Super Animals: Heat Heroes
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In "Super Animals: Heat Heroes," this educational video, part of the "Super Animals" series, explores the incredible adaptations and survival strategies of desert-dwelling creatures in harsh climates. Introducing 'Scorpions,' known for their arachnid classification and venomous sting used for defense and hunting. The 'Kangaroo Rat,' with its remarkable hopping ability and keen sensory skills, survives predators in arid regions. We delve into the fascinating 'Desert Snakes,' masters of sidewinding locomotion for swift desert traversal and ambush tactics for hunting. Finally, the 'Fennec Fox,' with exceptional hearing and water-retaining adaptations, showcases how it thrives in extreme environments. These topics offer insights into animals' biology and ecology, highlighting the astonishing manner each species has evolved to become a Heat Hero. Suitable for educational purposes, this video is engaging for those interested in animal behavior and adaptations.
Media Details
Runtime: 22 minutes 8 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animal Behavior, Animals, Arachnids, Biology, Ecology, Mammals, Reptiles
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 12
- Release Year: 2025
- Producer/Distributor: Steve Rotfeld Productions
- Series: Super Animals
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