On Safari With Nala - Hinge Terapin

The video explores the Okavango hinge terrapin, also known as the Okavango mud turtle. It highlights the terrapin's unique protective hinge, its habitat in wet areas, and its reproductive habits, including laying eggs in the ground. The terrapin is a carnivore, feeding on fish, frogs, tadpoles, and birds. It has a strong defense mechanism, emitting a bad smell when threatened. Terrapins are semiaquatic, living both on land and in water, and are more visible after rains. The video also warns of potential threats from predators like lions and hyenas.

What is another name for the Okavango hinge Terrapin?

• Okavango water turtle

• Okavango shell turtle

• Okavango mud turtle

• Okavango river turtle

What type of environment does the Okavango hinge Terrapin prefer?

• Mountains

• Wet areas like marshes and rivers

• Forests

• Deserts

How many eggs does the Okavango hinge Terrapin typically lay?

• 20 to 40

• 10 to 20

• 40 to 60

• 5 to 10

What is the primary diet of the Okavango hinge Terrapin?

• Plants and algae

• Fish, frogs, tadpoles, and birds

• Insects and worms

• Fruits and seeds

What is a unique defense mechanism of the Okavango hinge Terrapin?

• Camouflage

• Releasing a strong bad smell

• Playing dead

• Hissing loudly