In the evolutionary arms race between predator and prey, mammals have mostly gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to body armor.

There are, of course, a few exceptions to this rule... And that makes these super-healing...

Welcome back to Bizarre Beasts: Season Zero, where we are remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers. This episode, Prehensile-tailed porcupines! Meet Kemosabe, the critter that helped inspire...

Naked mole-rats are not keeping their weirdness on the inside. And all their superficial strangeness—the distinctive look, the complex underground society, even the strategic poop-eating—is just the tip of the weird iceberg.

Howcast - Rats have strong teeth that can chew through wood, cinder blocks, and copper. Rid your home of rats while ensuring the safety of your pets and children.

It's not as easy as it seems.

Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent.

Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent.

In this video, we explore the fascinating characteristics of owls. From their ability to turn their heads 135° in either direction to their unique eye structure and exceptional hearing, owls are truly remarkable creatures. Their stealthy...

This video provides information about some of the largest rodents in existence, including the capybara, beaver, groundhog, and squirrel. It highlights their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. Whether...

In this video, the teacher discusses various types of rodents, their characteristics, habitats, and ecological roles. The video also clarifies misconceptions about otters and other animals being rodents. It provides interesting facts...

Video 2 of the Echolocation Unit. This segment focuses on debunking common myths about bats, such as the misconception that they are flying rodents or blind creatures. Students will learn that bats are actually closely related to...

Cold plunging is…almost exactly what it sounds like: Immersing your body one way or another in super cold water. Some people do this by hopping in a tub full of ice water, some people take very cold showers, or some people dive into...

Scientists at the German University of Tribune have discovered the fossil of a giant Guinea pig, known as Fabermus pedestoni, that lived 8 million years ago in Venezuela. This massive rodent weighed around 700 kilograms, making it the...

Jessi shares What rabbits are, Where they came from, and How to care for them in captivity. Cheeks plays the part of "rabbit".

Kemosabe the prehensile tailed porcupine loves his bananas! He also wants you to know he is a rodent, because he has large ever growing incisors. He is an Animal Ambassador of Animal Wonders and If you want to support Kemosabe and his...

Get to know guinea pigs! What are they? Where do they come from? And How do you care for them as pets?



*Yes we've done this topic before, 4 years ago. The old one needed some clarifications (I didn't even mention I was feeding...

This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores the amazingness of rodents, and Adrian asks her if capybaras are the Tom Hanks of the non-human animal kingdom.

Season 2, Urban Animals part 3.

Brush turkeys frequently wander into backyards in Sydney and cause problems for people. Kamil and Kayne enlist the help of a pest expert to learn how to humanely trap and relocate the...

Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a high-tech band-aid that uses electrical stimulation to heal wounds.

In this video, we will discuss the biosynthetic pathway for human pheromones in both males and females; and discuss their implications.

In episode 18, Jordan and Charlie chat about the island rule, how spiral galaxies get their shape and the small brains in social wasps. Provided by the National Science Foundation

A press release on a recently published scientific study has been catching clicks with the headline “low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants, new research shows the impact ‘diet’ ingredients have on body weight and gut...

Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite and as a parasite, its goal is to reproduce and affect more and more hosts. The only place in the entire world that toxoplasma can find a mate and sexually reproduce is in the gut of a...

The history of rat-catching is a lot more fascinating than you might expect, but it's probably just as gross. From sewers to disease to lucrative rat-fighting businesses, rat-catching is definitely the kind of dirty and disgusting job...