This Tortoise Has a Taste for Blood | SciShow News

This Tortoise Has a Taste for Blood | SciShow News

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Interactive Video

Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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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.

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What findings were revealed about antibiotic resistance in bears?

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How did the use of antibiotics in Sweden affect local wildlife?

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What implications do the findings about bears and antibiotic resistance have for environmental protection?

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