Amorous Tortoises

by World Reflections By Sharon

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Amorous Tortoises

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World Reflections By Sharon

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"Tortoises are reptile species of the family Testudinidae of the order Testudines (from the Latin name for tortoise). They are particularly distinguished from other turtles by being land-dwelling, while many (though not all) other turtle species are at least partly aquatic. Like other turtles, tortoises have a shell to protect from predation and other threats. The shell in tortoises is generally hard, and like other members of the suborder, Cryptodira, they retract their necks and heads directly backwards into the shell to protect them.
Tortoises are unique among vertebrates in that the pectoral and pelvic girdles are inside the ribcage rather than outside. Tortoises can vary in dimension from a few centimeters to two meters. They are usually diurnal animals with tendencies to be crepuscular depending on the ambient temperatures. They are generally reclusive animals. Tortoises are the longest-living land animals in the world, although the longest-living species of tortoise is a matter of debate. In general, most tortoise species can live 80–150 years.
Tortoise are placid and very slow moving, with an average walking speed of 0.2-0.5 km/h. Tortoise vary in size with some like the Galapagos giant tortoise, which grows to about 1.2 m in length to others like the Speckled cape tortoise, which measures 6-8cm long." Wiki

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