Nature Highlights

Learn about the Wildlife of Harran Island of the Queensland Coast.

In Colombia, the poor build with bamboo while the better off build with cement. As a result of the earthquake in January 1999, vast areas of middle class housing collapsed, but the bamboo houses remained standing. Yet despite bamboo’s proven resilience to earthquakes, it still lacks credibility as a building material.

Learn about the Australian Outback's unique characteristics.

Watch kid scientist Enzo as he unravels the mystery of the world's largest rodent species the capybara.

Learn about the variety of parrots that inhabit the tropical parts of Australia.

Sea dragons are one of the most popular species at Birch Aquarium. We have weedy and leafy sea dragons. Both of these animals are native to the Southern Coast of Australia. These are fascinating animals that have leaf-like appendages and spectacular colors.

Learn about the Serengeti wildlife and food chain ecosystem.

The primate world contains some pretty odd specimens, but perhaps none more strange-looking than the proboscis monkeys. In this video you will learn some fun facts about proboscis monkeys.

In this video series, Scott Konger of Tarpon Springs Aquarium talks about the risks of a shark attack.

Though watermelon is a popular summertime snack in America, it is African in origin and is first mentioned in the records of Egypt. Watch to Learn more about this tasty fruit.

Chimpanzees are intriguing animals, not least of all because they are genetically and behaviorally similar to people. Watch this video to learn 5 unusual facts about chimpanzees.

Learn about the Penguin types of the southern hemisphere.

One of the most amazing desert mammals in the world is the camel. Watch this video to learn facts about camels.000a

Learn ten interesting facts about the Barn Owls, like their unique faces, their ability to fly without making any noise and their preferred diet.