Can tortoises listen to sounds?

Answer 1

Tortoises have well-formed ears, but rarely respond to noises unless the noise includes a sub-sonic component or causes vibrations.

They also rarely use noises to communicate, nor do their predators use noise much. Sounds are just not a big deal to them.

Answer 2

Yes they can!!! I have a pet box turtle, and all I have to do is say his name when I get home from work, and he starts pawing on the glass in the terrarium til I come and pick him up. He also likes it when I let him listen to the sounds the key pads make on my telephone. Also, once when he was ill-(I probably have the only turtle in the world that is allergic to tortoise substrate)-he made some high pitched mewling noises. Which told me to get him to the vet immediately, and now he is all better.

Answer 3

I know nothing about the subject, but here's what I found:

"Turtles have more of a sound vibration locator, though I guess technically that is what all ears do. But there's is way in their heads.They can hear in the 200 and 800 hertz range. Scientist don't know why they hear, of what benefit it has for them becasuse they have acute sight and smell."

Answer 4

Yup

Answer 5

They do hear but I wouldn't recommend turning up your stereo for him that will just cause stress.

Answer 6

ya know if they don't really hear or listen then why do they cluck like chikens when gettin busy?

Answer 7

yes they can

Answer 8

tremendously!

Answer 9

im not sure