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Yes, tortoises' shells do grow. They don't go looking for an abandoned larger shell as they grow, like some sea creatures do. Their shells are attached to their spines.
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∙ 11y agoThey are born in a shell but no they cant grow in one because sea turtles cant go back in their shells
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Do turtles lose their shells?
Tortoises do not shed their shells because the shell is part of their body. With proper UVB lighting the shell will grow normally and adjust to the tortoises size.
What is unique about the Galapagos tortoises?
their shells
What is the difference between box turtes and tortoises?
Box turtles can close their shells tortoises can't.
Does a snake pull back head into shell?
No. Snakes do not have shells. Some turtles and tortoises can retreat into their shells.
Do baby desert tortoises have soft shells?
Yes, when they first hatch the shells are quite soft and flexible.
When is a turtle a tortoise?
Turtles are aquatic with webbed feet and flatter shells, tortoises are always on land with flat club-like feet and high shells. Tortoises generally live longer too.
Why is the giant turtle endangered?
Giant tortoises are often hunted for their shells.
What observations did Charles Darwin make about Galapagos tortoises?
turtles have shells....
What is the difference between turtles and tortoises?
While similar (both have shells) the tortoise lives on land, and is a herbivore. The turtle lives in water, and is an omnivore. They can be distinguished by the shape of their shells- turtles are streamlined for swimming and diving, tortoises are dome shaped.
Why do turtles lives up to 500 years?
I think that tortoises live a longer life is because they have hard shells to protect them. We don't have hard shells attatched to our bodies sowe don't live as long as turtles or tortoises.
Creature that has shell?
Many molluscs, such as snails, and also creatures like turtles and tortoises have shells.
Do people paint names on tortoises shells?
YES! i strongly recomend you try this as it is very amusing.
