Turtles and Tortoises

A tortoise moves by using its four legs to walk slowly on land. They are not known for their speed, so they typically move at a slow and steady pace. Tortoises also have a protective shell that they can retract into for safety.

The bog turtle was listed as a federally threatened species in 1997. It was also designated as endangered in states like New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania around the same time due to habitat loss, poaching, and other threats.

Actually yes. While the chickens body is covered with feathers, the legs are scaled just as their ansestors were. If you look at a roosters legs you will see fine scales. Many breeds also have scaling around the beak.

Turtles have a far greater sense of smell than even the famed bloodhound. Every sense of the turtle is beyond the capacity of any other animal on the planet.

However, turtles cannot hear very well as they are missing an eardrum.

I have just discovered this while playing with security cam. Focused it on turtles in pond. (see what they really do when im not watching.) Ends up Doing what I would figure... Bask in SUN!!! about every 20-30 min. do lap around pond then back to there ROCK. When they would come back up on to land they would actually SNIFF like a dog does. Never noticed it before but they will have there heads up, way up, and I noticed there noses SNIFFING. They seem to get a lot from sniffing cuz they would do it for minutes at a time. never really thought about them smelling.

By the way, cant figure out how they KNOW when Im watching them on CAM. As soon as view cam. They would get abit jumpy or edgie and even look straight in to cam. sometimes jump off sometimes just look a bit annoyed and keep an eye on me.

Just something I've observed..

They make them when inside the egg so they have them at birth.

A turtle's shell is really a hard covering over their ribs. It's a myth that turtles can come out of their shells or that turtles shed their shells when they get bigger and then find new ones. A turtles shell grows along with the turtle.

No, turtles and tortoises are distinct groups of animals. Turtles typically live in water and have webbed feet for swimming, while tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles with feet adapted for walking on land.

Freshwater turtles typically have a streamlined shell, webbed feet for swimming, and a long neck for reaching food underwater. They come in various colors and patterns depending on the species, but commonly have a brown or green shell with lighter markings. Their eyes are typically positioned on the sides of their head.

The alligator snapping turtle is often considered one of the most dangerous turtle species due to its powerful jaws and aggressive nature. However, it is important to note that turtles are generally not aggressive towards humans unless provoked.

A ritualized courtship is followed by male turtles. Depending on their species, some may nip at the female's shell or neck, bob their heads over the female's head, or vibrate their front claws against the female's head. Female turtles not wishing to mate may pull into their shells or try to escape.

Desert tortoises spend much of their lives underground in burrows.

The tortoise you are referring to is likely the Texas tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri). They have a dark brown to black shell with yellow or red markings on the scutes, giving them a spotted appearance. Texas tortoises are native to southern Texas and northern Mexico.

Yes. Note that tortoises should not be confused with turtles, which normally look very similar but spend their entire life in the water except when finding their way to the sea when born and when females briefly come ashore to lay their eggs and bury their eggs in sand, whereas tortoises spend their entire life on land and land only and lay their eggs in soft, smooth dirt.

Unlike other reptiles, turtles have a bony shell that protects their bodies. Additionally, turtles are distinctive in that their ribs are fused to their shell, a feature not seen in other reptiles. Turtles are also unique in their ability to retract their head and limbs into their shell for protection.

Mating season for turtles generally occurs in the spring and early summer, varying depending on the species and location. Most turtles tend to mate in the warmer months when they are more active and conditions are favorable for nesting and egg incubation.

Wild turtles should be left in their natural habitat. Keeping a wild turtle as a pet can disrupt their natural behaviors and may also be illegal in some areas. It's best to admire them from a distance and allow them to live freely in their natural environment.

Mice, birds, deer, geese, lions, and bears eat them.

Giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands can live over 100 years, with some individuals reaching 150 years old. The age of the turtles on the islands varies depending on the species and individual, but many are long-lived animals.

Turtles swimming nonchalantly, they push everything unwanted away, like old ladies with determined elbows to reach their favourite sunning place languorous Buddha eyes, upraised heads baking hard their water-wrinkled skin when I'm not looking, will they remove their shells, stand up, and do a little dance?

Turtles like to hang out by the water's edge,where it's very damp so they won't dry up.If you live near any woodland,it would be a good idea to check under leaves and see if they are hanging around in the shade (they like shady spots too).But be careful if your checking under leaves.(It might not be a turtle!) Turtles are most likely to be at the edge of woodland on sunny days.They can't dry up or they will die from not having moisture in their bodies.

Baby aquatic turtles can be fed a diet of commercial turtle pellets, dried shrimp, bloodworms, and small pieces of fish or vegetables. It is important to offer a varied diet to ensure they receive all the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong. Additionally, always remember to provide them with clean, fresh water for drinking and swimming.

The scientific term for turtle is Terrapene Carolina. Turtles belong to the reptilia class and have been on Earth for approximately 220 million years.

Yes, some species of turtles have been observed to change gender, a phenomenon known as "temperature-dependent sex determination". In these species, the temperature during incubation can influence the sex of the hatchlings. However, once a turtle has developed into a male or female, it typically does not change gender.

The word Genus means species. It is not a particular type of turtle. The earliest known turtles were discovered 220 million years ago.

They sleep all of the time. During the day or night, they sleep as they please. They are light sleepers.