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Tortoises

Tortoises - slide 18
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origin

Americ & Africa
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sex

Males & Female tortoised live on land
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weight

The Aldabran can weigh up to 300kg (660 lbs).
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height

Tortoise can grow to about 1.metre!
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Lifespan

Over 150 years!!!
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animal population

Unknown

Did you know?

  1. The patterns are arranged in ray-like markings and help the tortoise blend in with its environment.
  2. A group of tortoises is called a creep.
  3. The lighter the tortoises shell is, the warmer the origin.
  4. They can't swim, but tortoises can hold their breath for a long time.
  5. Tortoises shells have nerve endings, so tortoises can feel every rub, pet, or scratch.
  6. Odd fact....They can smell with their throats!.

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