I WONDER - Are Tortoises Turtles?

Tortoises are a type of turtle that have adapted to live on land. They can be distinguished from water turtles by their elephant-like feet and large, curved shells, whereas water turtles have flippers and flatter shells.

What is a key adaptation of tortoises that allows them to live on land?

• They have gills.

• They have flippers.

• They have webbed feet.

• They have evolved to live on land.

How can you distinguish a tortoise from a water turtle based on their feet?

• Tortoises have webbed feet.

• Tortoises have elephant-shaped feet.

• Water turtles have elephant-shaped feet.

• Water turtles have curved feet.

What is a characteristic of a water turtle's shell?

• It is soft.

• It is spiky.

• It is flat.

• It is curved.

Which of the following best describes the shell of a tortoise?

• Flat and smooth

• Curved and large

• Small and spiky

• Soft and flexible

What type of feet do tortoises have?

• Clawed feet

• Webbed feet

• Flipper-like feet

• Elephant-shaped feet