How much do you really know about tortoises? 8 questions — learn as you go!
📚 What you learned about tortoises
What is amazing about how long tortoises can live?✅ Longer than people, sometimes 100+ yearsTortoises can live longer than people, and some are passed down through families.
What do tortoises mainly eat?✅ Leafy greens and weedsTortoises are land herbivores that mostly eat leafy greens, weeds, and hay.
Where do tortoises live?✅ On landTortoises are land reptiles that plod around on the ground munching greens.
What does a tortoise do for safety?✅ Pulls its head and legs inside its shellA tortoise can pull its head and legs inside its shell for safety.
What special light does a tortoise need?✅ UVB lightTortoises need UVB light and warmth to stay healthy and grow a strong shell.
Which tortoise is small, hardy, and best for beginners?✅ Russian tortoiseThe Russian tortoise is small, hardy, and the best beginner tortoise.
Which tortoise grows HUGE and needs a big outdoor space?✅ SulcataThe sulcata grows huge and is only for big outdoor spaces.
Why is getting a tortoise a big decision?✅ They can outlive their ownersTortoises live so long they can outlive their owners, so they are a lifelong plan.
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