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Turtles
How many teeth dose a turtle have?
But unlike cows, turtles don't have any teeth at all! Like a bird, they have a beak. With their strong jaw muscles and hard beaks, carnivorous turtles...
What does a painted turtle do?
Painted turtles are important predators of small fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates in aquatic ecosystems of North America. What is the behavi...
Do turtles live exclusively in water?
Turtles spend most of their lives in water. They are adapted for aquatic life, with webbed feet or flippers and a streamlined body. ... Freshwater tur...
How do terrapins get their food?
These turtles swallow their food whole, sucking it into their mouths and swallowing using the muscles of their tongues. Some aquatic species use their...
Can terrapins live in cold?
It is more common however, for a terrapin to find himself in an environment which is too cold. Cooler temperatures are unlikely to kill him but will p...
Is a seaturtle a mammal or fish?
Sea turtles are reptiles remarkably suited to life in the sea. Their hydrodynamic shape, large size, and powerful front flippers allow them to dive to...
Can seals and turtles make friends?
A turtle and a seal make an unlikely pair of friends as they cling together underwater. ... 'This distress may have attracted the seal to investigate ...
Why do sea turtles need to come to shore?
Sea turtles eggs must incubate in moist sand. For this reason, every year, some beaches around the tropical and temperate world are visited, mostly at...
What is the favourite dish of the Turtles?
Fresh Foods to Feed Your Pet TurtleSource Protein: Boiled eggs, mealworms, snails, crickets, earthworms.Vegetables: Corn, beans, beets, carrots, peas,...