With their sharp teeth and impressive size, barracuda are among the most feared fish in the sea. Some species, such as the great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), can grow up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) in length, which is bigger than some sharks! But are these slender, sentient steak knives really as dangerous as they seem?…
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This Fossil is Fake! How to Identify Fake Fossils
Over the years, I’ve collected my fair share of fossils. Like any other collector, I like to search in person and online for the best possible specimens. But, occasionally, I do run into some duds. I have a perfect example from a tooth I bought from Morocco. See this fossil tooth? Yeah, it’s fake. Well,…
My Top 5 Shark Encounters
I’m Tidewater Teddy, and I’ve spent a lot of time above and beneath the sea. In the deep, blue ocean, I’ve seen my share of sea creatures, but of all of them, sharks are my favorite. Over the years, I’ve had some incredible encounters with these toothy fish. Here are my top 5 shark encounters!…
Iceland Landscapes with Somber Fantasy Music
Iceland is an incredible country with wild, breath-taking views. With massive waterfalls, gushing geysers, and even black sand beaches, this land is straight out of a storybook. It perfectly embodies a medieval fantasy atmosphere. When you watch this video, imagine yourself roaming the mystical wilderness while undergoing the ultimate quest.
The Oldest Lifeforms on Earth
What are these weird rocks in the ocean? They look strange, but otherwise, they’re kinda whatever. They’re just boring old rocks, right? Well, these weird rocks are very old. So old that they actually harbor the oldest lifeforms still on Earth. These are stromatolites. Stromatolites are layered structures created by various species of microorganisms, such…
Cute Baby African Animals with Chill Music
Check out these cute African animals native to the country of Zambia! In Zambia’s South Luangwa Valley, November marks the end of the dry season and the beginning of the wet season. During this time, all manners of animals breed and give birth, and baby animals are everywhere. Whether your day was amazing or awful,…
The World’s Smallest Penguin
Do you like penguins but wish they were portable enough to carry in one hand, instead of two? Well, I have just the penguin for you! This little penguin is literally called the little penguin, and it is the smallest penguin in the world. Little penguins are truly little. They have an average height of…
Turtles. Nothing More. Nothing Less.
This is a video featuring turtles. Nothing more. Nothing less. If you like turtles, this is the video for you. Note: Most of these turtles are pond slider subspecies, red eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) and yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta).
Sea of Cortez Serenade
Baja California Sur is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Cliche, I know, but it’s true. I’ve seen some breathtaking beaches around the world, and the Mexican beaches around the Sea of Cortez are definitely in the top five. I made this video to capture the joy and wonder my wife and…
The Black Bears of Alligator River – Short Nature Documentary (New Version)
This is a newer version of my old documentary about the American black bears (Ursus americanus) in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The previous version wasn’t as family friendly, so I made this updated version with some bonus footage of other animals species I spotted in the refuge. I’m leaving up the old version of…
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