Tortoise Quiz

How much do you really know about tortoises? 8 questions โ€” learn as you go!

๐Ÿ“– Read all 8 tortoise quiz questions and answers
  1. What is amazing about how long tortoises can live?โœ… Longer than people, sometimes 100+ yearsTortoises can live longer than people, and some are passed down through families.
  2. What do tortoises mainly eat?โœ… Leafy greens and weedsTortoises are land herbivores that mostly eat leafy greens, weeds, and hay.
  3. Where do tortoises live?โœ… On landTortoises are land reptiles that plod around on the ground munching greens.
  4. What does a tortoise do for safety?โœ… Pulls its head and legs inside its shellA tortoise can pull its head and legs inside its shell for safety.
  5. What special light does a tortoise need?โœ… UVB lightTortoises need UVB light and warmth to stay healthy and grow a strong shell.
  6. Which tortoise is small, hardy, and best for beginners?โœ… Russian tortoiseThe Russian tortoise is small, hardy, and the best beginner tortoise.
  7. Which tortoise grows HUGE and needs a big outdoor space?โœ… SulcataThe sulcata grows huge and is only for big outdoor spaces.
  8. Why is getting a tortoise a big decision?โœ… They can outlive their ownersTortoises live so long they can outlive their owners, so they are a lifelong plan.