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How do tortoises move?
Tortoises move by using all four legs to walk on land. They have a slow and steady gait with legs that are adapted for walking on land rather than swimming. Tortoises are not agile creatures and may take their time to navigate their environment.
Do a tortoises shell cover its body?
Yes, tortoises can withdraw their head and legs so they are entirely inside their shell.
Are the legs and faces of tortoises slimy?
not by itself, but they can be messy eaters.
Should tortoises back legs go white for the winter?
Yes
Are tortoises amphibians?
No, tortoises are reptiles. They are cold-blooded, have four legs, and lay amniotic eggs.
Are there bones in a tortoise's legs?
Yes, tortoises have a bony skeleton throughout their body.
Where is a male tortoises sexual organ?
Anatomy is important, especially when trying to find the sex or gender of a pet. The male tortoises sex organ can be found down between it's rear legs.
A cool fact about gopher tortoises?
An interesting fact about gopher tortoises is that these animals have front legs that are shovel-like and used for burrowing or digging. The burrow of a gopher tortoise can be 10 feet deep. This animal can live up to 60 years.
Can all turtles pull their head legs and tail inside their shell?
No
How does tortoises use their body covering?
When a predator tries to eat them, they withdraw their legs, tail, and head into their shell. While hiking, I have found desert tortoises that had been turned upside down and left for dead. I always turn them right-side up again.
What is the difference between a snail and a tortoise?
The main difference is that snails are mollusks with shells, while tortoises are reptiles with shells. Snails have soft bodies and move by sliding on a single muscular foot, whereas tortoises have hard shells and crawl using their legs. Snails are usually aquatic or terrestrial, while tortoises are exclusively terrestrial.
What organs for movement of reptile?
Terrestrial and arboreal reptiles like tortoises and lizards use their legs to crawl around. Aquatic turtles use their legs to swim and crocodilians use their tails and legs to propel themselves. Snakes use their backbones and muscles to swim, slither and burrow.
