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Tortoises or land turtles are land-dwelling reptiles of the family of Testudinidae, order Testudines. Like their marine cousins, the sea turtles, tortoises are shielded from predators by a shell. The top part of the shell is the carapace, the underside is the plastron, and the two are connected by the bridge. The tortoise has both an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton. Tortoises can vary in size from a few centimeters to two meters. Tortoises tend to be diurnal animals with tendencies to be crepuscular depending on the ambient temperatures. They are generally reclusive animals.
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Is the African turtle the biggest turtle?
The biggest turtle in the world is the 1. Galapagos Tortoise 2. Aldabra Tortoise 3. Sulcatta Tortoise The biggest freshwater turtle in the world is the 1. Alligator Snapping Turtle 2. Pignose Turtle The biggest sea turtle in the world is the 1. Leatherback Turtle
Is a porpoise and a tortoise the same?
A porpoise is a dolphin and a tortoise is a turtle.
Can a giant tortoise live over 150 years old?
The Giant Tortoise
How do you care for a injured turtle whose shell has been punctured?
In 1991 our family had a tortoise and the family dog bit a hole in it's shell. Actually, two. We took the tortoise to a friend who cleaned the holes and applied plaster-of-paris. For years the tortoise had the plaster cast on it, and as the tortoise grew, pieces of the plaster would come off. All these years later, the plaster is completely gone, and the tortoise has a beautiful shell. You can't even tell that it ever had a problem. In 1991 our family had a tortoise and the family dog bit a hole in it's shell. Actually, two. We took the tortoise to a friend who cleaned the holes and applied plaster-of-paris. For years the tortoise had the plaster cast on it, and as the tortoise grew, pieces of the plaster would come off. All these years later, the plaster is completely gone, and the tortoise has a beautiful shell. You can't even tell that it ever had a problem. In 1991 our family had a tortoise and the family dog bit a hole in it's shell. Actually, two. We took the tortoise to a friend who cleaned the holes and applied plaster-of-paris. For years the tortoise had the plaster cast on it, and as the tortoise grew, pieces of the plaster would come off. All these years later, the plaster is completely gone, and the tortoise has a beautiful shell. You can't even tell that it ever had a problem.
What reptile is the only reptile with a shell?
The only reptile with a shell is the turtle. The shell is a unique feature that provides protection and support for the turtle's body. Turtles are known for their distinctive hard shells that are made up of two parts: the upper carapace and the lower plastron.
How do you tell female turtle and tortoise turtle are wife?
Look for a wedding band.
How can you tell the difference between a turtle and a tort is in picture by shell?
how can you tell the difference between a tortoise and a turtle by shell in picture
In general turtle and tortoise diet?
At pet shops they sell turtle and tortoise food.
What is the difference between a tortoises and a sea turtle?
a tortoise is smaller than a sea turtle No,a sea turtle is SMALLER than a tortoise
Is the African turtle the biggest turtle?
The biggest turtle in the world is the 1. Galapagos Tortoise 2. Aldabra Tortoise 3. Sulcatta Tortoise The biggest freshwater turtle in the world is the 1. Alligator Snapping Turtle 2. Pignose Turtle The biggest sea turtle in the world is the 1. Leatherback Turtle
What is the differences between the turtle and tortoise limbs?
The difference is that turtle limbs are made for swimming and tortoise limbs are not.
Is a porpoise and a tortoise the same?
A porpoise is a dolphin and a tortoise is a turtle.
What is the name for the turtle?
tortoise
What is a water tortoise?
a turtle.
How are turtle different from a tortoise?
A turtle has to be wet most of the time but a tortoise can be out of water for along time like for hibernation.
Who live more than 100 years turtle or tortoise?
Tortoise
Is a gian tortoise a amphibian?
No, a giant tortoise is a turtle, and turtles are reptiles.
