Are there any differences between real life turtles and the turtle as described in the popular fable of the "hare and the turtle"? If so, what are they?
2007-05-15 09:46:09 · 3 answers · asked by francisco_rodd 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Real turtles don't talk. And they don't race, or make bets, either.
2007-05-15 10:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your version. I think 'tortoise' and the hare is probably the more accurate title, since turtles are generally aquatic, and can swim quite fast. Tortoises live on dry land, and are pretty slow. They cannot run; running involves having all feet off the ground at some point in the gait, and this is not possible for a tortoise; they can only walk at different speeds.
2007-05-15 17:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by harvityharvharvharv 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Real turtles don't talk,or have races with rabbits.
2007-05-23 03:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by somotitb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋