Question

what is the difference between Tortoise and Turtle​

Answer 1

Turtle:

• Most turtles are primarily water-dwelling reptiles
• Turtles are usually omnivores
• Turtles generally have lighter shells on their backs
• Not all turtles are Tortoises
• Turtles usually have a shorter life span from 20-40 years

Tortoise:

• Tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles
• Tortoises are primarily herbivores
• Tortoises have much heavier and robust shells
• All tortoises are turtles, as they belong to the order Testudines
• Tortoises usually have a long life from 80-150 years