Tortoises

What purpose do tortoises' shells serve?

• to fly

• to camouflage

• for protection

What is the average walking speed of a tortoise?

• 1-2 kilometers per hour

• 0.2-0.5 kilometers per hour

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Where can tortoises be found?

• Only in the Mediterranean

• Across the world in various habitats

• • Only in North America

  
  

How long can tortoises typically live?

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• • C) 80-150 years

  
  

• • A) 20-30 years

  
  

What do most tortoises eat?

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• meat

• • grass, leaves, flowers, and fruits

  
  

• fish

• seeds and nuts

What is unique about the shell of a tortoise?

• Tortoises' shells are made of wood

• • Tortoises' shells are part of their bone structure

  
  

What is the sleeping habit of tortoises?

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• Nocturnal (they sleep during the night)

• Diurnal (they sleep during the day)

How do tortoises regulate their body temperature?

• By drinking cold water

• Their shells absorb heat from the sun

• They sit in the sun