has a Jump on Climate Change | ScienceTake

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The humpback conch, known as a jumping snail, is great at sniffing out underwater predators and avoiding them. The creature’s sensitivity to danger led researchers to see how the snails might fare in warmer, more acidic seas that are predicted because of
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Praying Mantis Love is Waaay Weirder Than You Think | Deep Look

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Support Deep Look on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook These pocket-sized predators are formidable hunters. But when it comes to hooking up, male mantises have good reason to fear commitment. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK
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How Scorpions Became Earths Ultimate Survivors

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Were on PATREON! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below Scorpions have been terrorizing other creatures on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. Theyve evolved a perfect cocktail of venom that can mess
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Octopus 101 | Feeding!

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How do you keep an octopus entertained with its meal? Put a lid on it! To cater to the specific intelligence of octopuses, a food puzzle in a jar is the perfect tool for Cephalopod Aquarist Candace to enrich her giant Pacific octopus! Watch as 2,000 sucti
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Deciphering the Secret Language of Whales

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Fabrice Schnöller is on a mission to unlock the secret language of sperm whales, the largest predators on Earth. Founder of the DAREWIN Project, Fabrice’s goal is to record sperm whale vocalizations in hopes of deciphering their means of communication. By
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This Millipede and Beetle Have a Toxic Relationship | Deep Look

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This millipede uses deadly cyanide gas to keep predators at bay. But one beetle can tolerate the toxic defense and rides the millipede like a bucking bronco. Who will win this showdown in the forest? SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt Please sup
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Sharks! | Weird But True! | S1 E5 | Full Episode | @natgeokids

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Watch the full episode of Weird But True, Season 1 Episode 5, "Sharks!" Did you know that sharks have seven senses? Or, that they dont have a single bone in their bodies?! Weird, but true! Kirby wants to get an up-close look at these mega-predators, but t
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This Beautiful Blue Lizard is Facing Extinction

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Found only in Grand Cayman, the westernmost part of the Cayman Islands, the Grand Cayman blue iguana is a striking creature. Its bright blue skin becomes brighter during breeding season, and its dark red eyes allow the lizards to see moving shapes at long
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Swim Peacefully with Thousands of Jellyfish in Palau

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On Eil Malk Island in Palau, you can swim with jellyfish without getting stung. This marine lake was once connected to the ocean, but as the island changed, it was cut off. Now in isolation, it's filled with a jellyfish species found nowhere else. With no
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This Tarantula’s Curly Hair is a Weapon In Disguise

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This little guy is a curly hair tarantula at the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion. Native to Central America, these spiders’ unusually tiny hairs serve as both a distinguishing feature and as a defense mechanism. When threatened, they will
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Swarms of robotic fish can synchronize their swimming, for the first time

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Swimming in sync is one of the most important lessons a school of fish can learn: The coordination helps them find foodand evade predators. But when scientists try to train robots to match this stunning natural feat, most fall short. Now, researchers have
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Bioluminescent Waves in Monterey Bay!

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This weekend blue our minds! Bioluminescent waves filled with light-producing plankton ignited the surfline through the night all around the Monterey Bay! The light is produced by a type of plant-plankton known as dinoflagellates (the specific species inv
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What Are the WORST Bug Bites To Get?

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Can it be winter please? The bugs have had their fun.Watch more: No More Mosquitoes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z08lS4OppmkGET YOUR BLOCKO PIN: http://keeponthinking.co Meet The Team!Director/Voice - Pat Graziosi: http://youtube.com/undocircleExecuti
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This Rare Stick Insect Is Among the Last of Its Kind

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This is the black beauty stick insect, a rare species only found in a tiny 12-acre area high in the mountains of northern Peru. Only discovered in 2005, not much is known about these insects, but they are believed to be most active at night when their dee
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A Brief History of Yellowstone National Park | National Geographic

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Yellowstone National Park is epic, beautiful, and iconic. Find out how it became America's first national park. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe#NationalGeographic #Yellowstone #YellowstoneLiveAbout Yellowstone Live:Witness Yellowstone like you've
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Disneynatures Elephant & Dolphin Reef | Official Trailer | Disney+

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Disneynature's "Elephant" and Disneynature's "Dolphin Reef" premiere April 3, streaming only on Disney+.Follow Disneynature on Social:http://www.twitter.com/Disneynaturehttp://www.instagram.com/Disneynaturehttp://www.facebook.com/DisneynatureFollow Disney
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Mimic Octopus: Master of Disguise

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This is the mimic octopus. A master of disguise. In its natural state, the mimic octopus is a light beige color. And like most octopi can change its skin pigment to blend in with its surroundings, but the mimic octopus takes things to another level altoge
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How Much Does a Thought Weigh?

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How Much Does a Thought Weigh? a.) As much as an electron b.) As much as a water molecule c.) As much as a mosquito Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WhatThePhysics?sub_confirmation=1 ↓Want more info?↓ SCIENTIFIC NOTES: * The relationship betw
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Are Some People Immune To Mosquitoes?

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Ugh. Mosquitoes, right? They’re the worst. They pester everyone… or do they? Tune in to learn more. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: Share on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Xfii1B Share on Twitter: https://goo.gl/znrM6k Subscribe: http://goo.gl/ZYI7Gt Visit our
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Behold (and Beware) the Largest Lizards on Earth

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Wed like to introduce you to Elsie. She is a Komodo dragon, and while she appears pretty chill, Komodo dragons are, in fact, fierce predators. They take down big animals like deer and water buffalo and poison prey with their toxic bite. And, boy, can they
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What melting sea ice means for life in the Arctic

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Light is flooding into the Arctic. There will be winners and losers. That’s what brought an international group of scientists to the Barents Sea to investigate how plant and animal life will adapt to the new normal. Two key factors that govern the arctic
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Deepest-ever Fish Recovered For The First Time

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Scientists finally have an up-close look at the deepest-dwelling fish in the world. Several samples of the fish have been brought to the surface for study. Following is the transcript of the video. Scientists finally have an up-close look at the deepest-d
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Mother Bear Teaches Cubs To Fish | BBC Earth

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These cute bear cubs are taught a lesson in survival by their mama bear. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet Earth http://bit.ly/PlanetEarthPlaylist Blue Planet http://bit.ly/BluePlanetPlaylist Planet Earth II http://bit.ly/PlanetEarth
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The Bombardier Beetle And Its Crazy Chemical Cannon | Deep Look

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When attacked, this beetle sets off a rapid chemical reaction inside its body, sending predators scrambling. This amazing chemical defense has some people scratching their heads: How could such a complex system evolve gradually—without killing the beetle
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Why Are Mosquitoes So Good At Carrying Disease?

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Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying bugs on this planet, but they are also one of the most deadly. Why are they so good at carrying diseases? Sign Up For The TestTube Newsletter Here ►►►► http://bit.ly/1myXbFG Why Can’t We Get Rid of Mosquitoes ►►►►ht
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Fungi: Death Becomes Them - CrashCourse Biology #39

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Death is what fungi are all about. By feasting on the deceased remains of almost all organisms on the planet, converting the organic matter back into soil from which new life will spring, they perform perhaps the most vital function in the global food web
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How Ticks Dig In With a Mouth Full of Hooks | Deep Look

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Support Deep Look on Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Why can't you just flick a tick? Because it attaches to you with a mouth covered in hooks, while it fattens up on your blood. For days. But don't worry – there *is* a way to pull it out. SUBS
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Secrets of the conch shell and its toughness

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The shells of marine organisms take a beating from impacts due to storms and tides, rocky shores, and sharp-toothed predators. But as recent research has demonstrated, one type of shell stands out above all the others in its toughness: the conch. Now, res
2 Metre Long Humboldt Squid Hunt In Packs | Life | BBC Earth

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Highly intelligent, with powerful tentacles and a razor-sharp beak - the humboldt squid is a true terror of the deep. This 2 metre long beast has a reputation as a man-eater, and it's easy to see why.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Planet
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Are There Dead Wasps In Figs?

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Figs aren't exactly fruits...but that's not the only bizarre thing about them. Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_science ‖ Tumblr! http://grossscience.tumblr.com/ ↓Want more info?↓ Great 1977 paper by J. Galil on Fig Bi
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Banana Slugs: Secret of the Slime | Deep Look

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Beneath the towering redwoods lives one of the most peculiar creatures in California: the banana slug. They're coated with a liquid crystal ooze that solves many problems slugs face in the forest -- and maybe some of our own. SUBSCRIBE: http://goo.gl/8NwX
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Surrounded by KILLER WHALES!

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Please SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/BWchannel Tour Tickets on Sale! - http://bit.ly/bravetickets Pre-Order Coyote’s Book - http://bit.ly/BOOKbraveadventures Watch More - http://bit.ly/OLgoldticket On this episode of Beyond the Tide, Coyote and Mark go kayaki
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Why Is Everyone Afraid Of Snakes?

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Even though many snakes are harmless to humans, our fear of them remains strong. Why are we all so afraid of snakes? Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout! Read More: Evolutions Most Ef
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This Mysterious Remedy Might Cure One Of The Deadliest Diseases

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A tree in Africa contains compounds that kill mosquitoes and the malaria parasite they carry. Could this be the key to ending malaria? Why Can't We Get Rid Of Mosquitoes? - https://youtu.be/eg0CdYzpU2c Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.l
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Respect the Insect! | SciShow Kids Compilation

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Squeaks and Mr. Brown are taking a break from working in the garden to learn about bunches of cool insects that live there and other places in the world! Hosted by: Anthony BrownTeachers and parents: scroll down to check out the Next Generation Science St
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Why don’t poisonous animals poison themselves? - Rebecca D. Tarvin

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Have you checked out our Patreon page? https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-don-t-poisonous-animals-poison-themselves-rebecca-d-tarvin Thousands of animal species use toxic chemicals to defend themselves from pred
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Moros intrepidus: North America's Tiny Tyrannosaur

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Diminutive, fleet-footed tyrannosauroid narrows the 70-million-year gap in the North American fossil recordPublished in Communications Biology21 Feb 2019DOI: 10.1038/s42003-019-0308-7Authors: Lindsay Zanno, Terry Gates, Aurore Canoville, Haviv Avrahami, N
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The Vinegaroon Sprays Acid to Foil Its Foes | Deep Look

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The vinegaroon also known as a whip scorpion looks like a Frankenstein creation of monster body parts. But unlike true scorpions, it doesnt use venom to defend itself from predators. Instead, it aims its tail at their face and sprays a blast of acid that
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Glasswing Butterflies Want To Make Something Perfectly Clear | Deep Look

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Ever wanted to be invisible? The elusive glasswing butterfly knows just how to do it. Its transparent wings, covered in an anti-glare nano-coating, help it hide from its predators in the rainforest. Please join our community on Patreon! https://www.patreo
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How Did Blue Whales Get So Big?

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Meet the largest animal that ever livedthe blue whale. Whats so great about being big? You can move faster and farther, you can avoid predators, and you can have a longer lifespan. In Part One of our four-part Giants of the Sea series, youll explore some
Ghostly critters from the deep sea: Stygiomedusa gigantea

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Stygiomedusa gigantea is one of the largest invertebrate predators known in the ocean, yet little is understood about its ecology and behavior. Stygiomedusa lacks tentacles, but has four extraordinarily large oral arms that are presumably used to envelope
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Racoon Demonstrates Problem Solving Skills | Earth Unplugged

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Racoons are as clever as monkeys... so what puzzles can Rascal tha racoon solve to get to a tasty trear? Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos - http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http://bit.ly/EarthUnplugged
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The history of the world according to cats - Eva-Maria Geigl

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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-world-according-to-cats-eva-maria-geigl In ancient times, wildcats were fierce carnivorous hunters. And u
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Banding Baby Dinosaurs

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BABY DINOSAURS IN THE CITY!... and we've been studying them for years! We talked with Field Museum ornithologist Josh Engel about how scientists gather information and take risks while monitoring these impressive aerial predators. By the 1960s the peregri
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Why Does Every Animal Look Like This?

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Thank you to Brilliant for supporting PBSTo learn more, go to: https://brilliant.org/BeSmart/ More info and sources below In the race to survive, both predators and prey use visual tricks to get ahead. One nearly universal trick is countershading, a color
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Why can't some birds fly? - Gillian Gibb

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-can-t-some-birds-fly-gillian-gibb Though the common ancestor of all modern birds could fly, many different bird species have independently lost thei
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How Our Deadliest Parasite Turned To The Dark Side

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Around 10,000 years ago, somewhere in Africa, a microscopic parasite made a huge leap. With a little help from a mosquito, it left its animal host - probably a gorilla - and found its way to a new host: us. *****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like yo
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These Mites Rain Down To Save Your Strawberries | Deep Look

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Two tiny mites duke it out on strawberry plants throughout California. One is a spider mite that sucks the juices out of the delicious crop and destroys it. The other, persimilis, is a crafty predator that growers drop by the thousands from high-tech dron
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What Colors Were Dinosaurs?

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We know a lot about dinosaurs but there’s one question that has plagued paleontologists for decades: what color were they? Go to http://squarespace.com/eons and use code “EONS” for 10% off your first order. Produced in collaboration with PBS Digital Studi
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How Sibg Earworms Get Stuck In Your Head

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Virtually everyone has been tortured by an earworm – one of those songs that sneaks into your head and stays there. But why? How? Most importantly – how can you get that #$&*^% song out of your head?! Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://science.howstu
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How This Forest Runs on Salmon

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What do salmon—and their sex lives—have to do with keeping a forest healthy? In this episode, Bertie explains that salmon equal more than just meal time for coastal predators roaming the shores and tidal shelves; they're also a rich source of marine nutri
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Can animals be deceptive? - Eldridge Adams

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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-animals-be-deceptive-eldridge-adams A male firefly emits a series of enticing flashes. He hopes a female will respond an
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Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes? - Talya Hackett

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Explore how the technology of gene drives could lead to the eradication of mosquitoes and what that could mean for our ecosystems.--Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths every year than any other animal, but very few of the 3,500 mosquito speci
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You've Heard of a Murder of Crows. How About a Crow Funeral? | Deep Look

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Join Deep Look on Patreon NOW! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook They may be dressed in black, but crow funerals aren't the solemn events that we hold for our dead. These birds cause a ruckus around their fallen friend. Are they just scared, or is there so
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Orchid Mantis: Looks That Kill

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This video is perfect for adults orchids. Don’t miss our next video! SUBSCRIBE! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Many creatures wear disguises in order to keep safe from predators, but there are some that dress to kill. Orchi
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So ... Sometimes Fireflies Eat Other Fireflies | Deep Look

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Most firefly flashes are pure romance, a sexy form of skywriting. But one variety copies the mating signals of others to lure them to their demise. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt DEEP LOOK: a new ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by K
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Watch Ladybugs Go From Goth to Glam | Deep Look

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Ladybugs may be the cutest insects around, but they don't start off that way. Also called lady beetles or ladybirds, they pop out of their eggs as prickly mini-monsters with an insatiable hunger for aphids. Once they've bulked up, they transform, shedding
Australian Walking Stick Insects Are Three Times Weirder Than You Think | Deep Look

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Take the PBS Digital Studios audience survey! https://to.pbs.org/2021surveyThe Australian walking stick is a master of deception, but a twig is just one of its many disguises. Before its even born, it mimics a seed. In its youth it looks and acts like an
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The Great Marine Migrations

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Migrations are a key to survival in the marine ecosystem. From whales and turtles to sardines, by travelling to different locations, nektonic animals stand better chances offinding food or a suitable place to breed and raise their young. In this video, we
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Why Sharks get Creepier the Deeper you Go

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Why Deep Sea Sharks Appear so Mysterious. Sharks have ruled the deep sea for 450 million years. A time during which sharks have adapted and diversified into an array of weird and wonderful species. Many, like the well-known Great White Shark, have adapted
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This Is Why Water Striders Make Terrible Lifeguards | Deep Look

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They may look serene as they glide across the surface of a stream, but don't be fooled by water striders. They're actually searching for prey for whom a babbling brook quickly becomes an inescapable death trap. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqt
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Decorator Crabs Make High Fashion at Low Tide | Deep Look

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When you live by the seashore, one day you're in, the next day you're lunch. So these crabs don the latest in seaweed outerwear and anemone accessories to blend in.SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqtDEEP LOOK is a ultra-HD (4K) short video series
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How turtle shells evolved... twice - Judy Cebra Thomas

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Check out the fascinating science behind the evolution of the turtle shell, over 260 million years in the making. --Modern turtle shells are almost as diverse as the turtles themselves. Sea turtles have flatter, lighter shells for gliding through the wate
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The Strangest Plant In The World?!

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PBS Digital Studios Survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pbsds2017 The plant Hydnora africana is a parasite that smells foul...and that’s not even the weirdest thing about it. Subscribe to Gross Science! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.
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The House Centipede is Fast, Furious, and Just So Extra | Deep Look

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Please follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deeplook Take the PBSDS survey: https://to.pbs.org/2018YTSurvey CORRECTION, 9/26/2018: This episode of Deep Look contains an error in the scientific name of the house centipede. It is Scutigera coleoptr
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Watching YouTube Isn’t Helping You Wind Down, It’s Ruining Your Sleep

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Your circadian rhythm can be interrupted from the light emitted from your phone, but how? What is it doing to your brain? What Sleep Deprivation Does To Your Body - https://youtu.be/lfmy0d9oWt8 Read More: Snooze Alarm: Sufficient Sleep Improves Human Heal
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Why Cats Love Sleeping On Your Bed!

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5 Reasons Why Cats Like Sleeping on Your BedFor those who do let their cats sleep with them, you are probably wondering why they love it so much and almost insist on it every night. Well, here are 5 reasons why your cat sleeps on your bed.#1. Your body he
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The Wonderful World of Deep Sea Worms

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Polychaete worms in the deep sea are among the most diverse organisms in the ocean. From giant tube worms and Pompeii worms at deep sea vents, to the ghostly tomopteris in the twilight zone, they display a number of unique adaptations in order to survive
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Why 8 Eyes Are Better Than 2 (If You're a Spider )

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Check out Rogue History on @PBS Origins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuT35ud41QQ More info and sources below Why do spiders have 8 eyes? Its a seemingly simple question with a surprisingly complex answer. Well be hanging out with some jumping spiders
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What Did Sharks Look Like 450 Million Years Ago?

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Sharks have survived through 5 mass extinctions! Find out how they've evolved throughout millions of years. How Can We Stop Sharks From Going Extinct? - http://bit.ly/25BYSU6 Sign Up For The Seeker Newsletter Here - http://bit.ly/1UO1PxI Read More: Spiral
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Soft Tissue Found Inside a Dinosaur Bone!

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In 2003, an exceptionally well preserved T. rex leg bone was unearthed in the Cretaceous rocks of Montana. Upon close examination, Dr. Mary Schweitzer found the bone to contain soft tissue inside - tiny blood vessels and proteins! Some claim that this is
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The fish that walk on land - Noah R. Bressman

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Explore the challenges facing amphibious fish when they leave water and the ingenious ways they survive on land. --We think of fish as completely aquatic animals. But there are actually hundreds of fish species that are amphibious, meaning that they posse
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Born Pregnant: Aphids Invade with an Onslaught of Clones | Deep Look

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Female aphids are the matriarchs of a successful family operation taking over your garden. But dont lose hope; these pests have some serious predators and creepy parasites looking to take them down. SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqtPlease join
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TIL: Lionfish Jewelry Can Help Save the Ocean | Today I Learned

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National Geographic grantee Erin Spencer dives into this week’s Today I Learned with one of the leading threats to biodiversity: the invasive lionfish. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More TIL (Today I Learned): http://bit.ly/MoreTIL Abou
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Where Are All the Medium-Sized Dinosaurs?

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The remains of medium-sized predatory dinosaurs are pretty rare in places where giant predators like T. rex existed. Which is weird, because thats just not how ecosystems work today.Thanks to Franz Anthony, Jack Mayer Wood, ABelov2014, Fabrizio De Rossi,
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40 Ton Humpback Whale Leaps Entirely Out of the Water!

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It was a rare clear, crisp, cold, winter day offshore Mbotyi in Pondoland, Eastern Cape province, South Africa (formerly Transkei). The seas were unusually calm that day on the Indian Ocean. That wouldn't last long, soon returning to howling winds, whitec
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Can alligators survive this apex predator? - Kenny Coogan

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Explore the diverse and vital ecosystem of the Everglades, and discover why the alligator is so essential to the region.--Despite alligators ruling the swamplands of the Everglades for millennia, the last 500 years have brought deadly new predators that c
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The Fascinating World of Cnidarians

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The phylum Cnidaria contains such creatures as jellyfish, anemones, siphonophores and corals. Together, they consist of around 13,000 living species - surprisingly simple, yet beautiful organisms. The importance of these cnidarians cannot be understated.
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Look Inside a Rattlesnake's Rattle | Deep Look

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Check out America From Scratch: https://youtu.be/LVuEJ15J19sA rattlesnake's rattle isn't like a maraca, with little bits shaking around inside. So how exactly does it make that sound?SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look! http://goo.gl/8NwXqtPlease support us on Patreon
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♪ Why Are Dogs "Man's Best Friend"? | EVERY SINGLE THING

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Dogs are definitely 'man's best friend', but why?? How did dogs become our closest pet friends?? LYRICS: They’re in our homes, they’re on the bed. They’re mixed, or fixed, or purist bred. They’re cute, they’re strong, and past widespread. What lead to the
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If you're an adult mayfly you'll probably die before the end of this video - Luke M. Jacobus

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Trace the life cycle of mayflies, and explore why these swarming insects are a sign of healthy aquatic ecosystems.--For most of the worlds 4,000 mayfly species, adulthood lasts roughly one day. And for some species, its only a matter of minutes. This isnt
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Walking Sticks Stop, Drop and Clone to Survive | Deep Look

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Indian walking sticks are more than just twig impersonators. They even clone themselves into a surprising variety of colors to stay hidden in plain sight from predators.Please join our community on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/deeplookSUBSCRIBE to Dee
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Starfish Gallop With Hundreds of Tubular Feet | Deep Look

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They may look cute and colorful, but starfish are actually voracious predators. To sniff out and capture their prey, they rely on hundreds of water-propelled tube feet, each with a fiercely independent streak. Watch the new PBS Terra science show, OVERVIE
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How Hamsters Can Stuff So Much Food In Their Cheeks

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Hamsters can stuff their cheeks with up to 20% of their body weight. Most of the time, they fill their cheeks with food, but sometimes mother hamsters store their babies in their cheeks for protection. Hamster cheeks contain pouches that resemble small de
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Pygmy Seahorses: Masters of Camouflage | Deep Look

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Tiny and delicate, pygmy seahorses survive by attaching to vibrant corals where they become nearly invisible to both predators and researchers. Now, biologists at the California Academy of Sciences have successfully bred them in captivity for the first ti
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Jurassic World Dominion | Trailer 2 [4K]

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It all comes down to this. Watch the new trailer for #JurassicWorldDominion and get tickets now. -- https://uni.pictures/JWSite https://uni.pictures/JWFB https://uni.pictures/JWTwitter https://uni.pictures/JWIG https://uni.pictures/JWTikTok This summer, e
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Coneheads, egg stacks and anteater attacks: The reign of a termite queen - Barbara L. Thorne

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Take a look inside the conehead termite colony as a queen begins her reign as one of the longest living insects in the animal kingdom.--A single determined termite braves countless threats to participate in the only flight of her lifetime. She evades the
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4 DEADLY Carnivorous Plants

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Here are four ingenious ways carnivorous plants catch their prey. Head over to BrainCraft to watch Plants Can Learn, Too—and don't forget to subscribe! https://youtu.be/s0prAxQTuAA Subscribe! http://bit.ly/1FkxVLb ‖ Twitter! https://twitter.com/gross_scie
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We’re Closer to Unravelling the Mysterious Evolution of the T. Rex

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In its prime, the Tyrannosaurs rex was the apex predator of the world over 65 million years ago, but how did it get so big, so fast? Here are the latest discoveries we have about this colossal beast. How Did Roboticists Get This Ancient Fossil To Walk? -
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Primitive Technology: Stone Yam planters

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Primitive Technology: Stone Yam planters - Creating Stone planters for Yams from scratch. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subPT | Never miss a video! Enable ‘ALL’ Notifications! More videos, watch me cultivate and cook yams: https://youtube.com/watch
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Cute Animals vs Funny Animals | Nat Geo Kids Compilation | @natgeokids

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Aww! vs Eww!? Animals experience all sorts of moments in the wild. It's your call how you will react!00:00 Whoa! - Centipede Takes On Pocket MouseWatch what a centipede does to keep from becoming a pocket mouses snack! You wont believe what happens in thi
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What If We Killed All The Mosquitoes?

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With the Zika virus in the news, some people have wondered why we don't just kill them ALL. Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciSho
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Bioluminescence Explained | Lights of the Deep Sea

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Bioluminescence in the deep sea is a natural phenomenon present in many deep sea creatures. Bioluminescent twinkling, flashing, pulsating lights are the result of a chemical reaction that produces light energy within the body of an organism. It is a commo
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18 Strangest Cat Behaviors Explained (Jaw-Dropping Cat Facts)

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18 Strangest Cat Behaviors Explained. Here is the list of unusual cat behaviors. Chewing on plasticIf your cat is chewing on plastic, blankets, furniture or other things they shouldnt be chewing on, they may have pica. Cats often get pica from anxiety or
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How Did Science Get Neanderthals So Wrong?

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New neanderthal research adds to the changing image of these early hominids, and they’re not at all what we thought. Ancient Humans & Neanderthals Had Sex, Here's How It Changed Us Forever - https://youtu.be/ifSv1jXUzn4 Get 20% off http://www.domain.com d
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The Engineering Secrets of the World's Toughest Beetle

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Go to http://Brilliant.org/SciShow to try their Scientific Thinking course. The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual Premium subscription.This arthropod may look modest, but it actually used brilliant engineering to become the worlds most resilient
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What If Humans Devolved?

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Here's what you'd look with evolution reversed! Watch more: Could You Survive 2.5 Million Years Ago? ►► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy7BiiOI_No Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubLifeNoggin | Get your exclusive Life Noggin merch: http://keeponthinking.co Fo
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DNA Sequencing Is Cracking Down on Shark Poaching

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About one in five fish sold around the world are captured illegally. But proving that a fish was poached can be especially difficult once it gets to shore. Now, a new device is taking forensics to a genetic level allowing field experts to crack down on sh
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The Hitchhikers Guide to the Deep Sea: Friend, foe, or frenemy?

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The deep sea may seem like a lonely place, but as we explore its depths, we often see animals interacting with each other. One remarkable behavior is when denizens of the deep hitch a ride on one another. These interactions, known as symbiosis, can be fri
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When Humans Were Prey

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Not too long ago, our early human ancestors were under constant threat of attack from predators. And it turns out that this difficult chapter in our history may be responsible for the adaptations that allowed us to become so successful. Thanks to Julio La

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