In Marine Iguana Hatchlings vs. Racer Snakes, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the dramatic and high-stakes journey of marine iguana hatchlings as they emerge from their nests on the Galápagos Islands. With racer snakes lying in wait, the hatchlings must rely on their instincts and speed to evade capture and reach the safety of the rocky shoreline. This video is excerpted from Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells how marine iguanas survive on a young, volcanic island in the Galápagos. These unique reptiles have adapted to graze on underwater algae, a critical food source in this challenging environment. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Meet one of the world's strangest reptiles — the seagoing iguana! First watch Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos Quiz, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough explains how these unique lizards have adapted to graze on underwater algae, a critical food source on this young, volcanic island in the Galápagos.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In Marine Iguana Hatchlings vs. Racer Snakes, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the dramatic and high-stakes journey of marine iguana hatchlings as they emerge from their nests on the Galápagos Islands. With racer snakes lying in wait, the hatchlings must rely on their instincts and speed to evade capture and reach the safety of the rocky shoreline. This video is excerpted from Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells how marine iguanas survive on a young, volcanic island in the Galápagos. These unique reptiles have adapted to graze on underwater algae, a critical food source in this challenging environment. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Meet one of the world's strangest reptiles — the seagoing iguana! First watch Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos Quiz, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough explains how these unique lizards have adapted to graze on underwater algae, a critical food source on this young, volcanic island in the Galápagos.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!