Wildlife / Video
10 Incredible Facts About Honeybees
Amazingly, bees have existed for over 100 million years—and today, they are one of the most important insects on Earth. Through pollination and food production, they play a critical role …
The Wildest Reality Show in Alaska Is Fat Bear Week
Fat Bear Week, hosted by Katmai National Park in Alaska, draws bated breath from viewers every year. It’s an annual online tournament where people vote to crown the bear that’s …
8 Mind-Boggling Facts About the Octopus
Did you know octopuses are highly intelligent animals with the ability to problem-solve complex puzzles – and even change color? They have three hearts and blue blood, helping them survive …
Behold the World’s Smallest Monkey: The Pygmy Marmoset
From their adorable facial expressions to their remarkable social skills, you’ll fall in love with pygmy marmosets.
National Treasure: The Giant Panda Steals Hearts (and Bamboo) at the National Zoo
Known for their distinctive black-and-white fur, giant pandas are one of the most recognizable and beloved creatures in the world.
5 Record-Breaking Bird Migrations
Birds: nature’s ultimate travelers, undertaking jaw-dropping migrations that push the boundaries of endurance, speed and altitude.
Manufacturing of bitumen-lined water bottles
Manufacturing of bitumen-lined water bottles in the traditional method of Native Californian Indians. Credit: Nicholas Radtkey, UC Davis & Sabrina Sholts
From its unique appearance to its habitat and behavior, here’s everything you need to know about this mysterious deep-sea creature. Dive into the world of the blobfish and discover why …
When it comes to bird calls, every chirp, trill, and warble tells a story. From eerie screeches to melodic tunes, these distinctive sounds from nature are sure to surprise you.
10 Fascinating Facts About Owls
From their jaw-dropping hunting abilities to their unique physicality, owls are truly captivating creatures. Join us as we delve into the world of these mysterious birds of prey.
Jellyfish, the wobbly wonders of the ocean, often astound with their unique shapes, sizes, and stings. Learn more about these marine marvels as we dive deeper into the underwater world. …
10 Enchanting Butterfly Facts Revealed!
Discover astonishing butterfly facts and delight in learning about the superlatives of butterflies, from the largest to the smallest to the fastest. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an avid butterfly …
Cat Mummies Were a Big Thing in Ancient Egypt
Archaelogists uncover what appear to be cat mummies–a common practice around the Ptolemaic period. But an x-ray scan reveals a surprise: the mummies are just bandages. So what happened?
Regular dust bathing removes pest and parasites and keeps the wild bird’s iridescent feathers in top condition. (Credit: Carla Rhodes)
Watch Humpback Whales Fish With Bubble Nets
Courtesy of GoPro
Sea Star Storytime with Chris Mah
Chris Mah, researcher at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in the invertebrate zoology department, describes the characteristics of different sea star species observed on the final dive …
Transporting a Live Elephant Is Exactly as Difficult as You Would Imagine
The team at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy needs to transport Kinani, a blind male elephant, to a 4,000-acre compound where he’ll be able to roam freely without disturbing other wildlife. …
One of the Strangest, Stealthiest Turtles You’ve Ever Seen
A mata mata turtle can go 15 minutes between breaths—it’s another one of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s many unique animals. Join the Zoo’s experts for an inside look at some …
Saving a Nest of Baby Rabbits Mauled by a Dog
After a dog digs up a rabbit’s nest and leaves a litter exposed, the team at the Toronto Wildlife Center must rehabilitate the malnourished babies before they can be released …
Yearlong Migration of the Kirtland’s Warbler
Credit: Nathan Cooper
New Hermit Crab Species Pylopaguropsis mollymullerae
This is video of the new hermit crab species Pylopaguropsis mollymullerae taken by Ellen Muller at dive site ‘Something Special’, southern Caribbean. Credit: Rafael Lemaitre and Ellen Muller
Why Should Humans Care About Biodiversity Loss?
Humans don’t just impact the interconnected web of life—we depend on it.
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany / A German wasp (vespula germanica) awakening / Light Microscopy / 30x
Zebrafish Embryo - Dr. Philipp Keller and Raghav K. Chhetrii
Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute / Ashburn, Virginia, USA / Spatially isotropic whole-animal functional imaging of a behaving Drosophila larva labeled with a calcium indicator / Custom-built IsoView …
These Gentle Giants Would Rather Be Left Alone
Historically feared by humans, brown bears were once aggressively hunted in the contiguous U.S. Because of this, 95% of these majestic creatures live in Alaska.
An Electric Eel Shocks a Fake Human Arm
Credit: Ken Catania, PNAS, 2016
An Electric Eel’s Defensive Response
Credit: Ken Catania, PNAS, 2016
E.O. Wilson discusses his new book, “Half-Earth,” and his recent and thought-provoking proposal to devote half the surface of the Earth to nature. The livestream video features E.O. Wilson and …
Images collected by Professor Terry Hughes, Director ARC Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. James Cook University
Slowed-down recordings from a lab experiment show two snake species striking at a test glove. (Video clips courtesy of David Penning)
Ancient Lizards Revealed in 3D Scans
A short movie explores 3D scans of some of the mid-Cretaceous lizards found trapped in amber. (courtesy of Daza et al., Science Advances)
Page 1 of 7