Smithsonian Channel
This Baby Helmetcrest is Having a Really Bad Day
- Title
- This Baby Helmetcrest is Having a Really Bad Day
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A helmet crest chick falls out of its nest and clings onto a leaf for dear life. It's now a race against time: it needs its mother to come to the rescue before it gets picked off by a predator.
From the Series: Into the Wild Colombia: A Hummingbird's Quest http://bit.ly/2Pvi9Fh
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- When It’s Time to Attract a Mate, Male Caimans Don’t Do Subtle (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Impressing females is a competitive event for male caimans: they’ll groan, bellow, blow bubbles or spray water off their backs – the bigger the display, the better their chances.
From the Series: Brazil Untamed: Jaguar Den http://bit.ly/2Z9QCxp
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- This Colorful Parrot Lives Inside the Trunk of These Trees (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- At over three feet long, the hyacinth macaw is the largest species of parrot in the world. Despite this, its nest is actually located not on a tree, but inside one.
From the Series: Brazil Untamed: Bird Paradise http://bit.ly/2Z9QCxp
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- Why Red Ovenbirds Have Such an Unusual Name (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Red ovenbirds are experienced architects: they use mud and straw to build their nests, designed in a way to retain as much heat as possible. This allows the parents to spend more time away, foraging.
From the Series: Brazil Untamed: Bird Paradise http://bit.ly/2Z9QCxp
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- You Don't Want to be on the Receiving End of a Caiman’s Bite (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Male caiman bites are extremely powerful – a staggering 270 pounds per square inch. This older male is about to feel its full force in a battle with a younger rival.
From the Series: Brazil Untamed: Jaguar Den http://bit.ly/2Z9QCxp
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- The Cruel Fate That Awaits a Hornet Queen
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- As winter approaches, hornets begin to ruthlessly purge the colony of members who are no longer needed. From dumping excess larvae to starving their own queen, once her work is done.
From the Series: Macro Worlds: Winter is Coming http://bit.ly/2KJ2naZ
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- Removing the Engine of a 747 Needs Expertise and Care
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A team of mechanics are in the process of removing the jet engines from a 747. It's painstaking, careful work - one mistake can lead to irreparable damage to the costly engines.
From the Series: Inside Mighty Machines: Jumbo Jet http://bit.ly/2ULk7qT
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- This South American Frog is Deadly to the Touch
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A single drop of the toxin coating the skin of a female golden dart frog can stop a human heart. But today, she's interested in a different kind of heart-stopping action - she's looking for a mate.
From the Series: Into the Wild Colombia: Romeo and Julieta http://bit.ly/2PjbSML
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- This Prehistoric Fish Makes a Great White Look Like a Goldfish
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Meet Dunkleosteus, perhaps the fiercest fish that ever existed. It lived 360 million years ago and was twice as long and three times as heavy as a great white shark.
From the Show: Top Ten Deadliest Beasts http://bit.ly/2q92EHb
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- The Terrifying Giant Scorpion That Roamed Prehistoric Oceans
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- The largest prehistoric sea scorpion, Eurypterids, was more than 7-feet long - and was almost 1,000 times the weight of the largest scorpion alive today.
From the Series: Top Ten Deadliest Beasts http://bit.ly/2q92EHb
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- Admiring the Power and Innovation of a 747 Engine
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- While the science behind the high bypass ratio engine in a 747 plane may seem complicated, the results are striking. It's capable of delivering over 70% more power than a standard engine.
From the Series: Inside Mighty Machines: Jumbo Jet http://bit.ly/2ULk7qT
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- The Startling Archaeological Find in a Southern Israeli Desert
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- In 1964, archaeologists made a startling discovery in Israel's Timna Valley: a collection of ancient mines spanning an area of nearly 30 square miles.
From the Series: Secrets: King Solomon's Mines http://bit.ly/2NORhxs
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- How President Obama Weighed in on Brexit
- Runtime
- 4:10
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- It was a few days before the Brexit referendum and the polls showed a race that was too close to call. But a speech by the U.S. president, Barack Obama, had the potential to tip the scales.
From the Series: Europe in Chaos: Brexit http://bit.ly/2UICWef
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- Why Tapirs Love Spending So Much Time Underwater
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Tapirs love to dive into the water, where they’ll use their snout as a snorkel. There, they can evade jaguars, eat aquatic plants and wash off ticks.
From the Series: Brazil Untamed: Bird Paradise http://bit.ly/2Z9QCxp
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- A Black-Collared Hawk Swoops Down to Catch Easy Prey (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- In times of hardship, a black-collared hawk will resort to eating rodents or even water bugs. Fortunately, he’s spotted fish in the river – just in time for dinner.
From the Series: Brazil Untamed: Bird Paradise http://bit.ly/2Z9QCxp
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- A Cute Manatee Calf Swims Close to His Mother
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- This manatee calf relies on his mother for everything: from suckling on her teats, which are located behind her flippers, to following her up to the surface of the water for air.
From the Series: Animal Empires: Family http://bit.ly/2Gnxfdu
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- Flamingos Have Their Own Version of a Daycare Center (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Flamingo chicks need about 10 days after they hatch in order to join a crèche – a kind of daycare center for flamingo chicks.
From the Series: Animal Empires: Family http://bit.ly/2Gnxfdu
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- An Otter Mom Guides Her Pups Across Snowy Terrain
- Runtime
- 3:32
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- When the Yellowstone River gets too dangerous to swim in, an otter mom leads her pups across icy terrain to a calmer section of the river - a journey that's sped up by their sliding skills, across the snow.
Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild http://bit.ly/2G8wnaX
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- The Unique Beauty of Yorkshire Dales Inspires Its Divine Nickname
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- With 800 miles of stunning hills and dipping valleys, it's clear that the often-cited beauty of the Yorkshire Dales is no exaggeration. It's earned its grandiose nickname: God's Own Country.
From the Series: Aerial Britain: Northern England
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- The Negotiating Session Between Britain and the EU
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- The scale of the challenge facing British Prime Minister David Cameron with his European counterparts was laid bare by the sheer length of negotiations. One meeting in Brussels lasted 26 uninterrupted hours.
Europe in Chaos: Brexit https://bit.ly/2v9xcuS
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- President Reagan is Stunned by the Scale of Soviet Espionage
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- In 1981, President Mitterrand of France took Ronald Reagan to one side and revealed an extraordinary intelligence operation. It was a revelation that would turn the Cold War on its head.
From the Series: America's Hidden Stories: CIA Cyber Attack http://bit.ly/2D3m5Ib
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- An Alpha Female Kidnaps Son of Lower Status Macaque
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A low-ranking macaque female looks on in horror as a higher-ranked female simply takes her son for herself. If he's not returned to his mother soon, to nurse, he could dehydrate.
From the Series: Monkey Island: A Mother's Tale http://bit.ly/2OKN2Fo
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- Here's Why Dogs Were So Important to Ancient Egyptians
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Archaeological evidence at the ancient Egyptian site of Hierakonpolis reveals the status of the king's hunting dogs - to the extent that when the king died, they were often buried alongside him.
From the Series: Secrets: Beasts of the Pharaohs http://bit.ly/2CAlrU8
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- The Staggering Number of Staff Needed for This Stately Home
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Chatsworth House, the historic home of the Cavendish family, is a vast estate that once spanned 35,000 acres. At one point, Chatsworth employed a staff of 40 people to maintain it - including two full-time window cleaners.
From the Series: Aerial Britain: Northern England
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- These Wild Pigs Are a Boost for Tourism in the Bahamas (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- You’ve never seen pigs like these: they’re wild, they live on a Bahaman beach, and they’re a major source of tourist revenue for the islands.
From the Series: Animal Empires: Gone Wild http://bit.ly/2Gnxfdu
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- Even Wild Horses Need a Brand New Coat for Winter (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Each winter, horses produce a hormone that triggers hair growth. This delivers a thicker coat that helps keep them warm and protects them from the elements.
From the Series: Animal Empires: Gone Wild http://bit.ly/2Gnxfdu
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- These Wild Pigs Have Adapted to Island Life in Surprising Ways (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- The wild pigs of the Bahamas have been very successful at colonizing the islands. They've even made some surprising adaptations - including swimming in the sea to escape the heat or greet tourists.
From the Series: Animal Empires: Gone Wild http://bit.ly/2Gnxfdu
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- A Sanctuary in Bonaire is a Life-Saver for This Donkey Foal (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- At the donkey sanctuary in Bonaire, a young foal with a broken leg gets the treatment that could save her life.
From the Series: Animal Empires: Gone Wild http://bit.ly/2Gnxfdu
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- Scientists Reveal First-Ever Photograph of a Black Hole
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- #EHTblackhole
After years of planning by over 200 international scientists, the data purported to show the first ever image of a black hole is ready. The team gathers for the big reveal - it's a seismic moment in astrophysics.
From the Show: Black Hole Hunters http://bit.ly/2ImpCFd
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- How One Picture Would Prove Black Holes Actually Exist
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- #EHTblackhole
Many scientists believe that black holes make sense in the realm of theoretical physics, but couldn't really exist in real life. Capturing an image of a black hole would change all that.
From the Show: Black Hole Hunters http://bit.ly/2ImpCFd
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- Why London Skyscrapers Are Famous for Their Distinctive Looks
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- One of the most distinguishing features of the British capital, London, is its many statuesque looking skyscrapers. Even more absorbing are the unique nicknames given to them.
From the Series: Aerial Britain: Southern England http://bit.ly/2uKXUd3
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- How Hierarchy Decides Everything in Toque Macaque Society
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Toque macaques operate on a strict hierarchical system that determines everything from mating rights to the order of when you're allowed to feed. Break those rules, and you'll have to answer to the alpha.
From the Series: Monkey Island: A Mother's Tale http://bit.ly/2OKN2Fo
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- This Scientist Has Been Studying Monkeys for Over 50 Years
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Macaques are the most studied monkeys in the world, thanks to the efforts of scientists like Wolfgang Dittus. He arrived in Sri Lanka 50 years ago and has devoted his life to better understand theirs.
From the Show: A Life Among Monkeys http://bit.ly/2FS2OtR
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- Buckingham Palace Security Was Tightened After This 1982 Incident
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- In 1982, Buckingham Palace in England, where the famous 'Changing of the Guard' takes place, suffered a serious breach. Since then, security has been tightened up tremendously.
From the Series: Aerial Britain: Southern England http://bit.ly/2uKXUd3
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- This Horse Was the Gold Standard for Roman Chariot Racers
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- For the chariot racers of Rome, one particular breed of horse was prized above all else: The Berber. It had a convex-shaped head, and a powerful neck that enabled it to pull the chariots at great speed.
From the Series: Rome's Chariot Superstar: Slave to Star http://bit.ly/2WDnwEG
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- How Alabama Specialists Burn a Forest Safely
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A team of specialists prepare to clear hundreds of acres for replanting by using fire. It's a fiery spectacle that can easily transition from controlled burn to a man-made disaster with the presence of shifting winds.
From the Series: Aerial America: Alabama http://bit.ly/2ydhfGO
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- Why Was This Valley of the Kings Tomb Undecorated?
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Why was this tomb in Luxor's 'Valley of the Kings' lacking any kind of decoration or hieroglyphics? Egyptologists believe it belonged not to a king, but another lesser royal.
From the Series: Secrets: Egypt's Lost Princess http://bit.ly/2IAVPGM
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- This Volunteer Program Helps Green Sea Turtles Stay Alive
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- At Tortugranja, located on the island of Isla Mujeres, volunteers watch over green turtle hatchlings to help ensure their survival. At the same time, they play a role in educating visitors about the importance of these conservation efforts.
From the Series: The Living Beach: Mexico http://bit.ly/2VeIg5C
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- A Caribou Fawn Attempts a Dangerous Swim Across a River
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A young caribou fawn attempting to swim across a river with its herd, falls behind from its mother. It begins to call out - but will her mother hear her cries?
From the Series: Animal Empires: Migration http://bit.ly/2Gnxfdu
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- Elephant Seal Mother Fiercely Protects Pup From Young Male
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- You wouldn't want an elephant seal mom coming after you for getting too close to her young - she's wildly protective and isn't afraid of a scrap.
From the Series: Animal Empires: Migration http://bit.ly/2Gnxfdu
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- Why the Bay of Fundy Has Earned Its Place in the Record Books
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- The Bay of Fundy is the scene of a natural rise in water levels, unparalleled anywhere else in the world. In fact, it's a feat that has earned it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
From the Series: The Living Beach: Nova Scotia http://bit.ly/2VeIg5C
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- A Bison Mom Pulls Out All the Stops to Save Her Drowning Calf
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A bison mother channels her fiercest maternal instincts to rescue her calf from a formidable and indiscriminate force: the rough waters of the Yellowstone River.
From the Series: Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild https://bit.ly/2OEQmBT
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- Refugees on Europe's Highways Evoke Memories of 1945
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Hungary was one of the first countries to attempt to slow down arriving refugees. Instead, thousands were forced onto the highways of Europe, evoking a chilling image not seen since 1945.
From the Series: Europe in Chaos: Migration Crisis http://bit.ly/2TYxp30
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- The Many Threats Sandhill Crane Chicks Face in the Nest
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A pair of sandhill cranes take turns guarding their nest from all manner of threats: from ground level predators such as coyotes, to aerial hunters like the northern harrier.
From the Series: Epic Yellowstone: Life On the Wing http://bit.ly/2JIluS5
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- Who is the Mystery Woman in Benedict Arnold's Secret Letters?
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- An archive of the secret communications between Benedict Arnold and British army officers indirectly reference Arnold's wife, Peggy. It is the strongest clue yet that she may have been a pivotal figure in Arnold's treachery.
From the Series: America's Hidden Stories: Mrs. Benedict Arnold https://bit.ly/2Uaw9tR
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- Why Peacocks Have Nothing on the Male Sage Grouse
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- With a fancy fan of tail feathers, bright yellow eye combs and magnificent plumage, male sage grouses bring enough dazzle to their courtship displays to put a peacock to shame.
From the Series: Epic Yellowstone: Life On the Wing http://bit.ly/2JIluS5
- Title
- Was Benedict Arnold a Traitor or a Hapless Pawn?
- Runtime
- 4:27
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- To most Americans, the name Benedict Arnold is synonymous with betrayal, an American hero-turned-traitor. But new evidence reveals that he may have been influenced by another person: his young wife, Peggy.
From the Series: America's Hidden Stories: Mrs. Benedict Arnold http://bit.ly/2uxu3ER
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- Rebuilding an Ancient Egyptian Statue is a Huge Challenge
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- The colossal statue of the ancient Egyptian King, Psamtik I was discovered in pieces - over 1,900 of them. Rebuilding it, at least partially, can help archaeologists identify his pose and the size of the statue.
From the Series: Secrets: The Pharaoh in the Suburbs http://bit.ly/2xG5ckd
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- A Tragic Shipwreck Forces Europe to Tackle a Migration Crisis
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Following the horrific 2015 Lampedusa shipwreck, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi knew he had to act. Migrants were arriving to the shores of Italy in unprecedented numbers - and the EU had no plan to absorb them.
From the Series: Europe in Chaos: Migration Crisis http://bit.ly/2TYxp30
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- You Won't Believe How the Archer Fish Catches Insects (4K)
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Archer fish more than live up to their name. In the blink of an eye, they shoot a jet of water into the air taking down any nearby insects, with devastating accuracy.
From the Series: Secrets of Wild Australia: The Waterhole http://bit.ly/2t9Wl7C
