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Turtles have fins and tortoises have claws
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What are examples of testudines?
Turtles and Tortises
Does the galapagoes tortise live on land or water or both?
tortises are like turtles only that they are far more restricted to land than turtles
How long can sea turtles hold there breath for?
i dont know or care
Do green sea turtles have camouflage?
no they dont have any camouflage of their enviroment
Were do turtles sleep?
well since sea turtles rarely sleep they really dont but if they do they will sleep on a nearby beach
What does a giant tortise do for shelter?
Giant tortises are just like regular turtles, they all use their shells for protection and shelter.
How do turtles communicate?
i only know how tortises communicate. i don`t know if all turtles do it the same way. they shake their head up and down slowly. hope i helped!
What are the the sea largest sea turtles?
The largest sea turtles are the leatherbacks
How much space do sea turtles need?
apperintly u dont now it is 10ft
Do land turtles need water?
yes. here are tips. land turtles are called tortises. water turtles are called aquatic turtles. now, compare a Russian tortise to the common kept slider. if you do know what they look like, picture them. think. what are there differences? tortises do not like to swim. sliders like to swim. tortises live on just land. sliders live on land and in water. look up thease 2 species on the internet. you will learn more.
What are facts about turtles?
Sea turtles are magnificent creatures that can be on land and in water. Sea turtles like regular turtles have a rock hard shell. Sea turtles are Turtles found in all the world's oceans except the Arctic Ocean. There are seven living species of sea turtles: Flatback, green sea turtle, Hawksbill, Kemp's Ridley, Leatherback, Loggerhead, and Olive Ridley. Sea turtles spend almost all their lives In water but must breathe air for the oxygen needed to meet the demands of vigorous activity. With a single explosive exhalation and rapid inhalation, sea turtles can quickly replace the air in their lungs. The lungs are adapted to permit a rapid exchange of oxygen and to prevent gasses from being trapped during deep dives. The blood of sea turtles can deliver oxygen efficiently to body tissues even at the pressures encountered during diving. During routine activity green and loggerhead turtles dive for about 4 to 5 minutes and surface to breathe for 1 to 3 seconds.there are 7 different species of turtles around the world. turtles can live over 40 years old. female turtles are known to lay there eggs at the same beach where they where born. turtles age usually ranges from 150 to 200 years of age. the live a long life. Land turtles are called tortises land turtles live in small sandy caves or holes. sea turtles eat sea grass and algae
Do sea turtles or land turtles have sronger shells?
sea turtles
