Instructional Video34:55
Nature League

Exploring Metabolism and Aging | Compilation

6th - 8th
Brit looks back on our tenth month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of metabolism and aging. Get your Nature League pin here!
Instructional Video8:46
Nature League

What Can Tortoises Teach Us About Aging?

6th - 8th
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores aging and lifespan mysteries of life on Earth by breaking down a recent scientific journal article about giant tortoises.
Instructional Video5:35
Brave Wilderness

On the Lookout for the Mighty Gopher Tortoise!

6th - 8th
We all know the story of the tortoise and the hare but it might be time to rethink the concept of tortoises being slow! On this week’s adventure Coyote's chasing after some seriously speedy Gopher Tortoises on the Tortuga Trail Wildlife...
Instructional Video5:32
Curated Video

The Fascinating World of Turtles: Evolution, Anatomy, and Behavior

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a comprehensive overview of turtles, highlighting their diverse species, evolutionary history, and unique characteristics such as their protective shells. It explores their global distribution, from land to sea, and...
Instructional Video5:19
Curated Video

The Mythology, Symbolism, and Conservation of Turtles

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the rich mythology and cultural significance of turtles throughout history, highlighting their portrayal as wise and enduring creatures. It also delves into the contemporary challenges facing turtles, such as...
Instructional Video7:00
Curated Video

Turtles: A Look at Their Diversity and Adaptations

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an informative overview of turtles, highlighting their distinct characteristics, diverse species, and unique adaptations. It explores their evolution, habitats, physical features, reproductive behaviors, and lifespan....
Instructional Video6:00
Curated Video

Turtle Mating and Maturity

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of sexual dimorphism in turtles, discussing the physical differences between males and females, mating behaviors, nesting habits, and the challenges faced by hatchlings. It highlights the unique...
Instructional Video6:00
Curated Video

The Fascinating World of Turtles: Adaptations, Habitats, and Behaviors

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of different species of turtles, including freshwater turtles, terrestrial turtles, and sea turtles. It explores their habitats, feeding habits, locomotion, respiratory systems, sensory abilities, and...
Instructional Video2:26
Learning Mole

Tortoise Facts

Pre-K - 12th
This video explores five fun facts about tortoises.
Instructional Video11:05
Brave Wilderness

Feeding the BFT!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Dragon Tails, Coyote feeds a HUGE Galapagos Tortoise named Buckshot! Buckshot tips the scales at around 140lbs and is nearly 25 years old. The crazy thing is she’s not even half grown so she is eating...
Instructional Video19:25
Wonderscape

Science Kids: Turtles and Tortoises

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video0:35
Curated Video

I WONDER - How Can You Calculate A Tortoise's Age?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of how can you calculate a tortoise's age.
Instructional Video2:40
Brave Wilderness

Going Gopher for Tortoises!

6th - 8th
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?...
Instructional Video0:32
Curated Video

I WONDER - What Is A Group Of Tortoises Called?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of what is a group of tortoises called.
Instructional Video24:14
Curated Video

Rare and Extinct

3rd - Higher Ed
Tapir, deers, caiman, albino animals, bison, tortoise, zebra and the oryx.
Instructional Video0:40
Curated Video

I WONDER - Are Tortoises Turtles?

Pre-K - 5th
This video is answering the question of are tortoises turtles.
Instructional Video9:42
Professor Dave Explains

Cladistics Part 1: Constructing Cladograms

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video6:52
Brave Wilderness

Tiny Tortoise Dodges Traffic!

6th - 8th
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!
Instructional Video1:59
Guinness World Records

Giant Aldabra Tortoises: The Slowest Chelonian

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Desert Tortoise

Pre-K - 1st
This video segment from Outdoor Nevada examines threats to the desert tortoise population. [4:02]
Instructional Video
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Multimedia Gallery: Video: Desert Tortoises and Survival

9th - 10th
A four-part series featuring the endangered Mojave Desert Tortoise and investigating the population decline of this species. [0:30]
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Bidding Farewell to Lonesome George

9th - 10th
Take a look back on the life of the Galapagos turtle Lonesome George, the last living member of a subspecies of giant tortoise.
Instructional Video
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Lonesome George (A Musical Memorial)

1st - 9th
A touching tribute to a world-famous tortoise that couldn't find a mate. [3:44]