Turtle Care and Conservation

Dr. Turtleman hosts a SciShow Kids episode, sharing fascinating facts about turtles and tortoises. He explains the differences between them, their diverse habitats, and their impressive longevity. The video highlights the importance of turtle conservation and offers advice on adopting turtles as pets. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more educational content.

What activity did Jessi and Squeaks engage in with Dr. Turtleman?

• Camping

• Fishing

• Hiking

• House-swapping

How many types of turtles are there?

• Over 400

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 300

What distinguishes a tortoise from other turtles?

• Tortoises have webbed feet

• Tortoises live in water

• Tortoises live on land

• Tortoises have flippers

What type of feet do tortoises have?

• Webbed feet

• Flippers

• Columnar feet

• Padded feet

Which tortoise is known to be the oldest living land animal?

• Jonathan

• George

• Michael

• Leonardo

Where can leatherback sea turtles be found?

• Closer to the poles

• Only in tropical waters

• In freshwater lakes

• Near the equator

What is one way humans are helping to protect turtles?

• Feeding them in the wild

• Keeping them as pets

• Hanging lights on fishing nets

• Building more aquariums

Why is it recommended to adopt turtles from shelters?

• They are cheaper

• They are used to living with people

• They are more colorful

• They are easier to train

What is a challenge of keeping turtles as pets?

• They eat a lot

• They are very fast

• They require a lot of space

• They are very noisy

What is a potential risk of keeping wild turtles as pets?

• They can carry diseases

• They might escape

• They are too friendly

• They need constant attention