Turtle Behavior and Survival Strategies

The Florida softshell turtle, primarily aquatic, must lay her eggs on land. As she begins to lay her eggs, a crow threatens her efforts, forcing her to make a strategic decision to save the remaining eggs by retreating to safety. This highlights the turtle's instinct to prioritize the survival of the many over the few.

What is the primary reason the Florida softshell turtle comes onto land?

• To find food

• To lay her eggs

• To escape predators

• To bask in the sun

What challenge does the turtle face while laying her eggs?

• A rival turtle competing for space

• A storm approaching

• A crow trying to steal the eggs

• A lack of suitable nesting sites

How does the turtle respond to the crow's interference?

• She abandons her eggs

• She stops laying eggs to protect them

• She fights the crow

• She hides the eggs in the water

What happens to the first egg laid by the turtle?

• It rolls into the water

• It is buried safely

• It is taken by the crow

• It hatches immediately

What lesson does the turtle's decision illustrate?

• The benefits of living in water

• The value of sacrificing one for the many

• The need for speed in dangerous situations

• The importance of individual survival