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My Octopus Teacher- posted from Eagle Point, OR
An incredible documentary style film that shows the incredible physical and behavioral adaptations of an octopus. It also shows how humans can adapt physically.
Feet Adaptation Video- posted from Durham, NC
"Biologist Robert Full shares slo-mo video of some captivating critters. Take a closer look at the spiny legs that allow cockroaches to scuttle across mesh and the nanobristle-packed feet that let geckos to run straight up walls."
This video will be a bit advanced for many children, but it can be a great introduction to the benefits of animal adaptations. Robert Full looks specifically at how feet are specifically adapted to their specific environments and how that understanding can be used in robots.
