According to the aquarium, the radiated tortoise exhibits a "dancing" behavior during periods of heavy rain in its native southern Madagascar, where the climate is extremely dry. If you had to walk around in a dry heat, you'd also start dancing for a little rain.

Why do radiated tortoises dance in rain?

River Grace Courtesy of River Grace Radiated tortoises make strange dancing movements in the rain that kind of looks like an attempt to avoid flash flooding in their native dry habitat of Madagascar. Studying that movement through Florida Tech university has netted the now high school freshman River Grace $25,000.

Do tortoises dance to music?

Tortoises are considered to be slow animals, so the video of it dancing surprised many. ... Swaying to the peppy music, the adorable animal shows off some hilarious dance moves.