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Nature League
Exploring Metabolism and Aging | Compilation
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!
Nature League
What Can Tortoises Teach Us About Aging?
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.
Brave Wilderness
On the Lookout for the Mighty Gopher Tortoise!
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...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Turtles: Evolution, Anatomy, and Behavior
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...
Curated Video
The Mythology, Symbolism, and Conservation of Turtles
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...
Curated Video
Turtles: A Look at Their Diversity and Adaptations
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....
Curated Video
Turtle Mating and Maturity
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...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Turtles: Adaptations, Habitats, and Behaviors
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...
Brave Wilderness
Feeding the BFT!
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...
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...
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]