It also emphasizes the reliance of young animals on their parents for essential needs such as shelter, food, and protection. The film is part of the Wonder Walks Series and runs for five minutes.

from familiar wildlife to endangered species — and even people's pets. Many of these animals are carnivores at the top of the food chain, critical to overall ecosystem health. They include endangered ...

We don't have wolves in Britain anymore, so the deer have no natural predator higher up the food chain that eats them. Deer eat woodland shrubs and undergrowth. So if there are too many of them ...

There are more resources available from BBC Teach, such as this short clip that explains more about food chains and is from the series Natural world of plants and wildlife. BBC Teach has thousands ...

For example: 1) is it a species that’s a vital part of a food chain? Or 2) a species that helps demonstrate broader conservation needs? Or 3) is it an important cultural icon that will garner support ...