Hello there! I’ve created a brand new demo reel using footage I’ve gathered throughout the years. Take an epic adventure around the world in less than two minutes! From the sandy shores of Australia to the frozen tundra of Iceland, our little blue planet has so much to offer!
Author: Tidewater Teddy
Hey, I’m Tidewater Teddy: your source for nature, travel, photography, and random philosophical musings.
Where in Africa Would You Find the Pride Lands from The Lion King?
If you live on planet Earth, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of The Lion King. Either the 2D animated 1994 version or the CGI 2019 version. Both of these movies feature several species of iconic African animals in an undisclosed African country. So, setting aside Disney logic, if you wanted to see most of…
New Relaxing Nature ASMR Video to Help You Fall Asleep
This is my first time making a nature video with ambient sounds. I filmed this at a secluded mountain stream near Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, USA. I am currently working on my next narrated nature video, but I wanted to offer something special in the meantime. The video starts with the roaring waters of…
Why Australian Wildlife is NOT as Dangerous as You Think
When we talk about nature, Australia has kind of a bad rep. In the Land Down Under, the deadliest and most venomous creatures skulk the land and stalk the sea, and you should be terrified of everything that lives there, from box jellyfish to bogans. Right? Well, not exactly. While Australia does have some of…
Eastern Hognose Snake – One Minute Nature Show
Eastern hognose snakes (Heterodon platirhinos) are strange looking North American snakes that have even stranger abilities. The have a distinct, upturned snout, which they use for digging up prey, especially toads. They are rear-fanged and are non-venomous to humans, but they do possess a venom that is fatal to amphibians. When threatened, they will first…
That Time Congress Tried to Introduce Hippos to the United States
In 1910, the United States was facing dual crises. In one corner, invasive water hyacinths were choking American waterways in the Gulf states, blocking shipping and eliminating fish. In the other corner, America was facing a major meat shortage after butting heads with the meat trust. In a desperate attempt to restore order, US representative…
Do Fish Sleep? A Past Topic Revisited
Do fish sleep? Well, yes and no. The answer is a bit complicated. In 2015, I investigated this topic and wrote an article about it, which you can read here. Now, if you’re more of a video person, I recently created a video about fish sleep, and it features narration and footage by yours truly….
Praying Mantises – One Minute Nature Show
Praying mantises are predatory insects that have long forelegs capable of gripping prey. Most mantis species are ambush predators, and they rely on stealth and camouflage to surprise their prey. They have two bulbous compound eyes and see the world in stereo vision. Because they hunt primarily with sight, they usually hunt during the day….
I Found Dinosaurs in an Ancient Australian Rainforest – Tales with Tidewater Teddy
In northeast Australia, time has seemingly stopped in the Jurassic. Here, giant, hungry reptiles dominate the landscape, roaming the beaches, stalking the trees, and patrolling the waterways. Plants that once shared space with dinosaurs are still flourishing in a new age. Known as the Wet Tropics of Queensland, this place is a World Heritage Site…
The Northern Cardinal, Pretty Punk Rock Passerines – One Minute Nature Show
Hey, adventurers! Here’s the script to my newest episode of One Minute Nature Show! This episode is about the archetypal, mohawked American bird, the northern cardinal! Northern cardinals are small passerine birds that live in eastern North America. They primarily eat weed seeds, grains, and fruits and are often attracted to backyard bird feeders. Male…
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