We Went Inside a Turtle Burrow I This Turtle Saves 350 Species From Wildfires
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- Опубликовано: 22 апр 2021
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The longleaf pine forests of Georgia, USA, are one of the most diverse habitats in North America. One inhabitant is the gopher tortoise, who provides an unusual community service for fellow residents. When fire comes to the forest, his sandy burrow is a safe haven. But can all the different species that live here escape the flames together?
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Re-Edit: Katrin Blaß
Narrator: Sophie Kozeluh
Sound Design: Stefan Fiedler
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DID you burn intentionaly Green grass to make the scenario ?? Green grass are burning at 1:11 .. are you serious ? and all footages of the turtle burow are FAKE and the same , at 0:10 and SAME at 1:48 and again at 2:59 ... we see that the burrow is really small and look like a garden or fake .. Not a burnin forest at all
Turtle : “It ain’t much but it’s honest work”
It is much
Beautiful words
His heart is in the right place.
😅😂😂😂
Nifty smith i suppose?
I will never feel so important in my life...
My dude saves hundreds of species on the regular...
I do don't I?
And he's not arrogant about.
Good 👍 turtle 🐢..☮️🖖
My man carries the whole forest on his shell..
@@F6FHELLCAT12 that must be a legendary super turtle 🐢.. that live for millions of years.. aww man I can't even carrying my own shell.. and won't live that long what chance do I have..😭😭🍷🥴
NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES.
SOME WEAR SHELLS. 🐢
Shells are the OG capes.
Heroes in a half-shell!
@@jazzb3371 Turtle power
COWABUNGA
Master oogway
Shout out to the cameraman for squeezing in the burrow to get us this amazing footage
Thank you. I went on a diet and shaved my eyebrows.
Wonder is it a snake robot?
LOL 😂 imagine a giant human cameraman squeezing its way in that burrow! What a sight!
Probably a spy snake huh...
Nice pfp
With 35 burrows per turtle, it’s really making a difference for the survival of other species. Amazing!
Tortoise*
@@randomcommenter7170 All tortoises are turtles
@@Hallands. for me turtle and tortoise is same until i know which one not good at swimming
All turtles are tortoises (“
@@satukayu4706 tortoise have a more round shell and turtle are flat like pancakes and they have feet that have a sort of web in the middle of their claws and that helps them swim
Gopher tortoise: *digs burrows*
Every small animal in the area:
*”it’s free real estate”*
Coz they animals. Not humans who will destroy human life just to hold on to something they can do without in an emergency
Wha?
@@Outrageousfirevulture humans created nuclear weapon but mouse didn't created mouse trap (not my word )
@@murder1625 ok?
Murder 16 thats because they are able to kill each other without the need of weaponry
The fact that this 1 tortoise, who digs burrows for itself, helps out hundreds of species around him. Gopher tortoises are by far my favorite species we have down in florida
TierZoo be like: This playerbase helps out other players from the naturally occuring server resets (The forest fires) Gopher Tortoise mains also have a very tough shell which protects them from predators, Gopher tortoise mains also dont mind fellow players in their burrows, Gopher tortoise mains make for a great support class in this type of biome (The pine forest)
Jokes aside these tortoises have probably saved hundreds of thousands of other animals
I love them and it makes me sad to see them dead on the side of the road. Please be careful guys.
@@gielxhedrick88 I really like how he explains it is funny to watch yet informative.
@@Agent-57 ikr
I dunno. The species called "Florida man" never cease to amuse me.
"He is a vegetarian so he is no threat for his guests"
The sentence that makes me feel like a cannibal who secretly cooks his friends visiting him.
This comment becomes normal to you if watch enough ctop
Being a vegetarian is key
@Andrew Colin what the fak
@@erdalyaman3174 ctop????
@@sightorvision you watch ctop too?
Thanks Mr.Tortoise, you save my fav camera-man 😭
S/He is immortal tho
Mr Tortoise Should have been given 1 million treats
Snake: thanks buddy, for the easy mice and frog buffet 😜
Tortoise : u welcome
Hahahaha 😂
@@azmanabas8425 😂😆😂
2:58 Tortoise: "Come, my fellow animals, to my humble abode. Where it will keep you safe, free from the dangers of the raging fire. Just, be careful of the snake, he too is welcome."
Come child come
stay a while and listen
🤣😄
Sounds like something Master Oogway would say.
Come my friends, to my home. Where all shall find safety. Wait a bit while I make tea and crumpets.
Tortoise walking casually by a inferno: "such a lovely day"
That's the equivalent of being a healer in your group. Without you everyone DIES
Like a sheild character
I dont need a healer I have Hp absorb on my weapons
He's more like a tank that everyone hides behind for safety from taking fire
Not necessarily. They can have their own medical amenities and be good enough to pull it off themselves.
Tree dwellers?
@@andrewgodly5739 key word you missed, equivalent.
The fact that the pine trees evolved to be fire resistant still breaks my brain. Nature is weird in the most amazing ways!
Pine forests are like regular forests... except dosed in gasoline.
So happy to see some love for the longleaf pine and gopher tortoise. You could mention the indigo snakes too they love old burrows
The assumption that they evolved is the problem what about a Designer every thing on the planet is by design by God
@@laurencew5220 please study some biology...
@@laurencew5220 Whataboutism and assumptions from you
I am so proud of my friend tortoise🐢 that he doesn't even hesitate to take all the other species in his home
The beetle is the only real pal.
@@personnpc590 Yea at least the beetle pays its dues.
The entire duration of the video all I imagine is a tortise wearing an emergancy uniform and standing at the enterance of one of dozens of burrows, slapping different animals on their backs while screaming "GO, GO, GO! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!"
I picture this too haha
I can see the tortoise wearing a bright, reflective vest so other animals can spot him
🤣🤣 that is such a sweet image
I love it!
tortoise be like: WTF is this camera inside my house?
Beetles, snakes, frogs, mice.
What a camera gonna put him out?
Pretty accepting dude.
What do you mean he invited the camera man in
if it wasnt for that tortoise the cameraman would be burnt to a crisp
1:35 Tortoise noted the camera is moving.... but tortoise be like....peace is i mediation peace everyone will be temporarily saved themselve from fire burning....
The mouse is the cameraman
HES MASTER OOGWAY
“You saved me... why?”
“Mmm,burrow”
Is he using skadoosh?
"There are no accidents " -Gopher Turtle
But oogway wore no pants
Snake: you aight with me, tortoise.
Tortoise: remember the truce.
“How This Tutle Save 350 Species from Wildfires”
My first thought; Blastoise
Its really impressive how u guys made those amazing shots inside the burrow. 🥺
@Andrew Colin lol
@Andrew Colin And we're supposed to believe you because..?
It's a CGI,is not real.
@ConGamer Plays yes!! Hes mongryong from 'assorted wildness' 🛐
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And apparently this tortoise saves a camera man as well.
What an adorable tortoise 🐢🐢
It truly is 🐢
Its cool how the rattlesnake turned into a completely different snake when it went underground. Incredible
That's an eel dude, what are you talking about?
Snakes don't attack just because only if threatened or hungry, if its well fed it can probably share the hole with a lot of mice.
And unless something like pokes it or scares it it's going to be chill.
Like this isn't some super in tune with nature knowledge just basic biology most things are cool if not bothered and will leave others alone
Franklin all grown up
Turtle: This is my home
Every animal in 5km radius: *Our* home
If only people could learn to get along like this, in times of crisis, things would be great. Be a gopher tortoise y’all!
yea..we all seen how human behaves in crisis.. fighting for toilet paper too... there is no humanity among humans.. please don't compare us with those amazing creatures and bring down their stature..
@@Straightforward786 You should probably watch more than just news, only the bad stuff are talked about more because fear sells more.
@@resilientlemon1302 there is no need of news channels to see the truth..just observe your surroundings..i watch the news channels to the least..unless it gets recommended in my homepage..but i have seen people in direct who have done shopping like crazy asses thinking there is no tomorrow and grabbing whatever they can get without even having a second thought will i use this one or will it not be more than sufficient for me or like if i leave it here it will be useful for someone who actually needs it.. humans had grown to that point where they just think the more you have the more you can be safe and happy .
@@Straightforward786 I have observed my surroundings and have seen the opposite more.
Humans are capable of immense kindness and cooperation just as much as the greed driven destruction.
It's easy to focus on the bad things, because those are what need to be improved.
But it's also good to realise the good done around, which is often overlooked and underappreciated until they are gone.
@@resilientlemon1302 don't bother arguing. Hes another one of those human bad type of people
Thank you for your heroic service mr. Gopher tortoise
Kudos!
Great video! Walmart use to build stores right on top of their burrows in Florida until a law was passed thanks to some activists that required them to be relocated before hand
Definitely the definition of “it ain’t much, but it’s honest work.”
Another reason to love turtles/tortoises 🐢
That is true! 🐢
Love this Story ❤️
Thanks for always supporting us! ❤️
And that's how a ecosystem works. So perfect and yet so fragile.
Basically turtles are very helpful animal,and can even save the lives of many different animals without even knowing it.
Also this was a nice Terra Matter video.
They're amazing animals and as you've already said, they save many other animals without even knowing, that's pretty cool!
Thanks for watching! 🤗
😡 These animals are NOT turtles They are tortoises. The distinction here is that turtles can swim, but tortoises cannot.
I know but who cares bro,you just mad.
Anyone gonna mention the eel at 0:16?
@@Hammondish no nobody’s going to cuz it wasn’t an eel😐
He was taking notes from Noah while he was onboard.
Probably taught Noah.
Lol.
Noah!
The folklore of turtles really lives up to the real thing
I always assumed they dug just one hole and lived in it, but they actually make many different ones on the regular. And that would be so for every Gopher Tortoise living around.
That's very interesting, and definitely deserving of its heroic reputation basically making safehouses/shelters all over the place.
I assume that because they move so slowly they never want to be too far from a burrow at any time.
Hence multiple holes scattered all over their territory
Because always better have a backup plan
Looks like he spreads the sand and soil around the entrance that proably helps keep the fire from burting right up to it
What a great visuals....
Great job Terra Mater 👍🏻👍🏻
In California, because they don't allow occasional undergrowth fires, you get years and years of undergrowth build-up which leads to extremely destructive fires.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. We're not sure of the last part.
@@nunyabiznes33 sometimes doing something that seems helpful leads to more pain and suffering that what the last part refers to. They claim that controlled forest fires are bad for the environment and global warming but fail to realize the environment evolved alongside fire and now depends on it to rejuvenate. When you don’t burn certain sections each year in controlled burns, all the under brush collects and turns into a ticking time bomb. At that point the forest has enough flammable material to burn hotter and longer
@@jorgeregueiro8489 Indeed, and many forests require the nitrogen rich soil that comes after a forest fire for new tree growth.
@@n3tw0rk_n3k0 MANY tree species depend much more fundamentally than soil enrichment, they can't even germinate without fire including our beloved redwoods (Giant Seqoias).
Stymie exurban development and allow for some thinning of the forest. Those steps will go a long way and become increasingly important as the climate there warms and gets drier.
I appreciate you filming animals and spreading awareness
Turtle walk like big boss in middle of wild..
All spcie watching
Hes my HERO ..
This video is why you guys are my new fave channel! Great job! Fascinating video and great camera and voice work!
George the gopher tortoise: aight y'all can stay, but no drinking, having sex in my room, no making a mess while you're eating that includes you Mr.rattles, and DO NOT GO IN THAT ROOM!!! Understood? Good.
What about crapping in the halls?
@@fastfirefox1475 the janitor(beetle) has it handled
Master Oogway is more than just a master, a teacher, a mentor, he is hope it self..
Imagine being a turtle vibing and running and then u feel a loong snake in the back...
It's notorious the attention to make the video comprehensible for people learning english and I really appreciate it. Thank you for the great content!
A turtle saves 350 species that turtles a legend , Claps for the turtle 👏👏👏. Salute him .
Applause for so much turtle power! 👏🏽🐢
agreed 👏👏👏👏
That's a tortoise I think
@@VinodKumar-ru7cs well maybe but tortoises tent to have longer necks
@@TheBigRhino it's not about neck it's about legs and flippers
“He’s no threat to his guests”
*almost squashes frog
It's giving me the vibe of a children's story like Peter Rabbit. this whole community of animals, all working together to stay safe during a fire and the old tortoise has glasses and probably a walking stick and tells the little mice and frogs stories. the snakes and other predators are really sly but cant do anything under the tortoise's watchful eye, he's giving them shelter anyways to they begrudgingly comply. They all somehow become friends after living as roommates in the burrow :3 a tiny animal hotel.
Edit: I just realised I rhymed sly, eye and comply, unintentional lmao-
This is so cool. I am from Georgia and never knew this about our local wildlife.
Came here from PBS Eons and now I'm more than happy to subscribe you fellas !
This is how human should live on earth with other animals...
In a burrow?
@@buttervlies No..but with helpful approch toward it..
It’s not like it tries to help others it’s just not violent and doesn’t need to be
@@kishan44 ?? We already did.
@@jonathanfigueroa1308 its like to correlation for survival not rivals...
This is lovely. That tortoise is so cute and badass. He's now my new spirit animal.
Amazing!! Thank you for this
Just how was this filmed?! Absolutely incredible stuff terra matter
Step one - find a tortoise.
Step two - start a fire.
Step three - get in burrow.
Stop four - film it all.
I am always amazed by the efforts you guys put to bring us these amazing videos, that must be hot in there in a fire.
cinematography is just Top Notch... and the stories are awesome...
0:12 Tortoise: "This camera is blocking my burrow!"
thank you gopher tortoises
Now imagine someone wanting that tortoise just for a delicacy. The tortoise goes, so do these species with it.
Very interesting. Thanks all behind this unique video.
Whoa, this is nice.
Keep uploading such informative videos!
We are really glad you liked it 😊🐢
That key stone species is the KEY to those animals survival
True that, the tortoise is doing an amazing job!
@@terramater thx for the amazing work
Voted for you! Webby Awards!! Best of luck.... also great content as always!!
Awesome, thanks a lot! ❤️
Happy to have such an amazing community! 🤗
@jeanferdi they have pinned a link visit that
I love how the tortoise just walks by the fire like "yep, another tuesday for me"
Crazy stuff. Highly informative video!
Tortoise says-
Keep calm and Carry On!
🎵 Heroes in a half shell, Turtle power!🎵
😂 Love it! ❤
I love your productions Terra Mater!
Thank you so much Ivan for your kind words! 😊 We are happy to hear that!
Wow this was a lot cooler than I was expecting.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it that much 😊🐢
This channel has interesting facts that I mostly never knew. I always learn something new from it. Keep up the good work.
0:26 Please, this sound effect makes my heart skip a beat.
Literally a hero in a half shelf with real turtle power
Awesome vid, super short tho but being super cute compensated. Nice narrating voice too.
Hope the cameraman called the firefighters after they set a fire to record this video XD
Wildfires are increasing with each passing year. Also I gave my vote you good luck.
It's because people are preventing it naturally
@@crispysatyr0355 yeah southern pine forests are dying out because people are preventing them from burning (also development). If you’ve never been to Johnathan Dickinson State Park down in Florida, you should check it out. It’s quite beautiful and there is a lot of cute tortoises roaming around
@@colatf2 I'm from Australia, I really would rather not travel to the US anytime.
I remember in a history class that in some places, Native Americans are the ones who burn the shrubbery to help the forest, but it became illegal.
@@crispysatyr0355 Yeah, in the 20th century people thought that fire was a horrible thing that should be stopped and prevented at all costs. That's why California is having terrible fires, they aren't safely burning areas prone to fires. Us whites think we are so damn smart, but we really aren't. The natives knew how to exploit the land without hurting it and we thought we knew better. Damn Anglo-Saxons
many forests require the nitrogen rich soil that comes after a forest fire for new tree growth.
That's a great lesson for humanity . Open your mind for everyone regardless of faith,colour,race etc
When I was graduating from English language, I had Enviromental disasters as question. So I spoke about this documentary and they were very suprised. I am very glad to this document. Thumbs up !
"The forest is burning, hurry neighbors! Go to Mr. Shelldon's houses!!!"
Good one 😊
There is also 1 more thing in the hole, your camera
Amazing work on the camera crew the dedication setting the forest on fire just so we get to learn from it.
I'm from the deep South and never knew about this. Thank you for posting!
I love house-making/digging animals! Their homes are always a haven to so many other animals!
Here in the Netherlands we have bunnies in the 'duingebieden' which burrow ofc. But there are a type of goose we call 'Bergeend' in english they are called the common shelduck. Which use their burrows once they are gone.
although this tortoise has a lot of interesting roommates for sure :D
When you realise The Animals are more organised than Humans ❤
Ants are more organized than humans.
0:47 "fire is how the habitat renews" amazing
many forests require the nitrogen rich soil that comes after a forest fire for new tree growth.
The tortoise is like those old nice grandpas and grandmas that is always friendly to you
Dad: the teenage mutant ninja turtles arnt real they arnt going to save you. You gotta be able to defend yourself.
Me: then explain this.
That´s really a nice thought 😊🐢they are real heroes
"Tortoise is luckily a vegetarian so the frog has nothing to fear."
Meanwhile all the plants burn in a fire
Tortoise: I have nothing to eat
*Looks at frog in its burrow *
Frog: *chuckles * I'm in danger
Amazing camera view point
This tortoise take real estate development construction business to a whole new level.
How do you guys even get these camera angles, I am in shock.
I'm guessing they put one in the hole?
Idk all i know is i am NOT going to run through a fire to film an animal underground!
So, Franklin, the turtle is the community hero in this flammable habitat
I barely get to see any animal vids based in my home state! Amazing!
We have so many more videos about all the amazing animal on our planet - check them out 😉
Now that's a hero in a half shell. Turtle power!
2:57 isn’t “vegetarian” applicable to humans only since it is a choice?
Maybe because some turtles are carnivors?
@Bee Kay have you asked him how he likes his fried snake?
I’m wondering how you shot this scene from this angle 3:04
Clips like those are often done in captivity, let's say they make a huge glas box full of compacted dirt then the tortoise digs in there and they get the footage. I've seen it done with other animals.
@@Zantides Thx! Didn’t know that!
That how it’s gonna do the trick
Survival of the fittest: my environmental pressures will destroy you!
Tortoise: *we don’t do that here.*
How wholesome is this?! Go gopher tortoise!!!!!