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A baby Nile crocodile breaks through its shell along an African river. From swimming to hunting, this crocodile has a lot to learn. Follow along as this tiny croc learns key survival skills and turns into one of the largest reptiles on Earth.

Can humans save a species from extinction? Yes! With patience, persistence, and a full dose of hope. This is the heartbreaking tale of a Galápagos giant tortoise species that was almost extinct, the herculean task of conservation work by scientists and volunteers, and a heartwarming tale of hope for our planet.

Zoe invites Max to the nature center. They know they'll see snakes and birds. Find out what else they see and do at the nature center.

It's the first day of school and Little Tortoise is worried. Can she get there on time? It's the first day of school and Little Tortoise is ready with a backpack filled with new school supplies. Little Tortoise can't wait to get to school and tries very hard not to be the last student there. But...

Es ist Geckos Geburtstag und er ist super aufgeregt wegen seiner Geburtstagsparty mit Eidechsenluftballons und Eidechsentorte...bis Nacht-Ninja eben diese stiehlt und damit die ganze Feier in Gefahr bringt! Catboy ist drauf und dran die Party zu retten und lernt dabei was wirklich ein Geburtstagshighlight ausmacht. Als Romeo die Superfahrzeuge der Helden stiehlt, ist Catboy kurz vor dem Aufgeben, weil er sich nicht vorstellen kann, dass Superhelden auch auf ihren Fahrrädern Superhelden sein können.

Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother, Feye, travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called Wild Survival! The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary. They've recently gotten an offer to take the show from YouTube to a TV network, and Adrianna is thrilled. So far, she's always been behind the scenes, but now she gets to join the rest of her family onscreen. Their first stop is the lush mangrove forests of Cuba, where they're going to help rescue an injured crocodile.

Rattlesnakes distract prey with a shake of their tails. Learn about these fanged hunters.

Leatherback sea turtles face one of their lives’ biggest challenges as soon as they’re hatched. Crawling out of their eggs on the sandy shore, they hurry to the sea in a race to escape those who see them as a tasty meal. If they survive and thrive, they can grow longer than an adult male is tall and weigh as much as a small car!

With a quick flip of the tongue, a frog catches its next meal. Learn all about theses long-legged amphibians in Frogs.

Bright colors can mean danger! Poison dart frogs may be small, but their bright colors keep others away. Listen to Poison Dart Frogs to find out why most animals leave these rain forest frogs alone.

The Komodo Dragon is the world’s largest lizard! Listeners will learn all about this real-life dragon that roams only a few small islands on Earth.

In movies that involve snakes, corn snakes are often the stars of the show. Along with being great actors, they are popular pets. Learn more about these colorful snakes, including where they live, how they hunt, and why they make such great pets.

Shine the science spotlight on frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, Amphibians introduces young listeners and browsers to these water-dependent animals.

Boa constrictors put the squeeze on their dinners. Learn about these sneaky slithering predators.

With shocking speed, a crocodile can lunge at its prey and grab it with its strong jaws and razor-sharp teeth. Listeners will learn about what makes crocodiles such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill listeners and give them a closer look at the lives of these awesome creatures.

Anacondas hide in muddy waters. Learn all about these giant snakes and their habitats in Anacondas.

Found throughout the United States, a garter snake may be lurking nearby! Hear about these common creepers.

Big, burly anacondas coil around their prey then swallow it whole. Learn about these water-loving giants.

An English family have just moved to a house in India. They find Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the mongoose flooded out of his burrow. A pair of large cobras, Nag and Nagaina, attempt unsuccessfully to kill him. He hears the cobras plotting to kill the father in the house, and attacks Nag in the bathroom. The sound of the fight attracts the father, who shoots Nag. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi destroys Nagaina's eggs and chases her into her "rat-hole" where he kills her too.

Discover a funny crocodile with an adventurous imagination in this playful picture book narration for kids and adults alike. With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is...