This Tortoise Has a Taste for Blood | SciShow News

The video discusses a surprising predatory behavior observed in giant tortoises on Frigate Island, Seychelles, where they hunt and eat baby birds. This behavior challenges the notion of tortoises as strict herbivores. The video also explores how other herbivores occasionally consume animal-based foods for nutrients. Additionally, it covers a study on antibiotic resistance in Scandinavian brown bears, revealing how human antibiotic use has impacted wildlife. The study highlights the potential for reversing environmental contamination through policy changes.

What unusual behavior was observed in a giant tortoise on Frigate Island?

• It built a nest.

• It hunted and ate a baby tern.

• It swam in the ocean.

• It climbed a tree.

What might be a reason for tortoises to hunt baby birds?

• To practice flying.

• To gain extra nutrients.

• To protect their territory.

• To build stronger shells.

Which other herbivores have been reported to consume animal-based foods?

• Elephants and rhinos

• Deer, sheep, and cattle

• Lions and tigers

• Giraffes and zebras

What was the focus of the study involving Scandinavian brown bears?

• Bear migration patterns

• Bear population growth

• Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in bear dental plaque

• Bear diet and nutrition

How did human activity contribute to antibiotic resistance in wildlife?

• By reducing forest areas

• By introducing new predators

• By using antibiotics on an industrial scale

• By increasing air pollution

What positive change was observed in the bears' bacteria starting in the 2000s?

• No change in resistance levels

• Decreased resistance levels

• New strains of bacteria

• Increased resistance levels

What potential does the study of museum specimens hold?

• To discover new species

• To increase tourism

• To track environmental contamination

• To improve museum exhibits