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Bookmark or Share- Tortoise | Habitat, Diet, Lifespan | BritannicaThere are about 49 species of tortoises, and they range in size from the padlopers (Homopus) of southern Africa, with shell lengths of 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches), to the giant tortoises (Geochelone) of the Aldabra and Galapagos islands, with shells over 1 metre (3.3 feet) long.
- Tortoise Animal Facts - A-Z AnimalsAlso known as land turtles, tortoises are found on all continents except for Antarctica and Australia. With nearly 50 species spread across more than 15 genera, tortoises vary widely in terms of size, color, and other features.
- Turtle | Species, Classification, & Facts | Britannicaturtle, (order Testudines), any reptile with a body encased in a bony shell, including tortoises. Although numerous animals, from invertebrates to mammals, have evolved shells, none has an architecture like that of turtles. The turtle shell has a top ( carapace) and a bottom ( plastron ).
- Tortoise - WikipediaTortoises (/ ˈ t ɔːr. t ə s. ɪ z /) are reptiles of the family Testudinidae of the order Testudines (Latin for "tortoise"). Like other turtles, tortoises have a shell to protect from predation and other threats.
- Tortoise Species | 22 Different Types - All Turtles1. Speckled Tortoise. Speckled Cape Tortoise. Family: Testudinidae. Genus: Chersoibius. Binomial Name: Chersobius signatus / Homopus signatus. Other Names: Speckled Padloper, Speckled Cape. Size: 2.4 to 3.9 in (6-10 cm) Color: Goldish Beige with black spots and outlines on shell. Lifespan: 100+ years.
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