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Title: The Tortoises And The Turtles


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THE TORTOISES AND
THE TURTLES
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TURTLES
  • Reptiles from the Chelonian family and dwells in
    the water.
  • Shell is bigger than Tortoises.

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  • There are seven species of sea turtles.
  • Green sea turtle 
  • Hawksbill sea turtle
  • Kemp's riley sea turtle
  • Loggerhead sea turtle 
  • Olive riley sea turtle.
  • Leatherback sea turtle.
  • Flatback Sea turtle.
  • Five of the species have been identified as
    "endangered" or "critically endangered.

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  • Turtles are mostly found in America and Africa.

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The Tortoise
  • Reptiles from the Chelonian family and dwells
    well on land.
  • Has dome shape shell.

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  • Tortoise generally found in Asia and Africa but
    found in South America As well.
  • The biggest tortoise in the world are found in
    Galapagos Islands South America.

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Tortoise Vs Turtle
  • Turtle Shell is lighter helps to swim fast.
  • Tortoise Shell is heavier helps to protect from
    other animals.
  • Turtle Lives for 20 to 40 years. (oldest was 86
    yrs)
  • Tortoise Lives for 80 to 150 years (Oldest is
    326 years)

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Thank You
By -Mickel Ross
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