The Turtle that Dances for Worms | Wild Critters USA

25m 47s

Did you know wood turtles stomp a secret rain dance to trick worms out of the ground?! In this episode of the Wild Critters series on Orbit, families join turtle scientist Chris Polinsky from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to explore the wild life of wood turtles. Perfect for curious kids ages 3-11 and their families.

Aired: 08/18/26

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