Instructional Video
California Academy of Sciences

Ca Academy of Sciences: Mata Mata Turtle Feeding

3rd - 8th
Academy biologist Brian provides a behind the scenes look at feeding the mata mata turtle (Chelus fimbriatus) on display in the Amazon flooded forest exhibit in Steinhart Aquarium. This predator can be found in northern South America and...
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Monster Turtle Fossil Discovered in Colombian Mine

9th - 10th
The giant reptile lived shortly after the demise of the dinos--and may have snacked on baby gators.