Tortoises and Turtles seem to be the same, but they are not. There are differences, which are given below.
Tortoise grows only two to four inches long, whereas a sea Turtle can reach four feet in length.
Turtles occur across a range of ecosystems from oceans to deserts to tropical wetlands, but Tortoises are purely terrestrial and will not be seen inhabiting water.
Turtles are divided into two major groups.
1. The Pleurodira (side necked turtles)
2. Cryptodira
There are 360 living species of turtles, including land-dwelling tortoises and freshwater terrapins.
No, tortoises and non-tortoise turtle species are genetically incompatible.
They can't mate without the help of scientific intervention.
Turtles and Tortoises are known for their incredibly long lifespans.
In fact, a 190-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise by the name of Jonathan is the oldest known living terrestrial animal in the world.
