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Are Tortoises and turtles endothermic?
No, tortoises and turtles are ectothermic, which means they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. They are unable to produce their own body heat like endothermic animals such as mammals.
Do any animals eat tortoises?
obviously, so coyotes, and im not sure but maybe even bobcats...... : )
Is a tortoise a mammal?
No, a tortoise is not a mammal. It is a reptile, characterized by its hard shell, cold blooded nature, and laying of eggs for reproduction. Mammals, on the other hand, give birth to live young and have hair or fur on their bodies.
Do turtles and tortoises have the same DNA?
Turtles and Tortoises have highly similar DNA, as tortoises are a subgroup of turtles.
A reptile with a hard shell that lives on land?
An example of a reptile with a hard shell that lives on land is a tortoise. Tortoises have a thick, hard shell which provides protection from predators while they move on land. They are typically herbivores and are known for their longevity.
Are Tortoises and turtles endothermic?
No, tortoises and turtles are ectothermic, which means they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. They are unable to produce their own body heat like endothermic animals such as mammals.
How long a giant tortoise baby be in the womb?
Giant tortoises are not mammals and do not give live birth like humans. Instead, female tortoises lay two to sixteen eggs, which eventually hatch after one hundred and thirty days.
Do any animals eat tortoises?
obviously, so coyotes, and im not sure but maybe even bobcats...... : )
Is a tortoise a mammal?
No, a tortoise is not a mammal. It is a reptile, characterized by its hard shell, cold blooded nature, and laying of eggs for reproduction. Mammals, on the other hand, give birth to live young and have hair or fur on their bodies.
What are some animals that live in the desert and are herbivores?
Insects would top the list of plant eaters in the desert. Add to that tortoises, rabbits, hares, squirrels and other small mammals, hoofed mammals such as deer, sheep and antelope, javelinas and other wild pig- like mammals, some birds, etc.
Can you get tortoises for cheap?
no tortoises are veryy exspensive
What do tortoises drink?
Tortoises drink water.
Is tortoise belong to the family of reptiles?
Tortoises are probably about as closely related to snakes as you are to a squirrel. :) They are both reptiles (just as you and a squirrel are both mammals), but tortoises are a very old kind of reptile, and snakes are the newest kind of reptile. Snakes are more closely related to lizards--but still not all that closely related.
Do turtles and tortoises have the same DNA?
Turtles and Tortoises have highly similar DNA, as tortoises are a subgroup of turtles.
Are desert tortoises nocturnal?
No, desert tortoises are diurnal.
Are tortoises endangered animals?
Yes, tortoises are endangered animals
Do desert tortoises chew?
Genius, all tortoises chew.
