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What is the difference between turtles and tortoises?
While similar (both have shells) the tortoise lives on land, and is a herbivore. The turtle lives in water, and is an omnivore. They can be distinguished by the shape of their shells- turtles are streamlined for swimming and diving, tortoises are dome shaped.
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.
Are all turtles tortoises?
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.
How did the galapagos islands get their name?
The Galapagos Islands got their name from the Giant Tortoises that live there. These tortoises were baptized by the Spaniards in the 16th century as Galapago.
What is the coldest temperature can desert tortoises live in?
I am not sure but i think near the 40s or 50s digarees
Do tortoise live in a coral reef?
No. Tortoises live in either deserts or on islands, but no tortoises live in coral reefs.
Do tortoises live on its on are with others?
on its own
Do tortoises like to live with another tortoise?
Yes they normally like other tortoises company
Can tortoises live entirely in water?
No ! Tortoises are LAND dwellers - only seeking out water to drink !
Difference between tortoise and turtle?
Turtles live in or near to water while tortoises live on dry land.
How long do leopard tortoises live for?
They live for about 80 years
What turtles live on just land?
Tortoises belong to the family, Testudinidae, of land-dwelling turtles in the order Testudines. Despite popular belief, than turtles live in the sea, and tortoises live on land, tortoises are in fact turtles. They are not a separate group.
What ecosystem do Russian tortoises live in?
russia :)
Advantages of having Tortoises?
They live longer
Can Russian tortoises live toghether?
Yes
Where does a Herman turtle live?
In Turtles and Tortoises
Can giant tortoises live in Arizona?
Yes
