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Researchers stumble upon a pod of sperm whales getting some sleep in the open ocean, and the event is caught on tape. James Williams reviews the action.
Sperm Whales Caught Napping Researchers stumble upon a pod of sperm whales getting some sleep in the open ocean, and the event is caught on tape. James Williams reviews the action. Animals 00:48 December 06, 2011 26578 -
A Washington, D.C. rooftop is now home to thousands of bees, thanks to restaurant Founding Farmers, which owns one of the nation's largest urban beehives. And while the chefs get all the honey, researchers study the bees. Martin Berman visits the ...
Cities Abuzz with Urban Beekeeping A Washington, D.C. rooftop is now home to thousands of bees, thanks to restaurant Founding Farmers, which owns one of the nation's largest urban beehives. And while the chefs get all the honey, researchers study the bees. Martin Berman visits the ... Animals 02:53 August 25, 2011 6020 -
The smell of dead sea lampreys makes live ones scatter. And it's this new finding that could pave the way to better methods of controlling the invasive fish in the Great Lakes. Jorge Ribas reports.
Sea Lampreys Flee Death Scent The smell of dead sea lampreys makes live ones scatter. And it's this new finding that could pave the way to better methods of controlling the invasive fish in the Great Lakes. Jorge Ribas reports. Animals 01:38 August 17, 2011 3637 -
Twenty-pound rodents from South America called nutria are invading coastal marshes and wetlands. And on Maryland's Eastern Shore, wildlife biologists are looking for new ways to control them. Jorge Ribas reports.
Massive Rodents Invade Wetlands Twenty-pound rodents from South America called nutria are invading coastal marshes and wetlands. And on Maryland's Eastern Shore, wildlife biologists are looking for new ways to control them. Jorge Ribas reports. Animals 03:52 August 22, 2011 2089 -
Jorge Ribas learns how wildlife specialists trap nutria, invasive rodents originally from South America that have been destroying wetlands for decades.
How To Trap Nutria Jorge Ribas learns how wildlife specialists trap nutria, invasive rodents originally from South America that have been destroying wetlands for decades. Animals 02:57 August 22, 2011 3281 -
A restaurant in Japan is serving up some very fresh sushi. The "dead" squid begins to squirm as soy sauce is poured over it, but why? Martin Berman speaks with a chemist to find out what's going on.
Dancing Zombie Squid Explained A restaurant in Japan is serving up some very fresh sushi. The "dead" squid begins to squirm as soy sauce is poured over it, but why? Martin Berman speaks with a chemist to find out what's going on. Animals 02:24 August 09, 2011 27870 -
Female polar bears and their cubs are swimming increasingly longer distances causing higher mortality rates for the young bears, a new study finds. Martin Berman reports.
Polar Bears Forced to Swim Longer Distances Female polar bears and their cubs are swimming increasingly longer distances causing higher mortality rates for the young bears, a new study finds. Martin Berman reports. Animals 01:05 July 20, 2011 3978 -
A family outing on a small river gets wild when Asian carp begin jumping out of the water by the dozens. Martin Berman talks with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission for information about these invasive carp.
Jumping Carp Attack Explained A family outing on a small river gets wild when Asian carp begin jumping out of the water by the dozens. Martin Berman talks with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission for information about these invasive carp. Animals 02:07 July 15, 2011 13542 -
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute doubles as a center for troubled cranes, and researchers hope their breeding efforts could help the massive birds avoid extinction. Jorge Ribas visits the facility.
Rare Cranes Get Second Chance The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute doubles as a center for troubled cranes, and researchers hope their breeding efforts could help the massive birds avoid extinction. Jorge Ribas visits the facility. Animals 02:31 June 16, 2011 9125 -
A gaggle of geese float down the Colorado River and onto a giant, man-made wave! Are they surfing or just trying to survive (or maybe a little bit of both)? Jorge Ribas gets the answer.
Surfing Geese Explained A gaggle of geese float down the Colorado River and onto a giant, man-made wave! Are they surfing or just trying to survive (or maybe a little bit of both)? Jorge Ribas gets the answer. Animals 02:28 June 16, 2011 19041 -
It might not be the most appealing way to find out if an animal is pregnant, but analyzing animal feces is definitely the least invasive. And at the Smithsonian Conservation Biological Institute, Jorge Ribas finds out how it's done.
Poop Smashing Stinky, Yet Revealing It might not be the most appealing way to find out if an animal is pregnant, but analyzing animal feces is definitely the least invasive. And at the Smithsonian Conservation Biological Institute, Jorge Ribas finds out how it's done. Animals 03:10 May 13, 2011 5981 -
Following in the footsteps (er, tentacles) of Caroline, meet Octavius, the new giant Pacific octopus at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Giant Pacific Octopus Returns Following in the footsteps (er, tentacles) of Caroline, meet Octavius, the new giant Pacific octopus at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Animals 02:24 April 06, 2011 14849 -
As sea ice decreases in both coverage, thickness and age, polar bears could have fewer cubs, according to new research. Jorge Ribas reports on the findings from the Arctic.
Polar Bear Cubs in Big Trouble As sea ice decreases in both coverage, thickness and age, polar bears could have fewer cubs, according to new research. Jorge Ribas reports on the findings from the Arctic. Animals 02:19 March 30, 2011 8732 -
An experiment reveals that elephants not only cooperate, but that they understand the logic behind teamwork. Jorge Ribas reports on the findings.
Elephants Show Cooperation on Test An experiment reveals that elephants not only cooperate, but that they understand the logic behind teamwork. Jorge Ribas reports on the findings. Animals 01:27 March 07, 2011 11724 -
If ducks can fly, then why can't they stand through the wind in this viral video? James Williams gets an explanation.
Ducks Blown Off Their Feet Explained If ducks can fly, then why can't they stand through the wind in this viral video? James Williams gets an explanation. Animals 01:40 December 15, 2010 18534 -
The difference between dogs and cats just widened, as scientists have found that the two animals drink liquids using entirely different methods. Dogs use a plunk and scoop method while cats delicately lap liquids with only the tip.
Cats Drink Differently Than Dogs The difference between dogs and cats just widened, as scientists have found that the two animals drink liquids using entirely different methods. Dogs use a plunk and scoop method while cats delicately lap liquids with only the tip. Animals 02:12 November 11, 2010 48575 -
Four lion cubs at the National Zoo took a swim test to find out if the animals could climb out of the moat around the lion habitat if they happen to fall in. The test is part of the zoo's larger efforts to build a lion pride.
Lion Cubs Go Swimming Four lion cubs at the National Zoo took a swim test to find out if the animals could climb out of the moat around the lion habitat if they happen to fall in. The test is part of the zoo's larger efforts to build a lion pride. Animals 02:05 November 02, 2010 25947 -
An Asian small-clawed otter needs surgery to have an almond-sized bladder stone removed. For the vets at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, that means taking all the necessary precautions to make sure everything turns out right.
Otter Surgery at the National Zoo An Asian small-clawed otter needs surgery to have an almond-sized bladder stone removed. For the vets at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, that means taking all the necessary precautions to make sure everything turns out right. Animals 02:21 October 18, 2010 3636 -
More than 200 new species of insects, amphibians and mammals were recently found in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. So how were all these animals discovered? Conservation International scientists explain their techniques.
New Species Discovered in Papua New Guinea More than 200 new species of insects, amphibians and mammals were recently found in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. So how were all these animals discovered? Conservation International scientists explain their techniques. Animals 03:24 October 06, 2010 34746 -
As cooler weather nears, Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs are quickly becoming an unwelcome houseguest. But the pest is also wreaking havoc on important crops like corn and soybean. Jorge Ribas learns about the stinky invaders.
Stink Bugs Invade Homes, Damage Crops As cooler weather nears, Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs are quickly becoming an unwelcome houseguest. But the pest is also wreaking havoc on important crops like corn and soybean. Jorge Ribas learns about the stinky invaders. Animals 03:23 October 01, 2010 9990 -
Researchers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo's new genetics lab use animal DNA to diagnose new diseases, help in conservation efforts and solve mysteries. Jorge Ribas goes inside.
Zoo's DNA Lab Cracks Cases Like CSI Researchers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo's new genetics lab use animal DNA to diagnose new diseases, help in conservation efforts and solve mysteries. Jorge Ribas goes inside. Animals 02:02 September 21, 2010 8934 -
A pair of endangered wattled cranes at the Smithsonian's National Zoo recently became parents. Jorge Ribas takes a closer look at the rare hatchling, the first ever born at the zoo. Originally filmed in March 2008.
Rare Cranes Give Birth at National Zoo A pair of endangered wattled cranes at the Smithsonian's National Zoo recently became parents. Jorge Ribas takes a closer look at the rare hatchling, the first ever born at the zoo. Originally filmed in March 2008. Animals 04:10 September 21, 2010 11589 -
Massive super-herds of walrus are being forced onto dry land because of a lack of sea ice, the World Wildlife Fund reports. New video shows an estimated 10,000 animals gathered in Point Lay, Alaska.
Ice Disappears, Walruses Head for Land Massive super-herds of walrus are being forced onto dry land because of a lack of sea ice, the World Wildlife Fund reports. New video shows an estimated 10,000 animals gathered in Point Lay, Alaska. Animals 02:24 September 17, 2010 39544 -
At more than five feet long, the Japanese Giant Salamander is one of the largest amphibians in the world. At the Smithsonian's National Zoo, biologists hope to breed the animals for the first time outside of Japan.
Japanese Giant Salamander At more than five feet long, the Japanese Giant Salamander is one of the largest amphibians in the world. At the Smithsonian's National Zoo, biologists hope to breed the animals for the first time outside of Japan. Animals 02:51 September 13, 2010 32828 -
Keeping your sea urchins calm and sedate on the way back to the lab is an important part of studying their fertility. James Williams finds out why.
Preventing Sea Urchin Orgies Keeping your sea urchins calm and sedate on the way back to the lab is an important part of studying their fertility. James Williams finds out why. Animals 03:01 September 09, 2010 7252 -
Piranha 3D unleashes the ravenous, toothy fish on unsuspecting spring breakers and moviegoers. But what are the facts behind the piranha's myth? Director Alex Aja talks to Jorge Ribas about his film's scaly star.
Piranha 3D: Fact vs. Fiction Piranha 3D unleashes the ravenous, toothy fish on unsuspecting spring breakers and moviegoers. But what are the facts behind the piranha's myth? Director Alex Aja talks to Jorge Ribas about his film's scaly star. Animals 03:29 August 20, 2010 47418 -
Inspiring authors and frightening sailors for centuries, the giant squid lurks somewhere between myth and reality. Zoologist Clyde Roper discusses the deep sea leviathan, separating fact from fiction.
Giant Squid Legend Lives Inspiring authors and frightening sailors for centuries, the giant squid lurks somewhere between myth and reality. Zoologist Clyde Roper discusses the deep sea leviathan, separating fact from fiction. Animals 03:00 August 18, 2010 45334 -
Shark populations worldwide are under enormous pressure due to overfishing. So what happens to an ecosystem when apex predators like sharks disappear? We talk to Discovery Channel shark advisor Andy DeHart to find out.
What Would Happen If Sharks Disappeared? Shark populations worldwide are under enormous pressure due to overfishing. So what happens to an ecosystem when apex predators like sharks disappear? We talk to Discovery Channel shark advisor Andy DeHart to find out. Animals 02:02 July 26, 2010 24700 -
Free-floating guts in caterpillars act like pistons helping the insects move. Researchers say this newly described form of locomotion, dubbed 'gut sliding,' could aid in the design of soft-bodied robots. Jorge Ribas reports.
Caterpillars 'Gut Slide' to Get Around Free-floating guts in caterpillars act like pistons helping the insects move. Researchers say this newly described form of locomotion, dubbed 'gut sliding,' could aid in the design of soft-bodied robots. Jorge Ribas reports. Animals 01:40 July 22, 2010 26087 -
From the panda to the cuttlefish, everybody's got to eat. And for the animals at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, those meals depend on a team of nutritionists, cooks and keepers. Jorge Ribas heads into the kitchen.
How To Feed 2,000 Zoo Animals From the panda to the cuttlefish, everybody's got to eat. And for the animals at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, those meals depend on a team of nutritionists, cooks and keepers. Jorge Ribas heads into the kitchen. Animals 02:25 July 19, 2010 9127 -
"Flydra," a new multi-camera, real-time, three-dimensional method of recording multiple flying animals, shows the minutest details of airborne insects. Click link at right to get the whole story. This movie shows various 2-D cameras tracking a fr ...
Flying Animals Captured in 3D "Flydra," a new multi-camera, real-time, three-dimensional method of recording multiple flying animals, shows the minutest details of airborne insects. Click link at right to get the whole story. This movie shows various 2-D cameras tracking a fr ... Animals 01:31 July 14, 2010 8024 -
Rare bog turtles are getting help from some unlikely environmentalists: sheep and goats that snack on woody and invasive plants. Jorge Ribas visits the turtles' wetland home.
Hungry Goats Help Save Bog Turtles Rare bog turtles are getting help from some unlikely environmentalists: sheep and goats that snack on woody and invasive plants. Jorge Ribas visits the turtles' wetland home. Animals 02:43 July 09, 2010 8780 -
A tiger and two camels have been missing for the last four days and now zoo officials worry their live are at risk. Kasey-Dee Gardner spoke with Dave Salmoni about the incident.
Missing Zoo Animals in Grave Danger A tiger and two camels have been missing for the last four days and now zoo officials worry their live are at risk. Kasey-Dee Gardner spoke with Dave Salmoni about the incident. Animals 01:58 June 21, 2010 23879 -
The fur trade wiped out the sea otter populations worldwide. Now scientists have figured out an innovative way to get insights into sea otter reproduction- using their poop as pregnancy test. Kasey-Dee Gardner explains.
Sea Otter Poop May Help Save Species The fur trade wiped out the sea otter populations worldwide. Now scientists have figured out an innovative way to get insights into sea otter reproduction- using their poop as pregnancy test. Kasey-Dee Gardner explains. Animals 02:37 June 11, 2010 7391 -
When Damian Aspinall reconnects with a gorilla he cared for 5 years ago, the gorilla has an almost human-like reaction. Is that reaction what it really looks like? James Williams gets an explanation.
Extraordinary Gorilla Encounter Explained When Damian Aspinall reconnects with a gorilla he cared for 5 years ago, the gorilla has an almost human-like reaction. Is that reaction what it really looks like? James Williams gets an explanation. Animals 02:30 May 20, 2010 15380 -
Called the chameleons of the sea, cuttlefish can change their skin color and texture to both confuse their prey and hide from predators. At the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Jorge Ribas meets a few of these intelligent invertebrates.
Cuttlefish Called the chameleons of the sea, cuttlefish can change their skin color and texture to both confuse their prey and hide from predators. At the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Jorge Ribas meets a few of these intelligent invertebrates. Animals 02:23 May 10, 2010 18451 -
The next victims of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be the birds that depend on the region's fertile shorelines, bayous and marshes. American Bird Conservancy's Michael Fry talks to Jorge Ribas about the situation.
Oil Spill Puts Birds at Risk The next victims of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be the birds that depend on the region's fertile shorelines, bayous and marshes. American Bird Conservancy's Michael Fry talks to Jorge Ribas about the situation. Animals 02:45 May 01, 2010 19737 -
For the first time ever, stygiomedusa gigantea, a gigantic jellyfish, was caught on video by scientists in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists say finding this massive species can provide better insight into habitat, behavior, and ecology of this myst ...
Rare Monster Jellyfish Caught on Tape For the first time ever, stygiomedusa gigantea, a gigantic jellyfish, was caught on video by scientists in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists say finding this massive species can provide better insight into habitat, behavior, and ecology of this myst ... Animals 01:52 April 28, 2010 55296 -
Researchers report that Argentine horned frog tadpoles produce 'screams' when in distress. It's the first time ever that vertebrate larvae have been heard using sound to communicate underwater. Jorge Ribas reports.
Frog Tadpoles Scream Underwater Researchers report that Argentine horned frog tadpoles produce 'screams' when in distress. It's the first time ever that vertebrate larvae have been heard using sound to communicate underwater. Jorge Ribas reports. Animals 00:48 April 14, 2010 37538 -
The longer a male Australian redback spider woos the female, the better chance she won't eat him the first time they mate. James Williams explores this tangled web of poisonous spider sex.
Spider Sex Dangerous For Some The longer a male Australian redback spider woos the female, the better chance she won't eat him the first time they mate. James Williams explores this tangled web of poisonous spider sex. Animals 01:09 October 21, 2009 90674 -
Salamanders, frogs and fairy shrimp are just a few of the residents of vernal pools. Jorge Ribas wades into one of these temporary woodland oases.
Vernal Pools Spring to Life Salamanders, frogs and fairy shrimp are just a few of the residents of vernal pools. Jorge Ribas wades into one of these temporary woodland oases. Animals 03:20 April 07, 2010 7180 -
Mei Xiang, the Smithsonian's National Zoo's female giant panda, gets her weekly ultrasound, as vets continue to monitor whether she's pregnant with her second cub. Jorge Ribas sits in on doctor visit.
National Zoo Looks for Panda Pregnancy Mei Xiang, the Smithsonian's National Zoo's female giant panda, gets her weekly ultrasound, as vets continue to monitor whether she's pregnant with her second cub. Jorge Ribas sits in on doctor visit. Animals 02:19 March 22, 2010 8905 -
Little is known about Whale Sharks -- they're hard to study because of their extreme migratory patterns. Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out some interesting facts about the gentle giants of the sea.
The Skinny On Whale Sharks Little is known about Whale Sharks -- they're hard to study because of their extreme migratory patterns. Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out some interesting facts about the gentle giants of the sea. Animals 03:41 July 31, 2008 78572 -
A seal-mounted video camera catches seals fighting for access to air after their hunting grounds are clogged by an iceberg.
Seals Filmed Fighting For Air A seal-mounted video camera catches seals fighting for access to air after their hunting grounds are clogged by an iceberg. Animals 01:19 May 23, 2008 19469 -
Dogs can distinguish between different types of growls, say researchers who recorded dogs growling while playing, in fear of a stranger, and guarding food. Jorge Ribas reports on the study.
Dog Growls Have Deeper Meaning Dogs can distinguish between different types of growls, say researchers who recorded dogs growling while playing, in fear of a stranger, and guarding food. Jorge Ribas reports on the study. Animals 01:23 March 12, 2010 42167 -
New video shows an octopus disguising itself as a flounder. Marine Biological Laboratory senior scientist Roger Hanlon talks to James Williams about the eight-legged impersonator.
Octopus Mimics Flounder New video shows an octopus disguising itself as a flounder. Marine Biological Laboratory senior scientist Roger Hanlon talks to James Williams about the eight-legged impersonator. Animals 01:44 March 08, 2010 39139
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