It’s Movie Night!
Grab some popcorn and cheer on a superdad
in one of these fascinating films.

The Amazing Malleefowl’ featuring Dr Joe Benshemesh. Posted on YouTube by National Malleefowl Recovery Team (17 mins).
Watch on: YouTube or Vimeo
Summary: Learn from an expert all about the interesting life of this mound-building bird and the unusual method it uses to incubate its eggs.

Animal Homes: Location, Location, Location. Season 33, episodes 11–13, of Nature. Produced by Ann Johnson Prum. PBS, 2015 (52 mins).
Watch on: Amazon Prime or Daily Motion
Summary: In the animal kingdom, building a good home in the right location with the correct building materials is critical to raising a family.

Animal Homes: The Nest. Season 33, episodes 11–13, of Nature. Produced by Ann Johnson Prum. PBS, 2015 (52 mins).
Watch on: Amazong Prime or Daily Motion
Summary: Bird nests come in all shapes and sizes. Each one is a remarkable work of art, built with just a beak, for the all-important task of protecting eggs and raising young.

Animals Like Us: Animal Play. Season 1, episode 8. Saint Thomas Production, 2006 (50 mins).
Watch on: YouTube and Amazon
Summary: As humans, we learn a lot about life from playing games. Animals play too! Watch this documentary to discover the many different reasons why animals play.

Animals at Play. Seasons 1–2. Directed by Dan Perowne. Smithsonian, 2019.
Watch on: Amazon Prime and YouTube (Season 1, Episode1)
Summary: This series uncovers the secrets behind animal play!

Fabulous Frogs. Season 32, episode 19, of Nature. Produced and directed by Sally Thomson. PBS, 2014 (53 mins).
Watch on: YouTube
Summary: Explore the weird and wonderful world of frogs. Learn about their anatomy, behavior, and survival strategies.

Owls: Masters of the Night. Directed by Doclights. Doclights, 2020 (50 mins).
Watch on: Amazon Prime, Curiosity Stream, and Daily Motion
Summary: Learn about the secretive and remarkable lives of owls.