The other day my friend and I were discussing what we would wear if we were tortoises. It was a tough decision but eventually we decided on these outfits.
If I were a tortoise I would definitely want to be one of those fancy jeweled tortoises. So my outfit would consist of a lot of gold and jewels. I would have a golden necklace with a big green gem in the center. My shell would be adorned with different colors and patterns of jewels. I would also have a golden headband with a green gem in the center. My claws would be painted gold and I would wear golden earrings.
My friend would also be a jeweled tortoise but her colors would be different. She would have a silver necklace with a big blue gem in the center. Her shell would be adorned with different colors and patterns of jewels. She would also have a silver headband with a blue gem in the center. Her claws would be painted silver and she would wear silver earrings.
We would both look fabulous as tortoises and people would admire our outfits. If you were to ask a tortoise what they were wearing they would probably say something like “I’m wearing my jewels of course!”
How many species of tortoise are there?
There are approximately 30 species of tortoise.
What is the largest species of tortoise?
The largest species of tortoise is the Galapagos tortoise.
What is the smallest species of tortoise?
The smallest species of tortoise is the speckled padloper tortoise.
Where do tortoises live?
Tortoises live on every continent except for Antarctica.
How long do tortoises live?
Tortoises can live for over 100 years.
What do tortoises eat?
Tortoises are mostly herbivorous but some species are omnivorous.
How do tortoises move?
Tortoises walk slowly on land but they are able to swim and even dive underwater.
What is the hard shell of a tortoise called?
The hard shell of a tortoise is called the carapace.
Why do tortoises have a hard shell?
Tortoises have a hard shell for protection from predators.
How do tortoises mate?
Male tortoises will often chase after female tortoises and try to ram them in order to mate.
How do tortoises give birth?
Female tortoises lay their eggs on the ground and then bury them.
How often do tortoises lay eggs?
Female tortoises typically lay eggs once a year.
How many eggs does a tortoise usually lay?
A tortoise can lay anywhere from 1 to 30 eggs at a time.
How long does it take for tortoise eggs to hatch?
Tortoise eggs usually take between 2 and 4 months to hatch.
What do baby tortoises look like?
Baby tortoises typically have softer shells and are more brightly colored than adults.
