Emily and Hank Meet a Blue-Tongued Skink: SciShow Talk Show Episode 5

The video features Emily Grassley from the UM Zoological Museum and The Brain Scoop channel. She presents two skulls, challenging the host to identify them. The first skull is revealed to be a manatee, and the second is an aardvark. The discussion covers the features and habitats of these animals. The video concludes with a segment on Blueberry, a Blue Tongue Skink, highlighting its unique defense mechanisms and habitat.

What was the first animal skull presented in the show?

• Manatee

• Pig

• Hippo

• Aardvark

What unique feature does a manatee have that was discussed?

• Long tail

• Vestigial legs

• Sharp teeth

• Bright colors

What type of skull was the second one shown?

• Elephant

• Aardvark

• Otter

• Rhino

What is the primary diet of an aardvark?

• Leaves

• Insects

• Fish

• Fruits

Which animals are aardvarks thought to be closely related to?

• Lions and Tigers

• Rhinos and Horses

• Elephants and Whales

• Pigs and Hippos

What is the name of the Blue Tongue skink introduced in the show?

• Blackberry

• Raspberry

• Blueberry

• Strawberry

What is the purpose of the Blue Tongue skink's blue tongue?

• To camouflage

• To help in digestion

• To scare predators

• To attract mates

Where can Blue Tongue skinks be found?

• South America

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

What is a unique feature of the Blue Tongue skink's legs?

• They are brightly colored

• They are very long

• They can rotate 180 degrees

• They are webbed

What is the Blue Tongue skink's tail used for?

• Storing energy

• Swimming

• Climbing

• Attracting prey