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1) Sing 2
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The ever-optimistic koala, Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet, all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world.
2) Zootopia
Series
Language
English
Description
Zootopia is a city like no other that is comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where animals from every environment live together. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking,...
3) Sing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A koala impresario stages a grand singing competition for the world's animals in order to save his elegant theater and bring it back to its former glory.
4) Babe
Language
English
Description
A lovable talking piglet makes friends with all the animals in the barnyard, proving to everyone on the farm that different types can get along.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Cutting through the clutter of ineffective techniques, and debunking myths and theories about dog cognition, Dog Training 101 brings you a training method validated by the latest scientific research on dog behavior. This course delves into dog cognition, behavioral science, husbandry, and more to give you have a better understanding of - and a stronger relationship with - your best friend.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Birding offers direct contact with one of our primary treasures of wildlife. Learn core elements of birding and methods for observing birds in the field. You’ll also take a panoramic look at the bird species of North America, and visit 23 of the top North American birding sites. These lectures are your doorway to an endlessly rewarding pursuit, and a lifetime of enjoyment and discovery.
8) Zoology: Understanding the Animal World: Episode 20,Animal Energetics and the Giant Panda Problem
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Every living thing gets its energy in one of three ways: as a producer, a consumer, or a decomposer. Central to this episode on animal energetics (including metabolism and digestion) is the giant panda, whose carnivorous physiology and plant-based diet make it one of the most inefficient feeders on our planet.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Every day, zoologists around the world are asked questions about the future of animal species. What’s the biggest threat to wildlife? Why are scientists freezing animal tissues? Why do we still know so little about animal life? Have there been successes in conservation? In this “FAQ”-style episode, get some answers.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Specifically designed for a primary school science or biology course, this series explores the the topic of animals. The films are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance learning. The programs utilize digital videography and detailed animations to explain the the world of animals, and are accompanied by teacher's materials. The videos...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
There are more than 1 million species of insects on our planet. That's over half of all known extant species. In this episode, explore adaptations of some of the most important insects on our planet, including ants, bees, and butterflies. Also, focus on key conservation issues like colony collapse and pollinator conservation.
12) The Dancing Frog
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
A mother tells her young daughter a curious story from their family history: Great-Aunt Gertrude and a talented frog she names George achieve fame and success as they travel the world performing, before eventually retiring to the south of France, never to be seen or heard from again.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In Zoology: Understanding the Animal World, The Great Courses teams up with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute for 24 episodes that take you behind the scenes of the animal world. Dr. Donald E. Moore III brings you up close and personal with a breathtaking variety of animal species, from butterflies to crocodiles to pandas.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Around 75% of new or emerging infectious human diseases are spread from animals. Examine zoonotic diseases, which are spread between humans and animals and caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. Also, consider how diseases (like canine distemper virus) threaten animals in zoos and in nature.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Zoologists study animal intelligence using a combination of ethology, psychology, and neuroscience. In this episode, look at the behavior of different animals (the use of tools by animals as diverse as otters and elephants, social learning in primates and dolphins, the famous story of a “counting” horse) to determine whether or not animals think.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
How do zoologists study animal behavior? How does it help them become better caretakers and conservationists? First, examine how the modern approach to studying animal behavior emerged. Then, learn how objective behavioral studies in natural conditions work. Finally, explore Dr. Moore’s own observations of the Pampas deer of South America.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Gain a greater appreciation for the characteristics of primates: their longer lifespans, omnivorous diets, larger brains, and (the only trait they all have in common) inner ears. To get a better sense of primate diversity, you’ll focus on a New World monkey (the golden lion tamarin) and a great ape (the gorilla).
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Why is parenting so essential to a species’ survival? Why do some animals have different parenting styles? Here, explore different parenting styles in everything from corals to salmon to humans. Then, encounter one of the most unique examples of parental care in mammals: the golden lion tamarin.
19) Zoology: Understanding the Animal World: Episode 16,Carnivore Mammals: Feline, Canine, and Ursine
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Turn now from herbivores to carnivores like lions, tigers, bears, wolves, cats, and dogs. Among the many insights you’ll learn are the different ways carnivores evolved to walk and capture prey, as well as their evolutionary history, which stretches back to tree-dwelling animals that lived 50 and 60 million years ago.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
From jellyfish to sea lions, every animal on Earth has solved the challenges of movement, protection, and homeostasis in its own way. Dr. Moore covers the diversity of adaptations that animals have developed, including scales, feathers, hair, beaks, horns, and different skeletal structures (axial and appendicular).
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