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This Set of 3 video Includes:
Galapagos - Beyond Darwin
&"Galapagos is Mecca for a biologist...the age of discovery is never over!&" - Galapagos scientist
What Charles Darwin encountered on the Galapagos in 1835 inspired his boldest theories of evolution - but there was a whole world Darwin never saw.In this program, a team of scientists returns to these isolated islands to capture and study examples of the deep sea life that live around them - many never before seen by human eyes, using instruments Darwin could have only imagined.
Top-notch underwater photography reveals schools of jeweled fish move over craggy, almost lunar seascapes, jellies perform fragile ballet, and volcanic forces reforming the land above. Grades 6-12. (51:24).
Crocodiles
You think you know all you need to know about Crocs? That's what we thought too - but this video proves theres more than just big mouths and nasty teeth when it comes to these not so cold-blooded predators.This ultimate guide explains crocodilian form and function, habitat and behavior, and the differences between crocodiles and alligators. Exquisite nature photography gets right in the water with them, providing dramatic up-close looks at how they live and hunt.
Explores their unique style of locomotion, how they evolved, what makes them good mothers, and why crocs were &"eco-friendly&" long before it became fashionable. Also delves into the mystery of the crocodile's heart - the most advanced in the animal kingdom. Grades 6-12. (25:51).
Snakes
Part of the skin-crawling triumverent that includes rats and insects, this program brings together images from around the world to create an ultimate guide to the structure, behavior, and habitats of snakes. It also seeks to promote a better understanding of these unfairly demonized creatures.Covers snake evolution and explains the mechanics that allow a snake to devour an animal larger than its own mouth, how
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