Lemurs only live on the island of Madagascar. Here are a number of fascinating facts about them.
A film about three great apes found in Africa: the chimpanzee, the bonobo and the gorilla.
Proteins are sensitive to environmental changes. In this video we demonstrate how easy it is to modify their molecular configuration.
Don’t smoke! This video demonstrates what happens in the lungs when a person smokes.
Some animals cover huge distances on a seasonal basis in order to survive.
The pulse is the rhythmic expansion of the arteries caused by the outflow of blood from the heart when it contracts.
The European pond turtle can be found in swamp areas and on banks of shallow lakes.
There are around 220 species in the family Pinaceae. Let’s take a look at some of them.
The crested gibbon swings through the trees of Southeast Asia’s monsoon forests with acrobatic agility.
Viruses consist of protein and DNA or RNA; they reprogram infected cells to produce more viruses.
Subterranean rodents widespread in Central- and Eastern Europe.
Pollen serves to fertilise the egg of plants. Pollen grains come in a variety of shapes and sizes, characteristic of the species.
An acyl-carrier coenzyme taking part in both anabolic and catabolic processes.
This animation demonstrates birds' bones and eggs through the example of the common blackbird.
The characteristic colours of the common kingfisher aid the bird in catching its prey.
Based on their life cycle, insects can be grouped into three categories: ametabolous, hemimetabolous or holometabolous insects.
Extinct species of fish which had thick ´armour´ protecting the head.
Living fossil, important stage in the evolution of tetrapods.
A prehistoric amphibian and an early representative of the Tetrapods, which became extinct 360 million years ago.
Large, extinct species of cats named after the shape of their large canine teeth.
One of the best known species of spiders, often kept as pets. Its bite is not fatal for humans.