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Turtles have the following protections:
- a hard shell that is hard to bite through
- tough scales that are hard to bite through
- can hold their breath under water for a long time to avoid land predators
- can leave the water to escape water predators
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou can support the organizations that are in for protecting all the turtles from being extinct, especialy the ones for the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtles. There were only four individuals found, two died on 2006(?) and 2008 (one on each year.
so now, only two are alive...
one is 80 (female) and the other one's 100 (more than, actually) (male)
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∙ 13y agoThe turtles shell is to protect it from would-be attackers. for example, Birds of Prey like to eat turtle, but with the shell, it is protected from most of the attackers that try to eat it. however, some animals have evolved to find a way to crack a turtles shell.
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∙ 8y agoturtles have brown shells so they blend with the bottom of the pond
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∙ 13y agoWhen attacked the tortoise hides in its hard shell which does not allow the attacker to attack it.
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∙ 12y agoa tortoise will survive off vegetation and water but in the dessert they just eat plant life for food and water
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∙ 12y agoi thinks it w/ their giant shell thing...
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∙ 14y agoShell, I guess.
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∙ 15y agothe shell
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∙ 15y agoIt's shell.
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When was Domed Rodrigues giant tortoise created?
Domed Rodrigues giant tortoise was created in 1835.
Can a giant tortoise live over 150 years old?
The Giant Tortoise
What is the average life span of a giant tortoise?
the average life span of a giant tortoise is100-150 years old
What tortoise has the longest neck?
i might be wrong but...i believe it is the aldabra giant tortoise... :)
Can the average giant tortoise outlive the average human?
no
How does the Giant Otter protect itself?
it protect itself by using it's sharp claws
What are the 3 types of giant tortoises?
1. Galapagos Giant tortoise 2. Giant tortoise
Is the giant tortoise an invertebrate or vertebrate?
The giant tortoise is a vertebrate, not an invertebrate.
When was Réunion giant tortoise created?
Réunion giant tortoise was created in 1783.
When was Arnold's giant tortoise created?
Arnold's giant tortoise was created in 1982.
How do tortoise protect themselves?
The tortoise uses its shell to protect itself from any possible threat. Tortoises are well-known for their slow speed in movements.
How does the giant panda protects itself?
Giant Pandas can protect itslef by being violent. They can use there claws and their growl to defend itself.
When was Domed Mauritius giant tortoise created?
Domed Mauritius giant tortoise was created in 1873.
When was Domed Rodrigues giant tortoise created?
Domed Rodrigues giant tortoise was created in 1835.
How does the giant panda protect itself and its young from danger?
it fights back
Why is the tortoise shell rough?
To protect the tortoise.
When was Saddle-backed Mauritius giant tortoise created?
Saddle-backed Mauritius giant tortoise was created in 1873.
