Animals

3 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.

The smooth amphibians are not the ancestors of reptilesFor a long time, the evolutionary path of amphibians was shrouded in mystery. While they were among the first animals to transition from water to land, their place in the tree of …
Evolution often works by subtraction rather than additionWe often view evolution as a ladder of increasing complexity, but some of nature's most successful designs come from stripping away. From snakes to eels, many vertebrates have dis…
From imperial nuisances to legendary companions: the animals that shaped human historyThis documentary explores the lives of famous historical animals, ranging from the whale that plagued Emperor Justinian to the legendary steeds and companions of world leaders and…