Let’s talk about sex. Beetle sex.
23 Nov 2021

Let’s talk about sex. Beetle sex.

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The sex life of the British burying beetle is really pretty disgusting, and Dr Megan Head gets to study it for a living. Find out how this scientist is learning about how animals respond to climate change by studying the … Continued
Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate
17 Nov 2021

Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate

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Rubbing against the sharks’ sandpaper-like skin might remove parasites and skin irritants for bold fish. Learn about this dangerous relationship observed between sharks and fish in this resource for Year 3, 4 and 6 Biology students learning about features of … Continued
Recovery Team: Saving Species
14 Sep 2021

Recovery Team: Saving Species

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Go on an adventure with two of the nation’s leading ecologists as they venture into the Australian outback to save some of the world’s rarest and most unique creatures. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film … Continued
Seven Worlds, One Planet – South America
8 Sep 2021

Seven Worlds, One Planet – South America

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From the bone-dry deserts of the Atacama, where penguins weave their way through a minefield of snapping sea lions, to the lush cloud forests of the Andes, where Andean bears scale 30-metre trees in search of elusive fruits, South America … Continued
The Caretakers
6 Sep 2021

The Caretakers

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A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small yet mighty creatures who keep the world turning – beetles. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature … Continued
The Buds
2 Sep 2021

The Buds

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The Buds is the product of many hours spent in the botanical gardens of Geneva and many hours spent with the trumpet vine. It’s about intrigue and perhaps the inextricable connectedness of everything and everyone. This film was submitted to … Continued
Predator and Prey
11 Jun 2021

Predator and Prey

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Who eats whom in Antarctica? Learn about the predator and prey relationships in the Antarctic. This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning how living things depend on each other. It covers the relationships between … Continued
Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change
15 Mar 2021

Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change

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Researchers have found that a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads of soil a year, helping tackle climate change. Learn about the work of the amazing echidna in this resource for Year 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 Earth … Continued
Humans have dogs, fish have shrimp
5 Feb 2021

Humans have dogs, fish have shrimp

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We found algae-farming fish that domesticate tiny shrimp to help run their farms. This fascinating article is best suited to Year 4 and 6 Biology students who are learning about co-dependent ecosystems and considering how species rely upon each other. … Continued
A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino
3 Dec 2020

A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino

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New tracking technology is helping fight poaching in Namibia. This article highlights the important role that technology plays in the conservation of species. It is best suited for Year 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 Biology students as well as … Continued