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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.
What observations did Charles Darwin make about Galapagos tortoises?
turtles have shells....
Why is the giant turtle endangered?
Giant tortoises are often hunted for their shells.
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.
Are turtles and tortoises the same thing?
No, turtles and tortoises are not the same thing. Turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic reptiles with flat, streamlined shells for swimming, while tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles with domed shells designed for protection.
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.
Do people paint names on tortoises shells?
YES! i strongly recomend you try this as it is very amusing.
