This website is a growing collection of over 300 free short movies, or videos, about the natural world. (our use policy) They were primarily filmed in San Diego and the Southern California region. Videos are generally around 2 to 5 minutes long, though some are much longer based on their subject matter. The movies are organized by geographic habitat zones where the plants, animals, geology or natural features are found, starting from the coast, then inland, the mountains and desert. Also included are flora and fauna adapted to our new urban habitat. Habitats and ecology, niche theory (goldilocks theory) are covered more thoroughly in a separate section as well.
It is hoped that the website will be a useful and entertaining tool for naturalists, scientists, educators and students, as well as for those who just enjoy nature. The website can be used like a video field guide for the plants, birds, animals, and insects found in a particular place. Videos and information made available on this website can be incorporated into classroom programs and educational presentations in many creative ways.
