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Weird Things Animals Do During Eclipses
For centuries, humans have reported animals freaking out during solar eclipses, like birds falling from the sky and bees hiding in their hives, but the animals most affected by eclipses might be us.
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The Rocket That Took Tortoises to the Moon
Months before Apollo 8 took humans around the Moon for the first time, two Russian tortoises (plus some other lunar tourists) had already made it back home. This was Zond 5 — the first mission to return to Earth after visiting another...
SciShow
7 Species That Were Saved From Extinction
Humans are pretty good at destroying things. Like habitats, animal populations... you catch my drift. But, there have been a few species that humans have helped bring back from the brink of extinction.
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Hurricane Walaka Erases Entire Hawaiian Island | SciShow News
Hurricane Walaka wiped out a small Hawaiian island, which could be devastating for some endangered animals, and new research says that we might be wrong about the origins of giant tortoises.
SciShow Kids
Turtle Time with Dr. Turtleman!
Jessi and Squeaks are on a beach vacation, so they've called in their pal, Dr. Lawrence Turtleman, to take over the show for today! And what is he going to teach you about? Turtles, of course!
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This Tortoise Has a Taste for Blood | SciShow News
You're entering a world, where one of the most blood thirsty predators, is a giant tortoise
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Scishow Quiz Show: Supersonic Giggles and Bat Cigars
It's a rematch Battle of The SciShow Hosts on today's quiz show! Will Olivia be victorious again or will Hank "try those logarithms" and win the day?
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6 Ways Species Rely on Humans for Survival
Sometimes, a species has declined so dramatically that they require serious human intervention to ensure they don’t disappear forever. Here are six ways we’re using conservation and science to keep those species alive....
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7 Species That Were Saved From Extinction
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Bozeman Science
Evidence of Evolution:
Paul Andersen describes pieces of evidence that Charles Darwin used to support the idea of evolution and his process of natural selection. He begins with the following evidence use in the Origin of Species; artificial selection,...
Curated Video
3 Care Tips for Sulcata Tortoises
Howcast - Learn three tips for how to take care of sulcata tortoises, aka African spurred tortoises, from amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
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7 Facts about Sulcata Tortoise aka African Spurred Tortoise
Howcast - Learn seven cool facts about sulcata tortoises, aka African spurred tortoises, from reptile and amphibian expert Jungle Bob in this Howcast video.
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Turtle Conservation in the Seychelles
The Seychelles is a leader in turtle conservation, focusing on Hawksbill and green turtles. Various organizations work to protect these species and their habitats, with key areas established for their preservation. The Aldabra giant...
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Ever Wonder Why These Tortoises Are Called Spider Tortoises?
Learn all about these tiny tortoises from Madagascar.
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This Desert Tortoise Is Known as Trucker and He Has a Remarkable Story
Find out how he came to live at Utah's Hogle Zoo over 30 years ago, and why he's in for a checkup today.
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Getting The Neck Scratched Is Very Important for Winston The Tortoise
Learn all about these incredible creatures, including how much a 100+ year-old tortoise weighs, and how the "Finch response" plays an important role in tortoise health.
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This Adorable Tortoise Named Winston Is a Big Fan of Getting His Neck Scratched
Learn all about these incredible creatures, including how much a 100+ year-old tortoise weighs, and how the "Finch response" plays an important role in tortoise health.
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Desert Tortoises Are Not Pets!
Learn about efforts by conservationist groups to recover animals potentially in conflict with urbanization.
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Desert Tortoises Do Not Make Great Pets and You Shouldn’t Keep Them!
Learn about efforts by conservationist groups to recover animals potentially in conflict with urbanization.
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These Beautiful Animals Enjoy Special Treat on Halloween
Watch a pair of tortoises tear some pumpkins apart, and learn why it's the perfect snack.
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Help Recover Desert Tortoises in the Wild With This Hotline
The goal is to remove and relocate tortoises from construction areas and enhance the long-term survivability of the threatened species.
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These Are Just Some of the Reasons You Shouldn’t Keep Desert Tortoises as Pets
Learn about efforts by conservationist groups to recover animals potentially in conflict with urbanization.
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This Hotline Will Go A Long Way To Help This Specific Threatened Species
The goal is to remove and relocate tortoises from construction areas and enhance the long-term survivability of the threatened species.
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This One Specific Tortoise Does Not Make a Good Pet
Learn about efforts by conservationist groups to recover animals potentially in conflict with urbanization.