Wonderscape
Science Kids: Turtles and Tortoises
In this video, we learn about the fascinating world of turtles and tortoises. We discover that tortoises can live for over 100 years, with some even reaching 300 years or more. We also explore the differences between turtles and...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Can You Calculate A Tortoise's Age?
This video is answering the question of how can you calculate a tortoise's age.
Brave Wilderness
Going Gopher for Tortoises!
Coyote struck out two times in a row when going after Gopher Tortoises in their burrows...but one last attempt at the end of the shoot could be his chance at redemption, will he pull it off or will the tortoises get the best of him?...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Group Of Tortoises Called?
This video is answering the question of what is a group of tortoises called.
Curated Video
Rare and Extinct
Tapir, deers, caiman, albino animals, bison, tortoise, zebra and the oryx.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Are Tortoises Turtles?
This video is answering the question of are tortoises turtles.
Professor Dave Explains
Cladistics Part 1: Constructing Cladograms
Before we dive into learning about all the different kinds of animals, we have a little bit of work to do. How do we describe the relationships between animals? How does phylogeny work? We have to learn about cladistics, which means we...
Brave Wilderness
Tiny Tortoise Dodges Traffic!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote saves a tiny Tortoise trying to dodge traffic! Get ready to meet South Africa’s beautiful Leopard Tortoise!
Guinness World Records
Giant Aldabra Tortoises: The Slowest Chelonian
In this video, Chelsea introduces us to Tank, a 52-year-old giant Aldabra Tortoise. Working at Reptile Gardens, Chelsea takes care of these slow-moving creatures and shares how their temperament and favorite food, watermelon, make them...
Curated Video
UK animal smuggling threat to reptiles
AP Television
Broadford, Isle of Skye, UK - July 15, 2011
1. Various snakes at serpentarium
2. Mid shot conservationist speaking to visitors
3. Various Mangrove Monitor lizard
4. Alex Shearer in cage with mangrove monitor lizard
5....
Curated Video
Rescuing animals from the urban jungle
AP Television
Modena, Italy, 28 April 2010
1. Mid of Inca, a lynx
2. Wide of Piero Milani, head of The Robin rescue centre, entering the box to clean up
3. Close up of Inca
4. Piero Milani and Enrica Rosti (volunteer) entering the...
Curated Video
Former ballerina sets up desert animal shelter
AP Television
Northern Israeli desert, Southern Israel, 29, March, 2011
1. Various of Lilach and Dandan Bolotin's animal shelter in the desert
2. Medium shot of Lilach Bolotin peeling bananas
3. Close-up of Lilach's hands as she cuts...
Curated Video
Customs intercept illegal shipment of tortoises
1. Close of densely packed Indian star tortoises crawling over each other
2. Close of a tortoise lying on its side
3. Pan right of tortoises pen in section of Customs area
4. Mid of journalists looking at tortoises
5. Wide of tortoise...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Desert Tortoise
This video segment from Outdoor Nevada examines threats to the desert tortoise population. [4:02]
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Multimedia Gallery: Video: Desert Tortoises and Survival
A four-part series featuring the endangered Mojave Desert Tortoise and investigating the population decline of this species. [0:30]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Bidding Farewell to Lonesome George
Take a look back on the life of the Galapagos turtle Lonesome George, the last living member of a subspecies of giant tortoise.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Lonesome George (A Musical Memorial)
A touching tribute to a world-famous tortoise that couldn't find a mate. [3:44]