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Canadian Museum of Nature What sharp teeth you have!
A look at hyenas, bears and the ancient sabre-toothed cat, Smilodon. Blade-like, scissor-like — the shape of the teeth determines how well an animal can exploit different types of food. For mammal researchers, teeth are the windows into the biology of the animal.
- 2020
- 00:02:13
- 9-12
- Added on: 08/03/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature Mammoth vs. Mastodons
Both mastodons and mammoths were huge, elephant-like beasts that lived in the last ice age. Do you know how to tell them apart? Learn how from the fossil collection curator at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
- 2014
- 00:02:26
- 9-12
- Added on: 08/03/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature Judith: New dinosaur species with an interesting story
Meet Judith — a new species of horned dinosaur nicknamed for the Judith River Formation in Montana, United States, where it was discovered. Judith was scientifically described and named Spiclypeus shipporum by museum palaeontologist Jordan Mallon.
- 2016
- 00:02:42
- 9-12
- Added on: 08/03/2020
The Nature of Things Listening to Orcas
Since the 1960s, our knowledge of orcas has evolved. This whale species once feared as apex predators and “killers of the deep” are now seen as extraordinarily intelligent, emotional, and social animals. In this documentary from The Nature of Things, marine biologist Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki meets up with some of the scientists who have transformed our awareness of orcas.
- 2020
- 00:44:09
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/17/2020
The Nature of Things First Animals
For most of its existence, planet Earth has been a brutal, inhospitable, toxic nightmare, until a half billion years ago when – KABOOM! – life suddenly appeared. First Animals takes you back to the Cambrian Explosion through newly-discovered fossils that tell us more about our own origins. Renowned evolutionary biologist Maydianne Andrade is our guide, showing us how complex – and ...
- 2019
- 00:44:09
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/17/2020
The Nature of Things Be Afraid: The Science of Fear
Why do some people seek out terrifying experiences while others avoid fear at all costs? Why does fear spur some to fight and leave others frozen? Although the emotion of fear is as old as life itself, scientists are asking new questions and getting new answers about how our brains process it.
- 2019
- 00:44:10
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/15/2020
The Nature of Things She Walks With Apes
This is the epic story of three women who embarked on lifelong journeys to study and protect humanity’s closest living relatives: the great apes. Jane Goodall, who left England to live with the chimpanzees of Tanzania and became one of the most famous scientists of our time; American Dian Fossey, who championed the mountain gorillas of Rwanda and, though she ...
- 2019
- 01:28:30
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/13/2020
CBC News Explainer: What's missing when we talk while wearing protective masks?
CBC News asked two experts what's lost from the human experience when one of our biggest tools of communication is eclipsed and muffled by cloth.
- 2020
- 00:05:38
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/07/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature The Passenger Pigeon: A story of modern extinction
On September 1, 1914, the extinction of the passenger pigeon became official when the last of its species (a bird named Martha) died. Hear the story of how billions of birds became zero. Get a glimpse of a special exhibition in honour of the ill-fated passenger pigeon. See irreplaceable specimens from the Canadian Museum of Nature collection.
- 2014
- 00:03:08
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/23/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature Native mussels fight back
Find out how some native mussels are hanging on... despite the dire threat by invasive zebra mussels. Mussel expert André Martel takes us to the Rideau River in Smith Falls, Ontario.
- 2016
- 00:03:14
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/23/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature Searching for lichens in Nova Scotia
Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia is rich in lichen biodiversity. Tag along with lichenologist Troy McMullin as he finds an assortment of these miniscule marvels that are new to this park. See impressive close-up photos of the lichens as well.
- 2017
- 00:02:07
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/23/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada: Frozen DNA
Learn about the National Biodiversity Cryobank of Canada. This new facility to support the study of species diversity is the first of its kind in Canada with a national mandate. It preserves frozen animal and plant tissues as well as associated genetic material.
- 2018
- 00:02:39
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/23/2020
The National How the pandemic is impacting conservation efforts
The COVID-19 pandemic could become a pivotal moment in conservation efforts for species at risk from Asia to Africa. And some of the changes were sparked by COVID-19’s links to the wildlife trade.
- 2020
- 00:05:59
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/17/2020
The National Climate change, ticks and the moose population
With warmer winters bringing less snow cover, scientists are studying how winter ticks are thriving and the impact that could have on the moose population.
- 2020
- 00:03:28
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/26/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Abandoned Home
While out on a walk, Scout notices an abandoned home in the woods. But why would anyone abandon such a cozy home? As Scout and the Gumboot Kids work on this mystery, they soon discover that homes come in many shapes and sizes.
- 2017
- 00:05:22
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/25/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Spotted Jelly
When we take time to explore in the woods or fields, sometimes we make exciting discoveries! Have you every seen something in nature that was completely new to you? Something that you had never seen before? This happened to the Gumboot kids as they solved The Case of The Spotted Jelly.
- 2017
- 00:05:19
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/25/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Pebble Eaters
Nature is full of surprises! The more time we spend in nature, the more hidden secrets are uncovered. Sometimes you might think that a plant or animal behaves a certain way and then as you take time to explore and observe them, they can reveal so many new and surprising things about themselves. This was the case for Scout & ...
- 2017
- 00:05:25
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/24/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Buried Treasure
After a winter of cold and snow, it’s wonderful to see the plants waking up from their long sleep. Every day they grow a little more just like you! Each new plant is a natural marvel and a real treasure. Let’s join Scout & the Gumboot Kids as they solve The Case of The Buried Treasure.
- 2017
- 00:05:24
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/24/2020
Babies: Their Wonderful World Becoming Independent
The final episode investigates the latest research into how we become independent. The show looks at the huge transition babies make as they learn to crawl. New research suggests that crawling triggers a new understanding about the world and its hazards. Professor Elisabeth Hill tests newly crawling babies with a visual cliff – an optical illusion made of perspex that ...
- 2018
- 00:50:05
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/10/2020
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Babies: Their Wonderful World Becoming Social
Episode two looks at the latest research into how we build social relationships. The team set up a series of experiments about how babies become social and learn to relate to the people around them. Starting with a fundamental question – how do we make our very earliest connections with others? Do we have to learn or are we programmed ...
- 2018
- 00:50:13
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/09/2020
Access to this content is reserved to BBC Channel subscribers.
Babies: Their Wonderful World Becoming You
Episode one investigates the latest research into what makes us individuals. It begins with an experiment that looks at temperament. Scientists think that personality is shaped by our basic temperament; how we react to situations. In the lab, Dr Emily Jones finds out if it is possible to spot a baby's temperament at just six months old. She identifies three ...
- 2018
- 00:50:08
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/09/2020
Access to this content is reserved to BBC Channel subscribers.
Canadian Museum of Nature Jennifer Doubt on careers in botany
Canadian Museum of Nature Curator of Botany Jennifer Doubt shares her thoughts on careers in botany.
- 2014
- 00:02:24
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/10/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature Biologist Jacqueline Madill shares her passion for studying aquatic life
Jacqueline Madill has more than 40 years’ experience as a biologist and is passionate about her work studying aquatic life. She shared her journey as a scientist at a presentation for “Ignite”, a fast format for sharing stories.
- 2018
- 00:06:36
- 15-17
- Added on: 02/10/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature Santa’s (female) reindeer
Find out more about reindeer, a holiday icon. We all know about Santa’s reindeer, but science tells us that the animals that drive Santa’s amazing journey on Christmas Eve are in fact all female – antlers and all!
- 2014
- 00:01:51
- 9-12
- Added on: 02/10/2020
Canadian Museum of Nature Danielle Fraser, paleontologist studying early mammals
Danielle Fraser is starting her career as a scientist. As a child she loved horses and nature, and as she moved along in her studies she got interested in studying fossils and mammal evolution.
- 2018
- 00:01:22
- 13-14
- Added on: 02/10/2020
