My stupid boss thinks they are the same thing! I don't
2006-06-25 07:06:15 · 8 answers · asked by Margo C 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
A tortoise will drown in water, they can't swim. Turtles are natural swimmers. By they way what we call turtles are actually terrapins. Turtle is an American slang term. (Not that there is anything wrong with that)
2006-06-25 07:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by whatshisface 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all tortioses are turtles but not all turtles are tortioses.
Turtles and Tortoise belong to the same family called Testudines. However, the Tortoise is a member who is well adpated to living on land only approaching water to drink or bathe. They have a larger domed shell and thicker/more stocky legs than the Turtle. Turtles generally have smaller legs and spend a lot of time swimming in water as well as being able to venture onto land. Their shell is much flatter than that of the Tortoise, making it more streamlined for swimming.
2006-06-26 10:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by LongAgo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tortiose live on dry land, Turtle live in water.
2006-06-25 07:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Edward F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtles are meat eaters and tortoises are strict vegetarians. Some turtles live in water but not all. NO tortoises can live in water.
2006-06-25 10:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by carinata 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief, tortoises live on dry land, turtles in water.
2006-06-25 07:10:24 · answer #5 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Tortoise - Terrestrial species
2) Turtle - Marine and Freshwater species
2006-06-26 04:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by Handsome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tortoise on land, turtle in water.
2006-06-25 07:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by plowmscat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tortoise lives on land only... deserts, etc.
A turtle lives in the water and on the land.
2006-06-25 07:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋