Tortoises

The video explores the behavior and characteristics of tortoises, focusing on angulate tortoises and Galapagos giant tortoises. Angulate tortoises regulate their body temperature by basking in the sun and seeking shade. Males are territorial and engage in combat using their shells. In the Galapagos, giant tortoises have large shells and reach sexual maturity at 40 years old. They move slowly, allowing them to survive on minimal food, supporting a large population without depleting resources.

How do angulate tortoises manage their body temperature?

• By drinking water frequently

• By eating specific plants

• By basking in the sun and seeking shade

• By changing their blood temperature

What is a common behavior among male tortoises?

• They migrate long distances

• They share territory peacefully

• They joust using their shells

• They dig deep burrows

What is a significant risk for tortoises during combat?

• Being flipped over

• Running out of food

• Getting lost

• Losing their shell

What unique feature helps male giant tortoises during mating?

• A longer neck

• A concave underside of the shell

• A larger size than females

• A flat shell

Why can a large number of giant tortoises live together in the Galapagos?

• They have a fast metabolism

• They require little food

• They are aggressive and territorial

• They migrate frequently