They close their eyes at different times so that predators can't attack them when they can't see.
They close their eyes at different times so that predators can't attack them when they can't see.
The patterns are kind of like fingerprints. There might be similar ones within a species, but if you look close enough they're actually quite different.
Box turtles can close their shells tortoises can't.
Yes. Interbreeding between different subspecies is quite possible, such as red-eared sliders and yellow-bellied sliders, or Eastern box turtles and Ornate box turtles. Different species within the same genera is also possible, but the offspring are usually infertile. In very rare circumstances, two animals from different genera can interbreed, but they usually share a close evolutionary history.
They can.
No. Box turtles are complete land turtles and spend most of their time on land or soaking in a shallow water dish. Yellow Belly Sliders need a pond or large aquarium with a basking spot and UVB bulb. The two turtles housing needs are completely different and should not be mixed, So, the answer to your question is, No. Yellow Bellied Sliders and Box Turtles can NOT be housed together.
Box turtles are omnivores.
No, box turtles are reptiles.
No ornate box turtles are not aquatic turtles. They are usually found in grasslands
Box turtles love tomatoes.
box turtles eat dandelions
Box turtles are easily recognized by their box-like shells. Because of the box-like structure, the turtle is able to fit completely inside its shell.