ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English TURTLE ???? Animals for Kids ???? Episode 3
Hi friends! Today, let’s learn about one of the calmest animals: the turtle. Are you ready to discover some amazing facts about turtles? Let’s dive in!
Turtles are special animals called vertebrates, which means they have a backbone. They are part of the reptile family. Some turtles like to eat plants, while others eat both plants and small animals like slugs or snails. Turtles can live in many different places, such as forests, deserts, lakes, and even the ocean. They come in all sizes, from tiny to gigantic, with the biggest ones weighing up to two thousand pounds!
You can find turtles on every continent except the coldest places near the poles. They prefer warmer environments where they can stay cozy.
Turtles lay eggs, which makes them oviparous. The mother turtle digs a nest in the ground to keep her eggs safe until they hatch.
One of the coolest things about turtles is their shell. It is made up of about 50 bones and is connected to their spine. The shell protects the turtle’s organs and spine. Even though it’s tough, the shell is also sensitive, so be gentle if you ever touch one.
Turtles can live for a very long time, often up to 70 years. The oldest known turtle lived on the Galapagos Islands and was named Harriet. She lived to be 175 years old! Turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, which is pretty amazing!
On land, turtles are known for being slow, but that’s okay because they have their shells to protect them. If they feel scared, they can hide inside their shell instead of running away. However, in the water, turtles can be super fast, swimming up to 22 miles per hour!
On land, turtles have to watch out for snakes, foxes, and jackals. In the ocean, their main predators are killer whales and sharks.
Did you know that turtles don’t have vocal cords, but they can still make sounds? They also don’t have ears like ours, but they can hear through thin flaps of skin over their ear bones.
We’ve learned so much about these fascinating animals! If you want to learn even more, check out the Smile and Learn educational channel for more fun videos. See you next time!
Build a Turtle Habitat: Gather some materials like a small box, sand, leaves, and small rocks to create a mini turtle habitat. Think about where turtles live and what they need to survive. Do they need water, plants, or a place to hide? Once you’ve built your habitat, imagine you are a turtle living there. What would you do during the day?
Turtle Shell Experiment: Try to make your own turtle shell using a paper plate. Decorate it with colors and patterns like a real turtle shell. Once it’s ready, wear it on your back and try to move around like a turtle. How does it feel to carry a shell? Why do you think turtles have shells, and how do they help them?
Observe and Draw: If you have a chance to visit a park or a zoo, look for turtles. Watch how they move and behave. If you can’t see a real turtle, look at pictures or videos. Draw a picture of a turtle and label its parts, like the shell, legs, and head. What do you notice about the turtle’s body that helps it live in its environment?
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[Music] Hi friends! Today, I’m here to tell you about one of the most calm animals: the turtle. Would you like to know some incredible facts about turtles? Alright, let’s go!
The turtle is a vertebrate animal, meaning it has an internal skeleton and belongs to the reptile group. Some turtles are herbivorous, while others are omnivorous, eating both plants and animals such as slugs or snails. Turtles can live in various habitats, including forests, deserts, lakes, and even the sea. They can range in size from small to huge, with the largest weighing up to two thousand pounds.
[Music] Turtles can be found on all continents, but they tend to stay away from the poles, as they don’t prefer cold environments.
[Music] Turtles are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs that their mothers incubate in nests dug into the ground.
[Music] One of the most interesting characteristics of a turtle is its shell, which consists of approximately 50 bones. The shell serves to protect the organs and spine. Did you know that the shell is fused to the spine? Although it is hard and resistant, it is also sensitive, so if you ever touch it, be careful not to make the turtle uncomfortable.
Turtles can live for many years; on average, they can live up to 70 years. The oldest known turtle lived on the Galapagos Islands; her name was Harriet, and she lived to be 175 years old. Did you know that turtles existed on Earth long before us? In fact, they are known to have lived during the time of the dinosaurs. Amazing!
Out of the water, turtles are known to be one of the slowest animals in the world. It’s not that they’re lazy; they simply don’t need to be fast. Thanks to their shell, if they feel threatened, they can hide inside it instead of needing to escape quickly like other animals. However, underwater, they can be very fast, reaching speeds of up to 22 miles per hour. What a big difference!
So, who are their enemies? Land turtles do not get along very well with snakes, foxes, or jackals, while the most common predators of sea turtles are killer whales and sharks.
Oh, I forgot to mention some curious facts: turtles don’t have vocal cords, yet they can still make sounds. They also don’t have ears, but they aren’t deaf; they hear through thin flaps of skin that cover their ear bones.
Well, you’ve already learned several things about these fascinating animals. See you next time!
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