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Turtles

  • Are Turtles and Tortoises the Same? What’s the Difference?

    Are Turtles and Tortoises the Same? What’s the Difference?

    Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as simple as “Yes” or “No.” While there are some similarities, there are also some significant differences. Turtles and tortoises are both reptiles who belong to the Testudines order. They both have a hard shell that protects their bodies and lay eggs on land. However, there are several key differences between […]

  • Are Turtles Poisonous?

    Are Turtles Poisonous?

    Turtles are often considered harmless creatures, but there is a common misconception that they are poisonous. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Turtles are not poisonous, and in fact, they are pretty gentle animals. They are often shy and prefer to retreat into their shells when they feel threatened. While turtles may not be […]

  • How long can turtles go without eating?

    How long can turtles go without eating?

    Turtles can survive without eating for months. How long they go deprived of food depends on the species. The duration that turtles do not eat varies among their families, too. Many factors affect the survival time of turtles when they’re not fed. For example, young box turtles who cannot find enough insects and other invertebrates […]

  • How do Turtles die? Here are the Facts!

    How do Turtles die? Here are the Facts!

    Turtles can die several different ways. If they are kept in unsuitable habitats, their environment quickly becomes toxic, killing them. If someone decides to keep them as pets but does not want the responsibility of taking care of them properly, they will often dump or release their turtles into the wild to fend for themselves. […]

  • How Smart are Turtles? Get The Facts!

    How Smart are Turtles? Get The Facts!

    Ever heard the expression “You’re as smart as a turtle”? It’s often used to suggest that someone is really, really dumb. But how true is it? Turtles are considered intelligent creatures – and we even teach them tricks! They can be trained to sit on their back or open their mouth when they see food. […]

  • Why are Turtles Slow? Get The Facts!

    Why are Turtles Slow? Get The Facts!

    Turtles have short, strong front legs and long, weak back legs. That means when turtles run, their solid front legs give them power while their long back legs get dragged along behind. This makes them slow runners. Turtles are sort of trapped in their own design. They can’t change it because that’s just how their […]