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 back into the wild.

Saving a Nest of Baby Rabbits Mauled by a Dog (4:40)

When photographer Sally Eagle filmed a jaguar stalking a caiman in the Panantal of Brazil, she became a witness to nature in its purest form. Her award-winning video from the Nature's Best Photography competition captures an apex predator in the moment of a lifetime.

Jaguar vs. Caiman (2:17)

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. Weighing in at nearly eight tons, it'll take careful maneuvering and custom equipment to bring the animal to his new sanctuary.

Transporting a Live Elephant Is Exactly as Difficult as You Would Imagine (5:14)

In 1788, a British mariner passed by the majestic, snow-covered mountains of northwest Washington - the peaks seemed the perfect dwelling place for Greek gods, so he named them the Olympic Mountains.

How the Olympic Mountains Got Their Name (1:42)

A rock rat is hiding from his predator, a honey badger, in the midst of a Namibian sweet thorn tree. But he doesn't count on his opponent's determination to get lunch, even at the price of a few cuts.

A Honey Badger Barrels Through a Sharp Thorn Tree for Lunch (2:37)

The path of the North Rail Express from Norway to Sweden is a challenging one: starting at sea level, the train will have to climb 25 miles up into the mountains, weighed down with a heavy cargo of fresh fish.

This Train Hauls Fish Up a Mountain for a Living (3:26)

The path of the North Rail Express from Norway to Sweden is a challenging one: starting at sea level, the train will have to climb 25 miles up into the mountains, weighed down with a heavy cargo of fresh fish.

This Train Hauls Fish Up a Mountain for a Living (3:26)

On March 7, 2007, Garuda Flight 200 was preparing to land. An Air Force security officer on board immediately sensed a problem: The plane was both too high and too fast, this close to the runway.

How to Tell If You're in for a Bumpy Plane Landing (4:02)

To make the lightest possible sports car, Alfa Romeo knows it needs to build key components using carbon fiber. But it's a complicated and extremely time-consuming process.

Why Building a Carbon Fiber Car Is So Labor-Intensive (2:38)

In 1788, a British mariner passed by the majestic, snow-covered mountains of northwest Washington - the peaks seemed the perfect dwelling place for Greek gods, so he named them the Olympic Mountains.

How the Olympic Mountains Got Their Name (1:42)

The Namibian town of Swakopmund is a top tourist draw for desert lovers. Popular activities include quad-biking and sandboarding down its massive, steep dunes.

Yes, You Can Go Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (1:21)

While Seattle is surrounded by dramatic peaks on all sides, the relatively small Mount Si sticks out as a key location in the iconic TV series, Twin Peaks, which was filmed in the area.

Here's Why Mount Si Stands Out in TV History (2:26)

Aisholpan Nurgaiv is a Kazakh girl trained by her father from childhood to be an eagle huntress and is the star of the award-winning documentary "The Eagle Huntress." Her bravery and accomplishments have inspired many.

Meet the Nomad Girl Who Hunts With a Golden Eagle (1:02)

Chicago has always been a hotbed of musical talent: whether it be Muddy Waters who moved there in 1943, or Kanye West who spent his childhood years in the Windy City.

Which Famous Music Icons Lived in These Chicago Homes? (1:34)

Fisherman Andy Coetzee is holding onto his fishing line for dear life, as a monstrous tug threatens to drag him into the ocean. From the size and strength of his catch, he's certain it's a giant dogtooth.

This Is How Hard It Is to Catch a 40-lb. Dogtooth With a Reel (3:34)

In 1788, a British mariner passed by the majestic, snow-covered mountains of northwest Washington - the peaks seemed the perfect dwelling place for Greek gods, so he named them the Olympic Mountains.

How the Olympic Mountains Got Their Name (1:42)

On September 8th, 1974, famous daredevil Evel Knievel climbed into a steam-powered rocket and attempted to blast across Idaho's Snake River Canyon.

Evel Knievel's Famous Snake River Canyon Jump (2:35)

In 1861, Mexico refused to pay back the sizable debt it owed to countries like France. It was a decision that would prompt France, under Napoleon III, to launch a full-scale invasion.

This Is Why France Invaded Mexico (4:02)

A rock rat is hiding from his predator, a honey badger, in the midst of a Namibian sweet thorn tree. But he doesn't count on his opponent's determination to get lunch, even at the price of a few cuts.

A Honey Badger Barrels Through a Sharp Thorn Tree for Lunch (2:37)

Today, bloodstain pattern analysis is routinely used in murder investigations - analysts draw on chemistry, mathematics and physics to determine the area of origin where an injury occurred.

These Are the Three Main Categories of Bloodstain Pattern (2:17)

UPS Airlines Flight 6 crashed into a military base 10 miles from Dubai Airport on September 3, 2010. Investigators seeking answers zero in on the plane's cargo: highly flammable lithium batteries.

Were Lithium Batteries the Cause of This Plane Crash? (3:12)

Host Eric Schulze opens the floodgates of knowledge to reveal the answer.

Ask Smithsonian: Why Does My Nose Run When It’s Cold Outside? (1:01)

Are you the kind of person who needs to know what keeps satellites from plummeting to the Earth in a big, fiery ball? Then you need to watch this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze gives us the lowdown on what-in-the-name-of-science makes those satellites stay up.

Ask Smithsonian: What Keeps Satellites From Falling Out of the Sky? (1:05)

Have you ever wondered how a simple shot can keep you from dying a horrible death? In this one-minute video, Ask Smithsonians host, Eric Schulze, unravels how vaccines boot-camp our bodies into shape, getting us ready to fight off deadly diseases.

Ask Smithsonian: How Do Vaccines Work? (1:18)

A Neurosurgeon's Remarkable Plan to Treat Stroke Victims With Stem Cells (1:44)

Meet Natalie Batalha, the Explorer Who's Searching for Planets Across the Universe (1:25)

Ava DuVernay's Visionary Filmmaking Is Reshaping Hollywood (1:38)

Mick Ebeling speaks at Smithsonian magazine's 2015 Future Is Here Festival

Communicating With Brain Signals (12:06)

Matthew Burtner speaks at Smithsonian magazine's 2015 Future Is Here Festival

Ice Cycle (10:08)

Mike Jochum speaks at Smithsonian magazine's Future Is Here Festival

Microalgae: Food Fertilizer and Fuel of the Future (20:11)