Growing Up as a Radiated Tortoise
About the Episode
It takes 15 years of care before a baby Radiated Tortoise is ready for life in the wild, similar to raising a human child.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 48s
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Extras
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The Chameleon Queen | In Her Nature
Despite cultural taboos, herpetologist Fandresena Rakotoharimalala is determined to save chameleons.13:25 -
No Two Radiated Tortoises Are Alike
No two Radiated Tortoises are alike—each shell tells its own story.1:16 -
The Slowest Stampede on Earth | In Her Nature
In the otherworldly Spiny Forest of Madagascar, a historic release is about to take place.19:31 -
Reclaiming Bear River | WILD HOPE
The Bear River was once a lush area with wetlands, hot springs, and abundant wildlife.17:25 -
Hummingbird Rescue: Baby Twins
Terry Masear helps rescue baby hummingbird twins whose mother died.2:18 -
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How This Sloth Poop-Sniffing Dog is Saving the Species
Meet the world’s first sloth detective dog, Keysha.2:17 -
Life-Saving Bridges For Sloths
Climb into the jungle canopy with Tamara Ávila Atagua as she builds life-saving bridges for sloths.1:43 -
Preview of Hummingbirds of Hollywood
Follow a woman’s transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds.0:30 -
Rare Footage of Sloth Drinking Water
Brand new to science: a sloth drinking water—captured cinematically for the first time.0:47
