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Longer videos, with more scientific explanations, so you can learn even more!

SOS Cagarro: A Nocturnal Conservation Adventure

Immerse yourself in the unspoilt darkness of the Azores with this captivating documentary.


Follow the moving journey of young cagarros, saved from the dangers of light pollution by a visionary conservation initiative launched in 1995.

Preserving the Azores symbol!

Discover the iconic Azorean Milhafres!


The SPEA is leading conservation efforts, mobilising volunteers to collect data and contribute to a better understanding of this bird.

The Azores Laurisylve​

Destination the forest!


This is my field of study in Macaronesia: the Laurisylve. Here in the Azores, it's the primary forest, and I'll be taking you on a journey to discover some of its mysteries...

The top orders of insects

Insects are a vast and intriguing world! With a huge diversity of species...


But you can still find your way around, and I'll explain how!

Evolution: a history of biodiversity

Living things are everywhere, from the tiniest forms of life, invisible to our eyes, to macro-organisms that far outstrip us in sheer size!


Dive deep into the principles and mechanisms behind this diversity...

Termites: a company of engineers

With over 2,500 species worldwide, termites are little-known insects...


Except when they attack buildings.​

Discover some aspects of their biology and ecology.

Are viruses alive?

Defining life. A huge question, isn't it?


What are the criteria for using the term "living being" to describe a piece of physical matter?

In this video, you'll find some answers and explanations!

La Fournaise, the Earth's fire

In the south-east of Réunion Island, Piton de La Fournaise is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, with no fewer than 5 eruptions forecast for 2019!