Super Animals: X-Treme Adapters
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The video "Super Animals: X-Treme Adapters" explores the extraordinary adaptations of animals in various extreme environments. It highlights the unique 'superpowers' that allow species like camels, slow lorises, land snails, and nudibranchs to thrive in harsh conditions, such as deserts and arctic regions. The video debunks myths, particularly regarding camels' humps and explains the camel's ability to survive long periods without water by metabolizing fat. Other featured animals include the venomous slow loris, which can ward off predators, and the nudibranch, which uses toxins from its prey for protection. This content aligns with school curricula focused on biology, animal behavior, and ecology, offering valuable insights into animal adaptations and survival mechanisms. Part of the "Super Animals" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 22 minutes 8 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Physiology, Zoology
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: Steve Rotfeld Productions
- Series: Super Animals
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