There are a few ways to tell how old a tortoise is. One way is to look at the growth rings on the tortoise’s shell. Each year the tortoise will add a new growth ring. You can count the number of rings to get an estimate of the tortoise’s age. Another way to determine the age of a tortoise is to look at the size of the tortoise. Tortoises grow slowly so a larger tortoise is likely to be older than a smaller tortoise. Finally you can ask the owner or breeder of the tortoise for an estimate of the tortoise’s age.
How do you tell how old a tortoise is?
Answer 1: By looking at the growth rings on its shell.
