 It would take six months to travel the 48.4 million miles (77 million kilometers) to Mars.
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Videos in MandarinLearn about animals, places, and science in this video series, presented in Mandarin Chinese!
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Guinness World Records: Longest Ramp Jump Into WaterWatch Gaetan D'Herve break the world record for the longest jump into a pool on inline skates.
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Guinness World Records: Longest Frog JumpYohann Micheli is good at doing frog jumps. Is he good enough to break the world record? Watch and find out!
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Sugar Gliders: PlaytimeSugar gliders can always find plenty of things to play with!
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Super Gliders: Stolen CandyTrick-or-treating is hard work. Billy Red Beak and the Fowl Feathers try and take the easy way out by stealing candy!
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Guinness World Records: Farthest Eye SquirtBelieve it or not, you're about to see a man squirt milk out of his eye (and set a world record while doing it)!
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Sugar Gliders: HalloweenAriel and Kiki visit a haunted pumpkin patch!
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Bug ScienceGet a preview of the awesome experiment ideas you'll find in Science Fair Winners: Bug Science, a book from National Geographic.
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Super Gliders: Mecha Beak and the Techno TreesAriel and Kiki must stop Mecha Beak from transforming all the animals in the forest into robots.
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Tarantula!The largest spider in the world is on the hunt. But is it as dangerous as it seems? It depends on whom it's after. Find out why.
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Princess Natasha: Burger BustSomething's brainwashing Zoravian citizens, making them imitate whatever they see! Could Lubek be behind this?
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Sugar Gliders: JungleWatch Ariel and Kiki explore the jungle.
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Princess Natasha: Meteor!Meteors are falling on Zoravia! How will Natasha thwart evil and finish her science project over the same weekend?
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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2010Check out the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2010. It's packed with fun facts you can use to stump your friends and family!
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Princess Natasha: Cheaters, Tests, and WebcamsNatasha and her techie sidekick Oleg attempt some webcam-fueled surveillance.
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Princess Natasha: Secret WeaponNatasha's a master of debate. But can she defeat Lubek using her words?
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SKWOD: Monkey See, Monkey DieSomeone is stealing monkeys from zoos all over the world!
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SKWOD: Phoenix RisesSee how the SKWOD team met their leader, Phoenix.
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SKWOD: The Iceman ComethThe SKWOD crew is off to the North Pole to keep Gorthon away from a crashed meteorite.
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Sugar Gliders: EatingAriel and Kiki are happy when they have tasty treats to munch on!
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Sugar Gliders: FantasylandThe sugar gliders take a hot air balloon ride to Fantasyland.
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Super Gliders: Croakin' KrugKrug and his cronies are trying to suck up the swamp with a giant vacuum cleaner. How will Kiki and Ariel stop him?
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Super Gliders: Dino-Monsters Attack Sugar SummitMecha Beak's dino-monsters are about to attack Sugar Summit. Ariel and Kiki must put a stop to them!
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Terra Cotta WarriorsLouis Mazzatenta describes being the first photographer to capture an artifact being unearthed.
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Super Gliders: A Whale of a WaveMecha Beak and his crew have melted the polar ice caps. Can Kiki and Ariel keep Sugar Summit afloat?
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Sugar Gliders: CampingAriel and Kiki take to the great outdoors for a camping trip.
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Princess Natasha: From Zoravia to ZoraviaFind out how Princess Natasha became a secret agent.
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Guinness World Records: Most Cars Driving on Two WheelsWatch a team of French stunt drivers set the world record for the most cars driving simultaneously on two wheels.
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Tornadoes 101Learn how tornadoes form...and how to get out of their way.
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"New" Moon Landing VideoSee NASA's newly restored video of the first moonwalks in 1969—and find out what it took to capture it.
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Solar System 101How was our solar system formed? Join scientists as they journey into the mesmerizing mysteries of space. Hear their expert theories, then decide for yourself!
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Mama Mirabelle's Home MoviesPlay games, watch videos, color the animals, and more!
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Fireworks Over Water, Hong Kong, ChinaFireworks and their reflections light up the night sky in Hong Kong, China, in this time-lapse video.
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Toot & Puddle: Trip to the BeachEnjoy fun in the sun with Toot and Puddle.
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Volcanoes 101Both creators and destroyers, volcanoes prove that beneath its calm surface, Earth remains a living planet.
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Videos En EspañolAprende acerca de sitios fascinantes y de animales increíbles con National Geographic para Niños.
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Animal Alter EgosThe stars of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian tell NG Kids reporter Calla which animal they'd like to be.
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Lightning 101Learn about the forces that cause lightning.
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Calla, NG Kids ReporterMeet Calla Rosenfeld, our NG Kids reporter. She attended the Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian premiere and interviewed some of the stars! Check out her interviews.
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Around the Globe With Mr. LeatherbackFollow Mr. Leatherback on his travels around the world!
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COTTON. FROM BLUE TO GREEN.®Watch as cottonseed becomes a pair of jeans and then is recycled into insulation through the COTTON. FROM BLUE TO GREEN.® denim drive program.
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Toot & Puddle: Visiting Paris, FranceOver a healthful breakfast, Toot and Puddle discuss traveling to Paris.
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ButterfliesThere are thousands of brightly colored and beautiful butterfly species around the world. Watch these incredible insects transform from caterpillars to butterflies.
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Christopher ColumbusFind out about Christopher Columbus and his famous journey to the New World.
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PlantsPlants are important to the web of life. Find out why all life on Earth depends on them!
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Toot & Puddle: Ballerina DanceToot and Opal go to the ballet.
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HorsesHorses have been important to humans for thousands of years, not only for transportation but also for friendship.
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Mardi GrasNew Orleans is famous for the Mardi Gras celebrations held there. Learn how this colorful festival got started.
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Toot & Puddle: DesmondAn old friend visits Toot.
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Native AmericansNative Americans were the first people to live in North America. Learn about the varied cultures and history of the original Americans.
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Abraham LincolnLearn about the life of Abraham Lincoln, America's 16th President.
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Toot & Puddle: FriendshipWatch elephants showering Toot with thanks.
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Toot & Puddle: Downhill RaceToot learns that winning isn't everything.
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SpainAt one time, Spain was the most powerful nation in the world. Experience the history of this amazing European country.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. RememberedThanks to the efforts of a humble Baptist preacher, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the law is bound to uphold equal rights for all people across the country regardless of race, color, or creed.
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"Xtreme Iggy"Iggy accidentally invents an extreme sport and becomes a hero to visiting snow sport fans.
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"Whale of a Tale"Iggy spots a narwhal, but the other Mooseknuckle residents don't believe him. Percy the researcher does, and wants to capture it!
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"Scents and Sense-ability"Iggy (and his stuffy nose) sets out to make a one-of-a-kind perfume for Zoop's birthday. Meanwhile, Catfish Stu plans to sell his own perfume!
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"The Great Kookamunga Standoff"Iggy and Jiggers plan a harvest festival so everyone can share produce from their gardens. But will they be able to agree on a theme?
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"Petition Impossible"Iggy and Jiggers race against the clock for a petition that will stop the Kook from being paved over for a new superhighway.
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"The Fish Who Came to Dinner"When Iggy forces Catfish Stu to leave his home to protect a pair of nesting whooping cranes, Stu comes to stay at Iggy's place!
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"If Pigs Could Fly"After Iggy and Jiggers hatch an orphaned condor egg, they have to teach the baby to behave like a bird.
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IranExperience a side of Iran that you probably didn't know about.
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VietnamGet a glimpse of Vietnam's beautiful Ha Long Bay.
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"Courage Under Fur"When Crickety Ridge Bridge needs to be repaired, Zoop hypnotizes Jiggers so he can face his biggest fear—spiders!
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"Yawny Come Lately"As Mooseknuckle citizens celebrate Yawny Yumpalot day, they have an unexpected encounter with the grumpy spirit himself.
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"Big Toe's Faux Paw"Iggy and Jiggers try to prove that Catfish Stu's Big Toe Tour is a scam before the Kook is overrun by Big Toe maniacs!
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"Idle Worship"Iggy's hero, Manly Boarman, is coming to Mooseknuckle. But Manly may not be the kind of explorer that Iggy's expecting.
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"There's Something About Berries"Catfish Stu has stolen juniper bushes and replaced them with fakes! Will Iggy be able to get the real ones back?
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Chimp Outsmarts HumansWatch Ayumu the chimpanzee tap a sequence of numbers that have been hidden by white boxes. Video courtesy PRI, Kyoto University.
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Jungle IslesDiscover the secrets of animal-made islands in the rain forest on Wild Detectives.
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Fish Cleaning a HippoWatch a hippo get the royal treatment from cleaning carp.
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Spectacled Cobras HatchingThese inhabitants of India are named for their eyeglass-patterned skin. Watch baby cobras come out of their shells.
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Frilled LizardWatch a frilled lizard running with its frill fully opened. What a way to scare away predators!
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It's All RelativeInvestigate the relatives of killer whales on Wild Detectives.
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Cat SpotlightGet a closer look at our cuddly cat friends on Wild Detectives.
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ToucansGet up close and personal with the toucan's colorful beak in this video.
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GiraffesGet the facts on the majestic giraffe in this video.
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King VulturesWatch a video of king vultures. They can glide on thermals for hours.
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Lion's DenSee what Layla the lioness and her cubs are up to on Wild Detectives.
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Giant River Stingrays FoundAfter an exhaustive search, an explorer finds one of the elusive giant stingrays—perhaps the largest freshwater fish—near Bangkok, Thailand. And then it gives birth!
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Orcas GroomingEveryone enjoys a good back scratch now and then—even orcas will take a break to rub their backs on pebbles.
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Cavorting CivetWatch a civet go into a scent-marking frenzy in this video.
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Dumpster DiversCatch dumpster-diving polar bears in the act on Wild Detectives.
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Hanging Out With BatsGo under the cover of darkness to discover the secrets of bats on Wild Detectives.
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Tombs of Ancient EgyptAncient Egyptians believed in life after death. They built huge tombs (some of which still stand today) and mummified their dead.
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Crack the Blue Whale CodeDive alongside blue whales on Wild Detectives and crack their secret code!
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Leopard FrogsWatch leopard frogs leap among the leaves and dive into the water in this video.
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Clown Anemonefish and Sea AnemonesClown anemonefish live among sea anemones and use the anemones' stinging tentacles as protection.
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Dog InvestigationHang out with man's best friend on Wild Detectives.
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Machu PicchuThe ruins of Machu Picchu used to be hard to get to. But today, tourists go there by the thousands.
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NG Kids Sets a World RecordWatch as National Geographic Kids magazine sets a record for the world's longest chain of shoes!
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MeerkatsOne meerkat always serves as sentry to warn the group when a predator is approaching.
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Bactrian CamelsBactrian camels are hardy animals that dwell in the deserts of Central and East Asia.
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Mount FujiMount Fuji is Japan's tallest mountain. Watch thousands of people climb to the mountain's highest point.
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Snake CharmerMeet a detective who searches for snakes with his bare feet on Wild Detectives.
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Great Blue HeronsThe great blue heron is the most widespread heron in North America. Take flight with this beautiful bird.
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Monk SealsDiscover why monk seals in Hawaii like to go around flipping rocks on Wild Detectives.
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Acrobatic CatsInvestigate the acrobatic talents of cats on Wild Detectives.
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Gorilla RescueIn the mountains between Rwanda and Uganda, researchers try to save a young female gorilla rescued from poachers.
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Indian RailwaysHow do you get around in a country of over a billion people? Take the train! For better or for worse, it's a fascinating journey.
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Jeju Island DiversThe female divers of South Korea's Jeju Island have provided food and money for their families for centuries.
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Turtle RacesFind out how giant sea turtles cleverly avoid becoming shark bait on Wild Detectives.
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Beaver FamilyWatch beavers build a dam and stock it with food for the winter. The dam is home to a beaver family: mother, father, and kits.
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CubaCuba is a kaleidoscope of activity, imagery, smells, and sounds. Experience this unique island nation.
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Daddy LonglegsGet down to earth and take a look at the aphid-eating daddy longlegs.
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MosquitoesMosquitoes don't drink blood for their entire lives, and only females drink blood at all. Watch a video about the mosquito lifecycle.
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Bear MeetingLearn the secrets of a private bear society in Alaska on Wild Detectives.
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Bird and Butterfly SwarmsTake a look at swarms of flying creatures in this video.
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Harris HawksThese hawks live in the Sonoran Desert and work together to get their dinner.
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River CatfishZeb Hogan, an aquatic ecologist, identifies, tracks, and tries to protect the largest freshwater fish in the world. This river catfish is one of the fish that Zeb's Megafishes Project is working to protect.
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WodaabeFor the nomadic Wodaabe people, life menas always being on the move. But for one week each year, they stop to dance and strut their stuff.
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Great White Shark DetectiveMeet a detective who swims with great white sharks on Wild Detectives.
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New View on Stonehenge BurialsRadiocarbon dating of human remains indicates that Stonehenge was used as a cemetery longer than previously thought.
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China DesertDevelopment in northern China is turning millions of acres of farmland into desert.
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Devil DiseaseFeisty Tasmanian devils once thrived in Australia and Tasmania, but a contagious disease is spreading and affecting many devils.
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Gelada BaboonsAs many as 600 gelada baboons can live together in a group!
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Tropical FrogsLearn about the art of camouflage among tropical frogs on Wild Detectives.
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Angel Bees vs. Robber BeesWatch angel bees fight off robber bees to protect their store of honey.
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Thames RiverThe Thames River, which runs through London, England, is one of the most famous urban rivers in the world.
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Giant PandasPandas really know how to enjoy a meal and can eat for 14 hours a day.
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Monkey TroubleRun a gang of rambunctious monkeys out of town on Wild Detectives.
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NarwhalsNarwhals are a species of whale with a horn. Take a look at the narwhal's mysterious tusk in this video.
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Winning GeoBee QuestionsWatch Alex Trebek ask the last three questions of the 2008 National Geographic Bee.
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Aboriginal Rock ArtAncient Aboriginal people made paintings on rock walls in Australia. Take a look and see what story they were trying to tell.
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Fire AntsLearn about the secret world of fire ants on Wild Detectives.
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Canadian Rain ForestA battle between loggers and environmentalists has ended in an agreement that will save millions of acres of temperate rain forest.
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Dog DetectiveVisit a dog with a real nose for detective work on Wild Detectives.
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KrillKrill may seem tiny and insignificant, but they are important building blocks in the oceans' food web.
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Arkansas AnacondaTrek through the swamps of Arkansas with Wild Detectives to search for a giant anaconda.
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This BulbNatalie Portman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Chloe Sevigny explain how simply changing a light bulb can help reverse the effects of greenhouse gases.
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Animal OddityInvestigate an oddly-toed creature called a tapir on Wild Detectives.
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OspreyWatch an osprey parent go fishing to feed the hungry chicks waiting back at the nest.
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Sierra MadreMexico's Copper Canyon is one of the most beautiful sites in nature. Learn what the Mexican government and others are doing to protect this place.
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Walrus MomWalrus mothers take good care of their cubs, even taking time to snuggle with their youngsters.
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Howler MonkeysTalk about noisy neighbors! Howler monkeys are considered to be among the Earth's loudest animals.
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MesopotamiaAncient Mesopotamia left a legacy of law, literature, and engineering. See a video history of this remarkable civilization.
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Narwhal ToothLearn the truth behind a mystical creature that lives under the Arctic ice on Wild Detectives.
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OctopusesExplore the many types of octopuses on Wild Detectives.
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Rome's Ancient NeighborhoodPeople who live in Rome's Trastevere neighborhood consider themselves "true Romans." Learn how they are adjusting to the modern world.
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Water-Holding FrogThis Australian frog can hold water for two years, long enough to live through most droughts.
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Humpback WhalesWatch humpback whales work together to catch their lunches off the coast of Alaska. Get a whale's-eye view with the help of a Crittercam!
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Turkish GermanyTurks who live in Germany try and maintain their culture and traditions as best they can.
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Bag the BagPaper or Plastic? Edward Norton describes a simple, easy step everyone can take to help clean up the environment.
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Baby Loggerhead TurtlesThe young turtles must make a run to the water and hide to protect themselves from predators.
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Kenya's FlamingosSee what happens when a swarm of flamingos pushes Kenya's Lake Bogoria to the breaking point.
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Whale of a LeapWhat's causing killer whales to jump out of the water? Find out on Wild Detectives.
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Alligator HatchlingsWatch an alligator mother defending her hatchlings.
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Dolphin AnticsSpy on clever dolphins with Wild Detectives.
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Snow MonkeysTrack a group of monkeys that moved to the Texas desert on Wild Detectives.
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Saving Koala HabitatAs trees have been cleared to make room for houses, koalas have lost their habitat. The Australian Koala Foundation is working to save what is left.
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Bighorn Sheep CompetitionWatch bighorn sheep go head-to-head.
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ConnorcamThe inventor of Crittercam tests his camera out on his son on Wild Detectives.
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Lesser RheasLesser rhea dads are doting parents who look after the young.
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Night VisionWild Detectives uses special cameras to see how owls see in the dark.
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Dung BeetlesThese beetles are good planetary citizens and clean up what animals leave behind.
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HogzillaWild Detectives investigates the legend of the giant pig monster named Hogzilla.
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Acorn StashDiscover why woodpeckers are hiding thousands of acorns on Wild Detectives.
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California CondorScientists are trying to save the California condor from extinction.
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Eavesdrop on ElephantsListen to the long-distance calls of elephants on Wild Detectives.
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Clouded LeopardsCatch a glimpse of the rare clouded leopard in this video.
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Rook MayhemMonitor a gang of mischievous rooks during a campground invasion on Wild Detectives!
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Golden Lion TamarinsThese tiny, delicate animals live in the rain forest and are endangered.
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Sita the TigerGet a glimpse of Sita the tiger with her cubs on Wild Detectives.
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MolasThese are the largest of the bony fish and are a favorite snack of sea lions.
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Otter MadnessMeet a man whose roommates are a pair of river otters on Wild Detectives.
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TadpolesWatch eggs develop into tadpoles. See them take their first swim!
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KinkajousThis raccoon relative lives in the rain forest canopy, eating fruit and nectar.
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Octo-ThiefCatch a crab-snatching octopus red-handed on Wild Detectives.
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Chimp ToolsWatch chimps using tools to crack open nuts and catch termites.
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Ferocious Fire AntsFire ants can be very aggressive about building their colonies. They will even kidnap larvae from other fire ant nests!
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Night OwlsLearn about owls, nocturnal birds of prey, on Wild Detectives.
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Monitor LizardsGet an eyeful of a reptilian wrestling match in this video.
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Puff's MomHelp Puff, a tiny seal pup, find her mother on Wild Detectives.
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BullfrogsBullfrogs don't only snack on flies—they'll eat almost anything that will fit in their mouths!
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Caught on CameraSee what happens in pitch-black caves, using cool thermal cameras on Wild Detectives.
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Plumed WormWatch a plumed worm building a tube to live in and "decorating" it with sea lettuce!
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Rio the ParrotWild Detectives solves the mystery of why Rio the parrot has a change of heart.
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Bear BanditsFind out why black bears are being accused of stealing human food.
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MacawsWatch majestic macaws soar over the rain forest.
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Meerkat CallsCrack the secret code of meerkats.
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Crow InvasionConduct surveillance on a town invaded by a huge flock of crows.
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Acacia AntsThese ants have a symbiotic relationship with the acacia tree and offer the tree protection in return for food.
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Land CrabNot all crabs live in the water, even if they breathe with gills instead of lungs. Watch a land crab wet its whistle in this video.
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LovebirdsLovebirds raise their young in tree hollows. Watch colorful lovebirds go house hunting in this video.
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Jumping SpiderWatch how stealthy jumping spiders can catch insects without using a web.
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Snail ZombiesOne parasite can turn an average garden snail into a "snail zombie!"
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Monarch ButterfliesMonarch butterflies fly from Canada to Mexico each year.
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Leafcutter AntsLeafcutter ants can slice and carry huge pieces of leaves! Watch ants at work in this video.
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Pygmy SeahorsesTake a peek at the tiny pygmy seahorses, which only live on gorgonian coral.
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Interview with Cameron DiazCameron Diaz, star of Shrek the Third, talks about protecting the environment.
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Fish SymbiosisWhen you're a little fish in a big ocean, it helps to have a partner. Watch how tiger groupers and cleaner gobies work together.
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HummingbirdsHummingbirds are tiny and fast—so fast that it's hard to get a good look at them! Get up close and personal with these amazing birds in this video.
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Hippos Licking CrocsSee hippos cozying up to crocodiles in this video.
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Walrus WorkoutCatch Seahook the walrus getting a workout in this video. Video by Shea Johnson, SeaWorld San Diego.
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Baby ChameleonsWatch how instinct guides chameleon hatchlings to their first meal.
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Hairy Sea CucumberWatch an undersea show of a hairy sea cucumber's dancing feet in this video.
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Riflebird DanceSome birds perform elaborate dances to attract mates. Check out a riflebird recital in this video.
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Pink River DolphinsBoto, also called pink river dolphins, are freshwater dolphins that live in the Amazon River. Check out these river-dwellers in this video.
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Mountain GoatsMountain goats can live high in the mountains. Learn more about these rock-hoppers in this video.
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Sea Eagles WhirlingSea eagles have a pretty amazing way of fighting off intruders! Watch them whirl in this video.
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PlayPumpsWatch kids spin on a merry-go-round called PlayPump, an invention that provides clean water to African villages without plumbing.
Video courtesy One Water.
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Hunt and PeckOstriches are large, flightless birds that spend their days pecking for food in the savannas of Africa.
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Multicolored MolluskNudibranchs are snails without shells that get their wild colors, and sometimes poison, from the foods they eat.
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Night FlierSugar gliders are small, nocturnal marsupials that have "wings" to glide from tree to tree.
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Rock StarsYellow-footed rock wallabies live in the harsh Australian outback, where getting a drink of water can be an adventure.
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Slippery SnackPufferfish can blow up like beach balls to make it hard for predators to eat them. Watch a hungry river otter try his luck in this video.
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Snake FakesSome snakes go to great lengths to fool predators into thinking they're dangerous. Check out a few false fronts in this video.
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Tuft GuyThis bird is named for the tuft of feathers on its head that look like horns. Whooo is it? The great horned owl!
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Wild BillIt's got a beak and webbed feet, and it lays eggs. Must be a bird, right? Think again! Check out the peculiar platypus in this video.
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Attack From BelowAn unsuspecting egret stumbles across a cyanea octopus, who manages to squirt a jet of water at it from under the surface!
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Prime Time PrayerThe praying mantis gets its name from the way it holds its forearms. Pull up a pew, and watch this praying mantis video.
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Beauty QueenThe queen angelfish wears a spot on her forehead that looks like a crown. Meet Her Highness in this underwater video.
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Escar-gullThese seagulls love to eat snails, but how do they get inside that shell? Watch this video and find out.
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Freaky BeakThe shoebill stork has a huge honker, perfect for catching its favorite meal: lungfish. Get a snootful of this bizarre bird in this video.
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Jumping JacksSee jackrabbits bounding around their native desert habitat, playing chase, and even eating cactuses!
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Nose JobThe Baird's tapir has a nose like an elephant's and the body of a pig. Learn more about this herbivorous oddball in this video.
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Tall TailSpider monkeys move through the trees on "all fives"—they use their tails like an extra arm! Get a grip in this video.
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Flair ApparentPeacocks have amazing tails! Watch these birds show off their fantastic feathers.
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Insecti-rideThe harlequin beetle’s intricately patterned shell is not only nice to look at, it’s a great place to catch a ride!
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Komodo KidsThe Denver Zoo is successfully hatching baby Komodo dragons! Take a look at these babies before they turn into giants.
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Tad PadStrawberry poison dart frog mothers take good care of their tadpoles. Each baby even gets its own "room!"
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Balloon-Popping Dog!Watch a Jack Russell terrier pop her top over a bunch of balloons.
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Two GeckosThese two different types of geckos are found on the island of Madagascar.
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Water BalletThick-billed murres are clumsy in the air, but incredibly graceful underwater. Watch these deep-diving birds fly under the waves and then soar back to the surface.
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Water WalkersThe basilisk lizard can actually run across water. That's what gives it its nickname—the Jesus Christ lizard.
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Wet 'n' WildJapanese macaques, or snow monkeys, are native to Japan. Then why is this group in Texas? Watch these macaques cool off by playing in the water.
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Wild ElephantsAll babies like to play. Watch these silly little elephants find ways to have fun!
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Caracara CutupsCaracaras, also called Johnny rooks, love to cause trouble. Watch a group of these birds make a mess of a film crew's camp!
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Carrier CrabIf you think your backpack's bulky, be glad you're not a carrier crab! Watch how these crustaceans pick up anything they can to use as defense—even another animal!
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Cichlid DefenseHave you ever heard of a fish fighting a turtle? Watch these cichlid (SICK-lid) parents keep a hungry terrapin away from their eggs!
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Clean CrittersHumans take a lot of baths, but they're not the only ones who practice personal hygiene. Watch these animals get their groom on.
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Dolphin DinnerDusky dolphins know that it's easier to catch dinner if your friends help you. Watch these dolphins cooperate to earn a fishy feast!
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Duck PondWood duck babies are born in trees. Watch these newborns make the big jump from the tree to the pond below.
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Egg-cellent IdeaJackals may not be able to figure out how to get at the delicious ostrich egg, but the Egyptian vulture has a surprising solution: use a tool!
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Fainting GoatsSee goats that faint when surprised!
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Farley the Red PandaMeet Farley, a young red panda.
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Fishing ChampionWatch a bat go fishing.
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Fishing TripGrizzly cubs learn by watching their mother. See this mama bear give her cubs a fishing lesson.
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Fishy DisguisesTake a look at some fish camouflage.
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Foxy Fruit BatsThis animal may resemble a fox, but it's really a bat.
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High and DryThe mudskipper is the only fish to spend most of its time on land instead of in the water! Watch this video to catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures.
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In the DarkSee two kinds of blind cave creatures.
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Jammin' JelliesThese jellyfish are squishy and boneless, and none of them have brains.
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King of the Jungle?Watch lions steering clear of a porcupine.
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Leapin' LizardsYou may have heard of a flying squirrel, but what about a flying snake? Watch a snake and a lizard "fly" through the trees.
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Lobster TrailThese lobsters form underwater conga lines to travel. Watch them move across the ocean floor.
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Lunch TideLow tide means time to eat! See sand bubbler crabs and soldier crabs sweep the beach for food before high tide sweeps them away.
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Monkeying AroundWatch a baby chimp at play.
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Ocean FairiesZooplankton are like nothing you've ever seen. Get a close-up look at some delicate and fairy-like creatures.
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Ocelot HuntOcelots are most active during the night. Watch this medium-sized wild cat stalk a family of pacas.
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Plated PangolinPangolins are mammals that are covered in scales, making them look like knights in armor—or little tanks! Watch this odd-looking creature forage for food.
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Rare BreedThe mysterious okapi wasn't discovered until the 20th century! Watch this video to see this rare relative of the giraffe.
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Sidewinding SnakeThe Peringuey's adder lives in the hot, dry Namib desert. See how it travels across the burning sand and captures food.
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Speech BubblesThese herrings have a pretty crazy way of talking to each other. They communicate with gas!
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Storage SolutionSome woodpeckers store acorns by tapping them into holes they've made in trees. Watch these woodpeckers add to their hoard.
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Tight SqueezeHow would you like to be born inside of an acorn ... and then have to squeeze out of it? Watch a video of an acorn weevil coming out of his "shell."
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Tiny GiantWatch a giant elephant shrew and her baby.
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Trapeze Artists"Want to go brachiating (BRAKE-ee-ate-ing)?" Watch these gibbons demonstrate what this word means.
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Bat-Eared FoxesWhat big ears you have! Watch a video of desert-dwelling bat-eared foxes in Africa's Kalahari Desert.
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Big DipperYou've seen birds fly through the air, but how about through water? Watch this dipper bird dive deep to catch food on a river bottom.
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