Tortoises

ORIGIN

Americ & Africa

SEX

Males & Female tortoised live on land

WEIGHT

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

HEIGHT

Tortoise can grow to about 1.metre!

LIFESPAN

Over 150 years!!!

ANIMAL POPULATION

Unknown

Did you know?

The patterns are arranged in ray-like markings and help the tortoise blend in with its environment

A group of tortoises is called a creep.

The lighter the tortoises shell is, the warmer the origin.

They can't swim, but tortoises can hold their breath for a long time.

Tortoises shells have nerve endings, so tortoises can feel every rub, pet, or scratch

Odd fact....They can smell with their throats!

Where to next?

Alpacas