DUNIA BINATANG - REPTIL KESAYANGAN (21/3/16) 3-2

Summary

The script discusses the behavior and life cycle of freshwater turtles, including their territorial and mating aggression, egg-laying process, and habitat preferences. It also touches on their unique respiratory adaptations for both land and water, their diet which includes pellets and natural food like small fish, and the care provided by enthusiasts like Paman Irfani. Additionally, it compares the land speed of freshwater turtles to that of land turtles, highlighting the differences in their lifestyles and survival strategies.

Takeaways

• 🐢 Conflicts among turtles can occur but are usually resolved through communication.
• 🌊 Male turtles may attack females during courtship or mating processes.
• 🏖️ Female turtles lay eggs on land in a safe place after digging a hole.
• 🐣 Turtles are oviparous, and their eggs hatch with the help of underground heat.
• 🌡️ Ideal temperature for turtle eggs to hatch is around 28 degrees Celsius.
• 🌱 Freshwater turtles are semi-aquatic, meaning they can live both in water and on land.
• 💨 They breathe using lungs but can close their nostrils to breathe through their cloaca while swimming.
• 🦵 Their limbs are designed with webbed feet for swimming and sharp claws for fast movement on land.
• 🌞 Turtles enjoy basking in the sun to warm their bodies.
• 🐢 Turtles can be aggressive when it comes to food, even towards each other.
• 🐢 There are land turtles that are also popular as pets, originating from North Africa to Europe.
• 🏃‍♂️ Despite spending more time on land, land turtles are slower than freshwater turtles.
• 🥇 In a race, freshwater turtles would win against land turtles due to their faster speed on land.

Q & A

What behavior do crayfish exhibit when they are about to mate?

Crayfish exhibit aggressive behavior during mating. Male crayfish will attack female crayfish if they resist, and if the female is defeated, it means the male can mate with her.

Where do female crayfish lay their eggs?

Female crayfish lay their eggs on land, in a safe place after digging a hole in the ground to place their eggs.

What is the role of the heat from the soil in the hatching process of crayfish eggs?

The heat from the soil helps in the hatching process of crayfish eggs. An ideal temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius is necessary for the eggs to hatch, which can take approximately 65 days if the soil temperature is stable.

How do freshwater crayfish breathe when they are in water?

Freshwater crayfish close their nostrils and breathe through the walls of their cloaca when swimming in water.

What are the characteristics of the legs of crayfish that aid in swimming and walking?

Crayfish legs are designed with flaps to help them swim, and they also have sharp claws at the end of their toes to help them walk quickly on land.

Why do crayfish bask in the sun during the day?

Crayfish bask in the sun during the day because they enjoy the warmth of the sunlight to heat their bodies.

What do crayfish eat in the wild, and how is this reflected in their care by humans?

In the wild, crayfish eat natural food such as small fish and other aquatic creatures. In human care, they are fed with pellets and sometimes live fish caught from rivers to ensure they receive natural nutrients and stay healthy.

What is the difference between the aggression level of crayfish when they are slow and when they are fast?

Crayfish are considered aggressive even when they are slow. However, when they are fast, they are more prone to attack predators or compete for mates.

What is the difference between the land and freshwater crayfish in terms of their habitat?

Land crayfish spend their entire life on land, while freshwater crayfish are semi-aquatic, meaning they live both in water and on land.

Why are freshwater crayfish faster on land compared to land crayfish?

Freshwater crayfish are faster on land because they lack the maximum protection like a hard shell or a bony plate that land crayfish have. This makes them more vulnerable to predators on land, so they have evolved to run faster.

What is the origin of the testudol crayfish species mentioned in the script?

The testudol crayfish species originate from regions including North Africa, West Asia, and Europe.