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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.
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.
Where can you find a desert tortoise?
They live in tanks, they have to have lots of space to swim around, more space than a goldfish.
In which two countries can wild giant tortoises be found?
They can be found now in Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion, the Galapagos, Sulawesi, Timor, Flores, and Java
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.
Do desert tortoises live alone?
Except for a brief courtship and mating period, desert tortoises are solitary animals.
Can a desert tortoise live in the desert?
Of Course! They are not just called Desert Tortoises for nothing!
In what desert do you find the desert tortoise?
The desert tortoise is found primarily in the Sonoran Desert and Mojave Desert.
Do desert tortoises live in Sacramento?
No, the desert tortoise is found in southeastern California only.
What is the coldest temperature that bass can live in?
mid thirties is the coldest they can tolerate.
Do all turtles live by the water?
No some are desert tortoises and such, so not all turtles live by water
Can turtles live in the savannah desert?
There is no such thing as a "Savannah Desert." The Savannah is a grassland, a distinct biome. There are several species of turtles and tortoises that live in the African savanna and the South American savanna.
How long do desert tortoises live?
about 40 to 50 years if properly taken care of
What is the coldest temperature cheetahs live in?
10 degrees
What animal could live in the desert?
A roadrunner. Of course there are others, such as camels and owls and lizards and tortoises.
Do tortoises live in moist habitats?
Well put it this way, have you ever seen a desert tortoise.
What is a desert tortoise?
Desert tortoises live in the hot ojave and Sonoran deserts. They spend about 95% of their lives in underground burrows to escape the heat.
